AI and ML Software Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: Alexandria, VA
Salary: $69,400–$158,000 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Closes: Aug 30, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role pays less than 98% of similar roles. Most pay $162,000–$235,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $114k versus about $199k for comparable roles.

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

Booz Allen Hamilton currently has 670 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · AI and ML Software Engineer

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As an AI software engineer at Booz Allen, you will join a dedicated team focused on developing advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions to address critical challenges in national defense. Your daily responsibilities include designing secure communication networks, enhancing existing systems with real-time messaging and automation capabilities, and applying innovative ML models to solve complex operational issues. You will leverage languages such as Python, Rust, Go, Scala, or Java, along with tools like Pandas and NumPy, to build robust AI and ML applications. Additionally, you will work on production-grade RESTful APIs and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI or Jenkins, ensuring that your solutions are scalable and maintainable within a Linux environment utilizing Docker or Podman for containerization. This role requires a strong background in software engineering with at least 2 years of experience in AI and ML system development, as well as a Top Secret clearance.

Skills

Python Rust Go Scala Java RESTful APIs ML model applications Pandas NumPy CI/CD GitLab CI Jenkins Agentic AI solutions Linux Docker Podman Kubernetes

What you'll do

Design and implement production-grade RESTful APIs for AI/ML solutions.
Develop and maintain AI/ML systems, agents, and automation frameworks.
Apply ML models to real-time messaging and automation projects.
Ensure secure communications network design in operational environments.
Utilize Python tools like Pandas or NumPy for data manipulation and analysis.

What we're looking for

2+ years of experience building production-level AI/ML systems and automation frameworks.
2+ years of experience with Python, Pandas, NumPy, and RESTful APIs.
Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI/Jenkins) and source control systems (Git).
Knowledge of Linux systems, networking, and containerization technologies.
Top Secret clearance required.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a STEM field.

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