AI Software Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton offers a comprehensive benefits package and a clear path for professional growth, with on-site collaboration in Arlington, Virginia. This role centers on building AI and ML solutions and end-to-end software systems that emphasize production-grade delivery and secure, ecosystem-aware design. The position carries a salary range of $86,800 to $198,000 per year and a benefits suite including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Dependent care

Compensation

The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Salary is determined by factors including location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, and contract-specific considerations.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement complete end-to-end solutions that modernize client systems
• Ensure solutions account for the broader ecosystem and operating environment, with an eye toward future functionality and enhancements

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience building production-grade applications using languages such as 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 working with Agentic AI solutions
• Experience with Linux systems, networking, and containerization including Docker or Podman
• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity best practices and standards, secure coding, and compliance requirements
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering and 4+ years of software engineering experience, or 9+ years of software engineering experience in lieu of a degree

Technologies

• Python, Rust, Go, Scala, Java
• RESTful APIs
• Git, GitLab CI, Jenkins
• Linux, Docker, Podman
• LocalStack, AWS, ESXi
• Ansible, Kubernetes
• SIEMs

Nice to Have

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

Clearance

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

Identity verification

As part of the hiring process, you will complete an identity verification process that utilizes advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. Booz Allen reserves the right to capture your image for identity verification and fraud prevention.

Candidate AI usage

AI is part of Booz Allen's daily work, and the company supports responsible AI use. The use of artificial intelligence or other tools to assist with responses during interviews is prohibited unless explicit permission is provided.

Work model

• Onsite: work primarily at a Booz Allen office or a customer facility, with collaboration alongside colleagues and clients as required
• Hybrid: regular presence at a Booz Allen facility, with potential work from a customer facility aligned to leadership expectations and role needs
• Remote: some roles may be remote, but there may be occasions requiring in-person work at Booz Allen or a customer facility

Non-discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.