AI Software Engineer, Senior

Phase2 Technology; Corridor North (MD); Hybrid; USD 86,800 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Phase2 Technology is looking for a Senior AI Software Engineer to develop user-focused solutions that enhance organizational efficiency. You will work on cutting-edge AI and machine learning applications that address national security challenges.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in building complex systems using languages such as Python, Rust, or Java, coupled with a strong foundation in CI/CD processes and federal cybersecurity standards. This position offers a competitive compensation range of $86,800 to $198,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience building production-grade applications.
• 2+ years of experience with RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity best practices.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement end-to-end solutions.
• Deepen skills in Kubernetes and MLOps.
• Consider broader ecosystem and future enhancements.

Skills

Python

Rust

Go

Scala

Java

CI/CD Tools

Docker

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience

Tools

GitLab CI

Jenkins

AWS

Ansible

Job description

Job Number: R0238008

AI Software Engineer, Senior

Opportunity

As an AI software engineer, you know that good software is more than just a nice-looking interface + 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 engineer like you to create artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions that help solve national security's toughest problems.

Responsibilities

On our team, you'll create and implement complete end-to-end solutions that modernize client systems. You'll ensure that your team's solutions consider the broader ecosystem and operating environment as well as future functionality and enhancements. Additionally, you'll deepen your skill set in areas like Kubernetes and MLOps.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience building production-grade applications using languages, including Python, Rust, Go, Scala, or Java
• 2+ years of experience building or maintaining production-grade RESTful APIs or software interfaces
• 1+ year of experience designing, configuring, and implementing software systems in production environments
• Experience with CI/CD tools, including GitLab CI or Jenkins, and source control systems, including Git
• Experience with Linux systems, networking, and containerization, including Docker or Podman
• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity best practices and standards, secure coding, and compliance requirements
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science field and 7+ years of experience with software engineering, or 11+ years of experience with software engineering in lieu of a degree

Nice to Have

• Experience with AWS services and emulation environments, including LocalStack
• Experience with secure on-prem deployments leveraging hypervisors, including ESXi
• Experience with Ansible for configuration management and infrastructure automation
• Experience working with Agentic AI solutions
• Experience integrating with SIEMs, firewalls, or endpoint protection systems
• Knowledge of orchestration tools such as Kubernetes, including on-prem or air-gapped
• Security+, Linux+, or DevOps-related Certification

Clearance Requirements

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

Compensation & Benefits

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 to participate in 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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (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.

Work Model

• 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.