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Leidos

Principal Rust Software Engineer (Analytics & R&D)

Leidos

Published 25 Apr 2026
Huntsville, TX, USA
131K - 237K USD Annual
Remote
Full Time

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Role Highlights

Languages used

Rust
C++
Python

Key skills

Machine Learning
Data Science
Computer Science
Integrations
Product Management
CICD
Product Development
Distributed Systems
Data Processing
Technical Leadership
Research
ProtoTyping
Agile
Infrastructure
Security

Tools, Libraries and Frameworks

Description

The role involves designing and developing high-performance, analytics-driven systems to support mission-critical research and product development. The engineer will provide technical leadership in modern software engineering, focusing on systems programming and data-intensive architectures. Responsibilities include building scalable, resilient, and production-ready capabilities across the full development lifecycle from concept to operational environments. The position requires integrating analytics, software, and infrastructure into cohesive solutions to address complex technical challenges. Additionally, the role involves rapid prototyping, troubleshooting system performance, and mitigating technical risks.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree and at least 12 years of relevant technical experience, though additional experience may substitute for the degree. Required technical proficiencies include Rust or equivalent systems languages, data-intensive application development, and modern software practices like Agile and CI/CD. Applicants must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining and maintaining a Secret security clearance. Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree and experience in research environments or high-performance computing.

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About the company

Leidos

Size

33167

Founded

HQ

Reston, US

Public/Private

Public Company

Description

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022. 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 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, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.

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