Senior AI Software Engineer – Build Nation-Secure AI Systems

Booz Allen; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen is seeking an AI Software Engineer, Senior, to design and deliver production-grade AI/ML software for national security applications. You will build end-to-end solutions, modernize client systems, and consider the broader ecosystem and future enhancements.

Expect deepening knowledge in Kubernetes and MLOps while collaborating across teams. The role requires 4+ years in production apps with languages like Python/Rust/Go/Scala/Java, plus 2+ years RESTful APIs, 1+ year production design,

Qualifications

• 4+ years building production-grade applications in Python, Rust, Go, Scala, or Java.
• 2+ years building or maintaining production-grade RESTful APIs.
• 1+ years designing and implementing systems in production environments.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI/Jenkins) and Git.
• Experience with Linux, networking, and containerization (Docker/Podman).
• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity practices and compliance needs.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• Bachelor’s in CS and 7+ years of software engineering, or 11+ years in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end AI/ML solutions to modernize client systems and improve decision-making.
• Ensure solutions consider ecosystem, environment, and future enhancements; deepen skills in Kubernetes and MLOps.

Skills

Python

Rust

Go

Scala

Java

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

11+ years of software engineering in lieu of a degree

Tools

GitLab CI / Jenkins

Git

Linux

Docker / Podman

Kubernetes

LocalStack / AWS

Ansible

ESXi

SIEMs / Firewalls

Security Certifications

Job description

Booz Allen is seeking an AI Software Engineer, Senior, to design and deliver production-grade AI/ML software for national security applications. You will build end-to-end solutions, modernize client systems, and consider the broader ecosystem and future enhancements.

Expect deepening knowledge in Kubernetes and MLOps while collaborating across teams. The role requires 4+ years in production apps with languages like Python/Rust/Go/Scala/Java, plus 2+ years RESTful APIs, 1+ year production design,