AI Junior Software Engineer at Leidos in 6317 Brooklyn NY Home Office

Summary: Leidos is a forward-thinking company focused on innovation and technology, and they are seeking an entry-level AI and Automation Software Engineer. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining automation solutions that integrate RPA and AI/ML tools to enhance business processes. Responsibilities: - Develop, test, and deploy RPA bots and automation workflows using industry-standard RPA platforms - Implement backend and integration code to connect automation workflows with enterprise systems (APIs, databases, web services) - Assist in integrating AI/ML components (NLP, computer vision, classifiers, or LLM-based components) into automation solutions using our Moveworks AI Assistant development studio - Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to translate process requirements into technical specifications - Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code; follow version control and CI/CD practices - Participate in unit, integration, and end-to-end testing of automation solutions; troubleshoot and resolve defects - Monitor, maintain, and optimize live enterprise assistants, bots, and AI services; log and report issues and performance metrics - Support development of runbooks, technical documentation, and knowledge transfer materials - Follow security, compliance, and data privacy guidelines when handling sensitive data in automation and AI workflows - Stay current with RPA and AI tooling, frameworks, and best practices; suggest improvements to automation strategies Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline and 0+ years of experience - Familiarity with at least one programming language commonly used in automation (Python, Java, C#, or JavaScript) - Basic experience with RPA platforms (e.g., UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism) via coursework, certification, or internships - Understanding of RESTful APIs, JSON/XML, and working with databases (SQL) - Exposure to AI/ML concepts (supervised learning, NLP, embeddings, model inference) and at least one ML framework or library (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face) - Knowledge of software development fundamentals: version control (Git), debugging, and basic CI/CD concepts - Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a team environment - Good written and verbal communication skills - US citizenship required Preferred Qualifications: - Entry-level RPA certification (UiPath RPA Developer Foundation, Automation Anywhere Certified RPA Associate, etc.) - Practical experience integrating LLMs or conversational AI (Moveworks, OpenAI, Anthropic, Hugging Face models) into applications - Experience with orchestration or workflow tools (Airflow, Kubernetes, or platform-specific orchestration) - Familiarity with cloud platforms and services (AWS, Azure, or GCP), especially managed AI services - Knowledge of secure coding practices and data protection regulations (GDPR, HIPAA where applicable) - Experience with automation monitoring, logging, and observability tools - Internship or project experience delivering end-to-end automation solutions in a business environment - Aptitude for learning new AI/automation tools quickly and documenting technical decisions Required Skills: RPA platforms, AI/ML concepts, Programming languages Important Skills: RESTful APIs, Databases (SQL), Version control (Git) Nice-to-Have Skills: Learning aptitude, Problem-solving skills, Attention to detail, Teamwork, Communication skills