Software Engineering/Development Intern

Join Leidos’ mission-focused engineering team and build real software that powers data analytics, computer vision, and AI capabilities for national security customers. At Leidos, we don’t just offer internships
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career acceleration. You’ll ship code, learn from experienced engineers and researchers, and see your work used in production. Build and enhance software prototypes, APIs, and microservices that support data analytics, machine learning, and user-facing applications. Participate in design sessions, code reviews, and agile ceremonies. Collaborate with software/system engineers and research/data scientists in areas like multi-modal information retrieval, UI engineering, metrics, computer vision, and autonomous systems. Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, or a closely related field. Experience in at least one of: Python, Java, or C++. Citizen Eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Hands-on experience building prototypes or applications (class, club, hackathon, research, or personal projects). Exposure to data engineering or analytics: data cleansing, transformation, feature engineering, or exploratory analysis. Backend: REST APIs, microservices, SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL), containerization (Docker), basic Linux. Frontend: JavaScript/TypeScript, React or similar. Data/ML: NumPy/Pandas, scikit-learn; Cloud and CI/CD: AWS/Azure basics, build pipelines. Interest in secure software development practices. Ability to obtain /maintain Top Secret security clearance with polygraph. Hybrid: 4 days on-site, 1 day remote per week. 8-10 week internship, target start May/June 2027. 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. Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. Securing Your Data Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., com automated system
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