AI/ML Software Developer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 69,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an AI Software Developer to build AI/ML solutions that improve decision-making and operational efficiency for national security missions. You will craft user-focused software and deploy models into secure production environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-ready results.

Required: 2+ years in MLOps/DevOps or software development, experience with NLP/DL/CV, Python/Java/C++, Linux admin, and TS/SCI clearance with polygraph willingness.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in an MLOps/DevOps, software engineering, or application development role.
• Experience with NLP, deep learning, or computer vision project work.
• Experience developing in Python, Java, or C++.
• Experience deploying machine learning models into a production environment.
• Knowledge of Linux or UNIX administration and automation principles.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Skills

MLOps/DevOps

NLP/DL/CV

Python/Java/C++

Production model deployment

Linux/UNIX admin

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GovCloud

On‑prem environments

Infrastructure as code

DoD/IC experience

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

The Opportunity:
As an AI Software Developer, you know that good software is more than just a nice-looking interface and data. Today, you need to develop user-focused solutions that increase organizational efficiency and enable better decision-making. Booz Allen is the leading provider of AI services to the nation—we’re looking for a Software Developer like you to create artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions that help solve our clients' toughest problems.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

AI/ML Software Developer

The Opportunity:
As an AI Software Developer, you know that good software is more than just a nice-looking interface and data. Today, you need to develop user-focused solutions that increase organizational efficiency and enable better decision-making. Booz Allen is the leading provider of AI services to the nation—we’re looking for a Software Developer like you to create artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions that help solve our clients' toughest problems.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 2+ years of experience in an MLOps, DevOps, software engineering, or application development role
• Experience with natural language processing, deep learning, or computer vision project work
• Experience with developing in Python, Java, or C++
• Experience with deploying machine learning models into a production environment
• Knowledge of Linux or UNIX administration and automationand foundational system administration principles
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• 2+ years of experience with data science, data analytics, machine learning engineering, or graduate or postdoctoral research for machine learning
• Experience with Cloud-native and containerized development, including Docker, Kubernetes, infrastructure-as-code, AWS, Azure, GovCloud, on-premises environments, and hybrid architectures
• Experience with the DoD or Intelligence Community, including supporting intelligence, cyber, operations, training, readiness, wargaming, mission planning, or other critical software environments

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Skills AssessmentAs part of Booz Allen’s skills first hiring process, candidates must complete the required skills assessment to ensure they meet the Basic Qualifications for this role. Candidates must complete the assessment and meet the minimum proficiency threshold to continue in the hiring process.

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 $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (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.