AI Software Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen; Maryland; On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an AI Software Engineer Senior to design and deliver production-grade AI/ML solutions that enhance decision-making for national security clients.

You will build end-to-end systems, collaborate across teams, and broaden your expertise in Kubernetes and MLOps while aligning with security and compliance requirements.

This role requires TS/SCI with polygraph and a strong background in software engineering.

Qualifications

• 4+ years building production-grade apps in Python, Rust, Go, Scala or Java.
• 2+ years building or maintaining production-grade RESTful APIs.
• 1+ years designing, configuring, and implementing software systems in production.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI/Jenkins) and Git.
• Experience with Linux, networking, and containerization (Docker/Podman).
• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity best practices and compliance.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; 7+ years experience or 11+ years without degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end AI/ML solutions for client systems.
• Implement production-grade software that modernizes client environments.
• Ensure solutions fit into broader ecosystem and future enhancements.
• Advance skills in Kubernetes and MLOps.

Skills

Python

Rust

Go

Scala

Java

RESTful APIs

CI/CD

Git

Linux

Docker

Security best practices

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

7+ years software engineering experience

11+ years software engineering in lieu of degree

Tools

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Kubernetes

Job description

The 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.

Job Number: R0238008

AI Software Engineer, Senior

The 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.

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.

You Have:

• 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+ years 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 If You 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:

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 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 $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 the benefits of collaboration. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a 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.