AI Engineer

The Opportunity:

As a programmer, you know that machine learning is critical to understanding and processing massive datasets. Your ability to conduct statistical analyses on business processes using ML techniques makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused solution. We need your technical knowledge and desire to problem-solve to support to help architect, build, and deploy intelligent, agentic solutions that work across legacy infrastructure, modern platforms, and various stakeholder needs. As a machine learning engineer on our Global Defense team, you’ll train, test, deploy, and maintain models that learn from data.

In this role, you’ll contribute to the direction of mission-critical solutions by applying best-fit ML algorithms and technologies. You’ll grow within a talented team of machine learning engineers across the company and collaborate with senior architects, platform leads, and business stakeholders to deliver world-class solutions to solve meaningful problems across enterprise and mission environments. You’ll gain exposure to next-generation tooling, including LLMs, RAG pipelines, and AI agents, while contributing to high-impact efforts that demand both technical skill and strategic insight. Your skills and technical experience will help your clients navigate the landscape of ML algorithms, tools, and frameworks.

Work with us to solve real-world challenges and define ML strategy for Global Defense.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 2+ years of experience with machine learning engineering in software engineering or data engineering roles

• Experience building AI-enabled features or prototypes using LLMs, embeddings, or 3rd party APIs including OpenAI or Anthropic

• Experience with basic prompt engineering concepts and use of LLM SDKs or frameworks including LangChain or LlamaIndex

• Experience with application containerization, CI/CD deployments, and Python

• Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP and their AI or ML services

• Experience with a vector database or search framework including OpenSearch or Weaviate

• Experience developing backend services and building or consuming RESTful APIs

• Ability to follow code review practices, document work, and maintain clean and reusable code

• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with AI-assisted development such as Cursor, Cline, Windsurf, or Claude Code

• Experience with AI agent frameworks including LangChain or LlamaIndex

• Experience with open-source AI projects like Ollama or personal projects involving generative AI

• Experience with Git, CI/CD workflows, or containerization tools like Docker

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering preferred; Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering a plus

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.