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Leidos Inc

Lead Software Engineer — AI-Driven Defense (C++/Python)

huntsville, AL

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Leidos Inc lists this Lead Software Engineer — AI-Driven Defense (C++/Python) opportunity in huntsville, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Leidos Defense seeks a Lead Software Engineer in Huntsville, AL to guide the IFPC software team, focusing on C++ and Python development for counter-UAS and missile defense. You will act as the technical lead, shaping direction, mentoring engineers, and driving high-quality code in a SAFe environment.

The role emphasizes agentic AI coding practices, secure environments, and a growth path into people management as the team scales.

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huntsville, AL, 35824, US

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