Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Software Developer Intern in our Intel Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities include completing software development tasks individually and/or as a member of an agile team. The selected individuals will use design software tools, provide support using formal specifications, data flow diagrams, and other accepted design techniques, and will use sound software engineering principles to ensure that developed code is modifiable, efficient, reliable, understandable, fault tolerant, and reusable. The selected candidates will provide software process management and control throughout the coding portion of the software development process and will promote code reuse and cross-program collaboration by creating common functions and shared actions for developers and testers. Tasking may include one or more of the following:

• Participating in peer code reviews to improve the quality of code written by other team members.

• Creating new applications or updating existing applications based on user requirements.

• Communicating with team members about project status and issues that arise.

• Creating prototypes of new technologies and features for potential incorporation into future products.

• Debugging computer code to fix errors and improve performance.

• Testing software for bugs or other issues that may affect functionality or the user experience.

• Reviewing documentation about new technology releases or product updates to ensure understanding of how the new system works.

• Conducting research on new technologies and techniques to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Analyzing data to identify trends and formulate solutions.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, going into the Junior or Senior class level.

• Experience with at least one major programming language (e.g., Java, C++, Python).

• Excellent problem solving and debugging skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Clearance Required: Must have active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

• US Citizenship Required.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Java coding experience.

• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts.

• Experience with multiple programming languages.

• Experience with software development tools (e.g., Eclipse, Visual Studio, Git).

• Experience with databases (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB).

• Experience with web development technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP).

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you – apply today.

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Original Posting:

April 23, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.