AI and ML Engineer
The Opportunity:
Do you enjoy creating innovative solutions to complex challenges while working within a community of dynamic technology professionals? As a seasoned data professional, you know that machine learning (ML) is critical to understanding and processing massive datasets. We need your technical expertise to support our clients in applying artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate effect generation on targets of opportunity.
As an ML engineer on our national security team, you’ll train, test, deploy, and maintain models that learn from data. Your ability to lead statistical analyses on business processes using ML techniques is key and makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused solution.
In this role, you’ll lead the direction of mission-critical solutions by applying best-fit ML algorithms and introducing leading-edge technologies. You’ll share your knowledge with a large community of ML engineers across the company and collaborate with stakeholders, data engineers, data scientists, solutions architects, and product owners to deliver world-class solutions to enable innovative solutions to real-world problems.
If you have the drive to solve real-world challenges and define ML strategy in support of our clients, there’s a place for you here. At Booz Allen, you’ll make a difference with us, and in return, we’ll invest in your future.
Work with us to solve real-world challenges and define ML strategy for our clients.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
2+ years of experience with AI and ML, including the development of prototypes
2+ years of experience in Python
Experience in Generative AI, including LLMs, Fine-Tuning, or RAG implementation
Experience using AI frameworks, including PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Jax
Experience with Generative AI and Agentic AI libraries, including LangChain, LangGraph, Hugging Face libraries, and cloud-based environments such as Google Vertex and AWS SageMaker
Experience working with Agile methodologies
Knowledge of modern software design patterns, including microservice design or edge computing
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
Bachelor's degree in Science, Mathematics, Physics, or CS
Nice If You Have:
Experience with GCP, Azure, or AWS
Experience with Google products, including Gemini or Vertex AI
Experience with AWS Bedrock or Azure Foundry
Experience deploying models via REST APIs using frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django
Experience with data transfer, management, and orchestration frameworks such as Apache Kafka, Dask, Ray, and Apache Airflow
Experience managing Kubernetes container orchestration platforms, including Rancher, OpenShift, k3s, or Kubeadm
DHS Suitability
Master’s degree in CS or Statistics preferred; Doctorate degree in CS or Statistics a plus
Vetting:
Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.