✦ Luna Orbit — AI & Machine Learning

Principal AI Software Developer

at Leidos Holdings

📍 2 Locations Hybrid 💰 $131K – $237K USD / year Posted March 25, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $131K – $237K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience lead
Exp. Years 12+ years
Education Bachelor's degree or higher
Category AI & Machine Learning

About this role

This role involves leading the development of AI-enabled data platforms using Snowflake and AWS, focusing on data governance, security, and performance optimization for government applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement Snowflake data platforms
  • Develop AI data patterns
  • Ensure data governance and security
  • Optimize data performance
  • Lead architecture discussions

Technical Overview

The technical environment includes Snowflake Data Cloud, AWS services like S3, Glue, MSK, Kinesis, and Lake Formation, with a focus on data architecture, AI integration, and security.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior data engineer with deep expertise in Snowflake and AWS, experienced in implementing AI data patterns, data governance, and security in cloud environments, with a strategic mindset and leadership skills.

Must-Have Skills

Deep expertise in Snowflake internalsExperience with AWS ecosystemHands-on experience with Snowflake adoptionKnowledge of AI data patternsExperience with data governance and securityStrong understanding of cloud architectureBachelor's degree or higher

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with Agentic AIKnowledge of performance tuningExperience with multi-account AWS integrationsFamiliarity with data mesh architecture

Tools & Platforms

SnowflakeAWSS3GlueMSKKinesisLake Formation

Required Skills

SnowflakeSnowflake Data CloudAgentic AIAWSAmazon Web ServicesS3GlueMSKKinesisLake FormationData governanceData architecturePerformance engineeringSecurity

Hard Skills

SnowflakeSnowflake Data CloudAgentic AIAWSAmazon Web ServicesS3GlueMSKKinesisLake FormationData governanceData architecturePerformance engineeringSecurity and compliance

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic thinkingcollaborationproblem-solvingcommunication

Industry & Role

Industry Defense / Government / Public Sector
Job Function Data platform architecture and AI data solutions for government sector
Role Subtype Data Engineer
Tech Domains Snowflake, Amazon Web Services, S3, Glue, MSK, Kinesis, Lake Formation

Keywords for Your Resume

SnowflakeSnowflake Data CloudAgentic AIAWSAmazon Web ServicesS3GlueMSKKinesisLake FormationData governanceData architecturePerformance engineeringSecurityData meshPerformance tuning

Deal Breakers

Lack of experience with Snowflake internals, No AWS ecosystem experience, No background in data governance or security, No higher education degree

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