AI Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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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 $149,462–$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 successful candidate will develop agentic workflows for structured task execution and integrate AI components into applications via APIs. Key technical requirements include over five years of experience with Python and frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch, as well as expertise in LLMs, RAG, vector databases, embedding models, and semantic search. Candidates should also possess skills in AWS cloud platforms, including compute and data pipelines, while potentially utilizing LangChain and LangGraph to solve complex technical challenges 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 APIs and integrate AI components into production applications using secure development practices.
  • Manage cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, including compute, storage, and data pipelines.
  • Utilize embedding models, vector databases, and semantic search to build scalable solutions.
  • Mentor team members to improve overall engineering capabilities and technical expertise.

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, including 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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