AI Native Software Developer
About The Position
Leidos is seeking an AI Software Developer to join the Airports, Borders, and Security (AB&S) Business Area within the Homeland Sector. This role involves building the Travel & Customs Orchestration Platform, a hybrid-cloud, AI-driven system designed to sense data across the traveler journey, predict demand, orchestrate resources, and measure outcomes. The position focuses on designing and implementing microservices-based applications that power the platform's operating model, including an AI Detection Algorithm Marketplace. The role supports government programs and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Public Trust investigation. This position is crucial for modernizing real-time, mission-critical systems that support border and aviation security operations, applying AI tools to enhance development, quality, and reliability. The platform serves various stakeholders including TSA, CBP/ICE, airport operators, eu-LISA, airlines, Frontex, ground handlers, and passengers.
Requirements
- BS/BA degree and 4 years related experience OR Master’s with 2 years of related experience; 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree
- Ability to obtain/maintain Public Trust; U.S. citizenship is required
- 1 year software development experience supporting a related industry border/aviation customer (TSA, CBP/ICE, eu-LISA, Frontex, airport operators, airlines)
- Hands-on experience with microservices and at least one modern language (Java, Python, C++)
- Experience with AI-assisted engineering tools and/or AI/ML-enabled systems
- Experience enhancing and maintaining existing software systems while preserving operational stability
- Ability to navigate large, complex distributed systems and translate them into higher-level architecture
- Agile experience; understanding of APIs and distributed systems
Nice To Haves
- SAFe, Kafka/event streaming, cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), Docker/Kubernetes, CI/CD, and DevSecOps experience
Responsibilities
- Design and build microservices supporting the platform’s Sense → Predict → Orchestrate → Measure model
- Integrate real-time data feeds (ATC, manifests, border processing, detection/security, kiosks, e-Gates) and contribute to the AI Detection Algorithm Marketplace
- Deliver features like dynamic staffing allocation, lane management, passenger routing, and predictive maintenance
- Work in an Agile/SAFe team with systems engineering, DevSecOps, and QA
- Write clean, tested code and use AI-assisted tools to speed development and improve quality
- Support troubleshooting, performance tuning, and continuous improvement to reduce wait times and increase throughput
- Implement modern automated testing strategies, including unit, integration, contract, and end-to-end testing
Benefits
- Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
