AI Developer

Jacobs; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a mid-level AI Developer to design, build, and deploy AI-powered applications across government and private clients. You will work with Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, and modern AI frameworks to connect data sources, design RAG pipelines, and implement end-to-end AI solutions.

Strong coding tool proficiency (Claude, OpenAI, Copilot) and cross-functional collaboration are essential. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in software development with 1–2 years in AI/ML, a CS/AI/data

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of software development with 1–2 years in AI/ML app development
• Bachelor's degree in CS, software engineering, AI, data science, or similar
• Experience building apps with AI/LLM APIs (Claude OpenAI, LangChain) and MCP
• Strong Python and JavaScript/TypeScript; SQL knowledge
• Proven ability to use AI-assisted coding tools (Claude, Codex, Cursor, Copilot) to accelerate development
• Ability to travel as necessary to meet project/client requirements

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deploy AI-powered apps and tools using Python, TypeScript/JavaScript and modern AI frameworks
• Build MCP servers and integrations to connect AI models with enterprise data sources and APIs
• Develop RAG pipelines, agentic workflows and AI automation for internal and client projects
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery and maintain code quality
• Collaborate with SMEs, data engineers and PMs to translate requirements into production AI solutions
• Architect full-stack solutions including React front-ends, back-end APIs and cloud AI services
• Evaluate, integrate and maintain AI platforms, APIs and toolchains as tech evolves
• Create technical presentations, demos and documentation for teams and clients
• Participate in knowledge sharing, code reviews and mentoring across teams
• Stay current with evolving AI tools, models and best practices

Skills

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

AI APIs

AI frameworks

MCP (Model Context Protocol)

RAG pipelines

Full-stack

React

GitHub Copilot/Codex/Cursor

Cloud services

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / AI / data science / engineering

Tools

LangChain

LangGraph

CrewAI

Claude API

OpenAI API

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We're looking for a mid-level AI Developer with strong software engineering skills, deep proficiency in AI-assisted coding tools, and hands-on experience building and deploying AI-powered applications to support AI solutions across the business for both government and private-sector clients. The ideal candidate will be a skilled software developer who can rapidly build, iterate, and ship AI-powered tools and applications. They should be highly proficient with AI coding assistants (Claude, OpenAI Codex, Cursor), experienced with agentic AI frameworks and orchestration patterns, and comfortable working across the full stack. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess a degree in computer science, AI, data science, engineering, or similar domain areas, as well as previous experience in consulting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered applications and tools using Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, and modern AI frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, or similar)
• Build and configure MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers and integrations to connect AI models with enterprise data sources, APIs, and tooling
• Develop RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines, agentic workflows, and AI-assisted automation solutions for internal and client-facing projects
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools (Claude, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate delivery and maintain high code quality
• Collaborate cross-functionally with subject matter experts, data engineers, and project managers to translate business requirements into production-ready AI solutions
• Architect and implement full-stack solutions including front-end interfaces (React, HTML/CSS/JS), back-end APIs, and cloud-hosted AI services
• Evaluate, integrate, and maintain AI platforms, APIs, and toolchains as the technology landscape evolves
• Contribute to technical presentations, demos, and documentation for both internal teams and external clients
• Participate in knowledge sharing, code reviews, and mentoring across teams and domains
• Stay current with rapidly evolving AI tools, models, and best practices; proactively bring new capabilities to the team

Here’s what you’ll need

• 3-5 years of experience in software development, with at least 1-2 years focused on AI/ML application development
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, AI, data science, or similar domain
• Demonstrated proficiency building applications with AI/LLM APIs and frameworks
  • Anthropic Claude API, OpenAI API, LangChain/LangGraph, Model Context Protocol (MCP), or similar
• Strong proficiency in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript; working knowledge of SQL
• Proven ability to use AI-assisted coding tools (Claude, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate development workflows
• Ability to travel as necessary to meet project and client requirements

Preferred

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in computer science, AI, software engineering, or similar domain
• Experience in the AEC industry
• Technical proficiency with tools and platforms such as
  • Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Palantir Foundry, Palantir AIP, AWS, Python, Power BI, GIS, and database technology (data lakes, vector database, etc.)

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $79,100.00 to $119,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on July 27, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.