AI Developer (Agentic Systems Focus)

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Summary: Leidos is seeking an AI Developer with an Agentic Systems Focus to design and deliver next-generation, AI-driven solutions for cyber research and development, building autonomous software for vulnerability research and reverse engineering. Highlights: 1. Design and implement agentic AI systems for vulnerability research 2. Develop and orchestrate multi-agent architectures for cyber use cases 3. Integrate LLMs and AI services into full-stack applications Apply Now Description Leidos has a career opening for an AI Developer (Agentic Systems Focus). Overview The evolving cyber landscape requires rapid development of advanced capabilities to support Computer Network Operions (CNO). The Leidos Office of Technology, supporting the Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA), is seeking an AI-first Developer to design and deliver next-generion, AI-driven solutions for cyber research and development. This role centers on building agentic AI systems—autonomous, goal-directed software th can reason, plan, and execute complex tasks in support of vulnerability research and reverse engineering workflows. The selected candide will opere the intersection of AI engineering and cyber operions, developing multi-agent systems th accelere analysis, autome workflows, and enhance decision-making. This is not a traditional development role. It requires designing AI-nive architectures, orchestring tool-using agents, and rapidly itering on prototypes th demonstre operional impact. The ideal candide combines hands-on experience with agentic frameworks and modern AI tooling with a strong focus on delivering functional, outcome-driven systems. Primary Responsibilities  Support one or more of the following areas: Design and implement agentic AI systems to autome vulnerability research and reverse engineering workflows Develop and orchestre multi-agent architectures capable of planning, tool use, and iterive reasoning Integre LLMs and AI services into full-stack applicions for cyber use cases Build rapid prototypes and proof-of-concept systems demonstring AI-driven CNO capabilities Apply security and networking knowledge to guide AI system behavior and outputs Explore and operionalize emerging AI techniques for cyber applicions Minimum Qualificions Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years experience in a technical discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or reled field). Additional years experience may be used in lieu of degree. Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience applying AI/ML to software development or cyber use cases Experience in least three of the following: Development of agentic AI systems, including planning, memory, tool use, and multi-step reasoning workflows Experience with AI development plforms and tools (e.g., Claude Code, Gemini, Codex, Copilot, or similar) Proficiency in Python and/or C/C++ for building AI-integred applicions Experience integring APIs, tools, and external da sources into AI-driven workflows Understanding of reverse engineering principles across software, firmware, or hardware Familiarity with vulnerability research methodologies, including fuzzing Knowledge of network programming and protocols U.S. citizenship required Preferred Qualificions Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance Experience designing production-grade agent workflows (e.g., orchestrion, evaluion, guardrails, observability) Familiarity with vector dabases, retrieval-augmented generion (RAG), and memory systems Experience with signal and protocol analysis tools Understanding of advanced networking and communicions systems Experience with virtualizion and emulion technologies If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the stus quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: April 29, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipes th this job requisition will remain open for least 3 days with an anticiped close de of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting de as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compension or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, educion, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market da, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovions. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximely $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more informion, visit www.Leidos.com. Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Th's why we craft compension packages th reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compension, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits. Securing Your Da Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-reled informion during any part of the employment applicion process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communice with you through emails th are genered by the Leidos.com automed system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos th asks for payment-reled informion or any other personal informion (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediely by emailing us LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Commitment to Non-Discriminion All qualified applicants will receive considerion for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, nional origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic informion, pregnancy, family structure, marital stus, ancestry, domestic partner stus, sexual oriention, gender identity or expression, veteran or military stus, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. #Remote Apply Now