AI Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

Confirmed live 2 days ago High trust

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Work type
On-site
Location
McLean, VA
Salary
$99,000–$225,000 / yr
Posted
8 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $182k
This role $162k
$84k most similar roles pay here $240k

This role pays less than 58% of similar roles. Most pay $149,000–$214,931 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $162k versus about $182k 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 802 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 783 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · AI Engineer

AI Engineer The AI Engineer joins the team to design, build, and maintain AI-enabled software solutions that automate complex workflows and enhance mission delivery through modern engineering practices. This role involves blending applied machine learning with software engineering and AI-assisted SDLC techniques to create reliable, secure systems while mentoring others to improve overall capability. The engineer will develop and deploy applications featuring LLMs, RAG, and agentic workflows for structured task execution. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Python, TensorFlow or PyTorch, and experience with AWS cloud platforms including compute, storage, and data pipelines. Additionally, the role requires expertise in embedding models, vector databases, semantic search, and building APIs. Candidates should be skilled in LangChain and LangGraph to solve complex challenges while communicating technical AI concepts clearly to stakeholders within a secure development environment.

What does a AI Engineer earn in Virginia?

Median $246150 from 70 postings across 3 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, build, and maintain AI-enabled software solutions to automate complex workflows and enhance mission delivery.
  • Develop and deploy AI applications including Large Language Models (LLMs), RAG systems, and agentic workflows.
  • Implement agentic workflows to enable structured task execution and measurable outcomes.
  • Build and integrate APIs while incorporating AI components into production applications.
  • Manage cloud infrastructure, compute resources, and data pipelines on platforms like AWS.
  • Utilize embedding models, vector databases, and semantic search to enhance system capabilities.
  • Apply secure development practices to ensure the reliability and security of all software systems.
  • Mentor team members to improve overall engineering capabilities and technical proficiency.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Bachelor's degree is required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination.
  • 5+ years of experience with Python and frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
  • Experience developing and deploying AI applications including LLMs, RAG, and agentic workflows.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS for compute, storage, and data pipelines.
  • Experience in software engineering, including building APIs and implementing secure development practices.
  • Knowledge of embedding models, vector databases, and semantic search.

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