Software Engineer

Job overview

The Software Engineer is an onsite role based in Huntsville, AL, with a salary range of $87,100–$157,450 per year. This position supports Leidos Defense Systems in developing high-performance applications for advanced sensor and mission systems. The role focuses on designing and maintaining C++-based applications and backend systems. It exists to support real-time data pipelines and hardware systems, contributing to the overall performance and scalability of mission-critical defense technologies.

What you'll do

• Design and develop C++ applications
• build data processing and visualization software
• analyze and improve system performance
• collaborate with cross-functional teams
• support integration and deployment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

huntsville al

software engineer

c++

linux

multithreaded

distributed systems

defense

leidos

$87k-$157k/yr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, Retirement.

Why this role

Focuses on performance-sensitive, distributed, or systems-oriented applications.

About the employer

Leidos is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.