Understand what the ads ask for and how to stand out.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 09/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Leidos has 65 open software engineer / developer jobs in 14 states, 65 of them posted in the last 7 days.
| Title ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Python Developer | 8 |
| Software Engineer | 6 |
| Software Engineer TS/SCI Poly | 6 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 5 |
| IT Solutions Architect | 2 |
| Software Developer | 2 |
| Senior Salesforce Developer / Solution Architect | 2 |
| Software Engineer SME | 2 |
| Mid-Level Software Engineer | 2 |
| DDI Architect | 2 |
| Senior Maximo Application Suite Developer/Administrator | 2 |
| Amazon Connect Developer Jr | 1 |
Senior Level 47, Mid Level 17, Entry Level 1 (stated in 65 of 65 ads).
None of these listings publishes a pay range, so we do not state one.
18 of 65 ads mention a remote or flexible location.
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| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | California | 11 | 17% |
| Tucson | Arizona | 9 | 14% |
| San Antonio | Texas | 5 | 8% |
| Washington | District of Columbia | 4 | 6% |
| Omaha | Nebraska | 4 | 6% |
| Columbus | Ohio | 4 | 6% |
| Aurora | Colorado | 3 | 5% |
| Albuquerque | New Mexico | 2 | 3% |
| Tampa | Florida | 2 | 3% |
| Atlanta | Georgia | 1 | 2% |
| Gaithersburg | Maryland | 1 | 2% |
| Huntsville | Alabama | 1 | 2% |
We counted how often Leidos's own 65 ads (those with a full description) state each requirement. This shows the filters the ads apply before anyone reads a resume. We have no data on why candidates are rejected after applying, and we do not guess.
Years of experience. 65 of 65 ads (100%) state a number of years. The median is 8 years; 60% ask for 5 or more and 28% for 10 or more.
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 52 | 80% |
| Master's degree | 37 | 57% |
| 'or equivalent experience' accepted | 25 | 38% |
| PhD or doctorate | 4 | 6% |
| Associate degree | 3 | 5% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. citizenship mentioned | 65 | 100% |
| Security clearance mentioned | 60 | 92% |
| U.S. person / export-control (ITAR, EAR) rules | 2 | 3% |
| Work authorization required | 1 | 2% |
| Says it does NOT sponsor visas | 1 | 2% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Nights, weekends, holidays or on-call | 17 | 26% |
| On-site or in-person work | 12 | 18% |
| Travel mentioned | 3 | 5% |
| Heavy lifting | 2 | 3% |
| Relocation mentioned | 1 | 2% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| python | 34 | 52% |
| linux | 30 | 46% |
| aws | 26 | 40% |
| docker | 26 | 40% |
| javascript | 24 | 37% |
| sql | 22 | 34% |
| kubernetes | 22 | 34% |
| azure | 20 | 31% |
| java | 19 | 29% |
| c++ | 15 | 23% |
| react | 14 | 22% |
| jira | 14 | 22% |
| matlab | 6 | 9% |
| typescript | 5 | 8% |
| salesforce | 5 | 8% |
First, cover the basics the ads ask for most (see the requirements above: python (52%), linux (46%), aws (40%), docker (40%)). Then look at what separates higher-paid ads:
Too few ads publish a pay range to compare, so we do not rank items by pay.
We describe only what the ads state. We do not know how recruiters rank candidates.
Where else the same role family is open, with the pay each posts:
| Employer ⇅ | Open software engineer / developer jobs ⇅ | Posted range (median, yearly) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| SpaceX | 327 | not published |
| Apple | 198 | not published |
| JPMorgan Chase | 130 | not published |
| OpenAI | 123 | $266,000 – $445,000 |
| Roblox | 117 | $243,290 – $295,250 |
| Shield AI | 98 | $163,200 – $255,000 |
| Databricks | 91 | $180,000 – $247,500 |
| TikTok | 85 | not published |
| Anthropic | 75 | $320,000 – $485,000 |
| Palantir Technologies Inc. | 65 | not published |
| Waymo | 64 | $213,000 – $263,000 |
| Salesforce | 60 | not published |
| Esri | 60 | $101,192 – $167,336 |
| Deloitte | 58 | not published |
| Riot Games | 57 | not published |
65 open today, 65 posted in the last 7 days.
Mostly in San Diego, CA (11), Tucson, AZ (9), San Antonio, TX (5).