Software Engineer/Data Scientist

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Herndon, VA
85K-154K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Software
The Role
The Software Engineer/Data Scientist at Leidos analyzes unstructured data, employing advanced algorithms and high-performance computing. Responsibilities include developing and deploying applications, interacting with customers, and delivering data-driven recommendations, with a focus on big data analytics and machine learning.
Summary Generated by Built In

Leidos is seeking a Software Engineer with strong Data Science skillsets.
Primary location is Reston with some local travel to DIAHQ and the Pentagon. No opportunity for telework, but schedule is flexible.

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Involved in the analysis of unstructured and semi-structured data, including latent semantic indexing (LSI), entity identification and tagging, complex event processing (CEP), and the application of analysis algorithms on distributed, clustered, and cloud-based high-performance infrastructures.

  • Exercises creativity in applying non-traditional approaches to large-scale analysis of unstructured data in support of high-value use cases visualized through multi-dimensional interfaces.

  • Handle processing and index requests against high-volume collections of data and high-velocity data streams.

  • Has the ability to make discoveries in the world of big data.

  • Requires strong technical and computational skills - engineering, physics, mathematics, coupled with the ability to code design, develop, and deploy sophisticated applications using advanced unstructured and semi-structured data analysis techniques and utilizing high-performance computing environments.

  • Has the ability to utilize advance tools and computational skills to interpret, connect, predict and make discoveries in complex data and deliver recommendations for business and analytic decisions.

  • Experience with software development, either an open-source enterprise software development stack (Java/Linux/Ruby/Python) or a Windows development stack (.NET, C#, C++).

  • Experience with data transport and transformation APIs and technologies such as JSON, XML, XSLT, JDBC, SOAP and REST.

  • Experience with Cloud-based data analysis tools including Hadoop and Mahout, Acumulo, Hive, Impala, Pig, and similar.

  • Experience with visual analytic tools like Microsoft Pivot, Palantir, or Visual Analytics.

  • Experience with open source textual processing such as Lucene, Sphinx, Nutch or Solr.

  • Experience with entity extraction and conceptual search technologies such as LSI, LDA, etc.

  • Experience with machine learning, algorithm analysis, and data clustering.

  • Must understand the overall data process from schema design, data gathering, normalizing and preparing for use on systems such as Tableau and ArcGIS.

  • Will interact with functional customers and end users on a daily basis and will prepare weekly quad charts to report status.

Clearance Requirement:

Must possess an active and in-scope TS/SCI with an active polygraph for consideration.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:
• Requires Bachelor's degree in related field of study with 5 or more years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree (e.g. HS with 9, Associates with 7).
• Python scripting, Pandas, Excel
• Jupyter Notebooks
• Data Analysis, Engineering and Enrichment
• Strong testing and verification skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high visibility environment
• Work in a SCIF is required, but hours are flexible.
Desired
• Security+ or other IAT II/III level certification that is currently active. If not held, candidate will be required to obtain, but will be permitted to start without it.
• Experience with SAFEHOUSE

Original Posting Date:2024-11-27

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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.

Top Skills

Python
The Company
Alexandria, VA
27,104 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

We Are Leidos

For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world.

OUR MISSION
Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020.

Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.

Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.

Your most important work is ahead.

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