AI Software Engineer, Senior

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Maryland is seeking a Senior AI Software Engineer to develop user-focused AI solutions. The position requires deep software engineering experience, proficiency in modern programming languages, and must include TS/SCI clearance. The role involves creating advanced AI and machine learning solutions that address national security challenges, with opportunities for professional development and hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience prototyping, evaluating, and refining experimental tooling.
• Experience working on developer platforms or internal engineering enablement teams.
• Experience developing VS Code extensions such as Typescript or Electron.

Responsibilities

• Create user-focused solutions to increase organizational efficiency.
• Develop AI and machine learning solutions to solve national problems.
• Modernize client systems and implement end-to-end solutions.

Skills

Advanced software engineering skills in multiple modern programming languages

Experience with Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)

Experience with AI or LLM-powered developer tools

Knowledge of software development workflows and best practices

Experience with automated code review or static analysis tools

TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

Education

Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of experience in software engineering

16+ years of experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree

Tools

Automated coding agents

CI/CD pipelines

VS Code extensions

Job description

Job Number: R0234279

Job Title: AI Software Engineer, Senior

The Opportunity

As an AI software engineer, 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 engineer like you to create artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions that help solve the nation’s toughest problems.

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 AI and cloud.

Ready to transform national security systems for the better with AI technology?

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have

• Experience with advanced software engineering in multiple modern programming languages
• Experience with Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), developer tools, or build and test systems
• Experience with AI or LLM-powered developer tools, including chat-based interfaces or automated coding agents
• Experience prototyping, evaluating, and refining experimental tooling
• Knowledge of software development workflows and best practices
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of experience in software engineering, or 16+ years of experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have

• Experience with automated code review or static analysis tools
• Experience working on developer platforms or internal engineering enablement teams
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience developing VS Code extensions such as Typescript or Electron
• Knowledge of agentic AI frameworks or orchestration systems

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 with polygraph is required.

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 demonstrates 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 $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.

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 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, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.