AI Platform Engineer, Senior
The Opportunity:
As an AI Platform Engineer, you know that good software is more than just a nice-looking interface and data. Today, you need to develop user-focused solutions that increase organizational efficiency and enable better decision-making. Booz Allen is the leading provider of AI services to the nation—we’re looking for a software engineer like you to create artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions that help solve the nation's toughest problems.
On our team, you’ll create and implement complete end-to-end solutions that modernize client systems. You’ll ensure that your team’s solutions consider the broader ecosystem and operating environment as well as future functionality and enhancements. Additionally, you’ll deepen your skill set in areas like AI and cloud.
Ready to transform national security systems for the better with AI technology?
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
Experience designing, building, and operating large-scale production systems
Experience in systems integration across various technologies and platforms
Experience with cloud engineering in AWS
Experience programming in Python
Experience with Kubernetes administration and deployment patterns
Experience implementing and scaling observability solutions, including APM, OpenTelemetry, Grafana, or Prometheus
Experience leading technical initiatives and influencing organizational change
Experience assisting with developing technical policies and governance frameworks
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of experience in software engineering, or 16+ years of experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree
Nice If You Have:
Experience with AI inference technologies, including vLLM or LiteLLM
Experience with agentic frameworks, including LangChain
Experience with vector databases and embedding systems
Experience with high-performance computing or distributed systems
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (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. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a 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.
Summary
Build and operate end-to-end AI platform solutions that modernize client systems, with deep AWS, Python, Kubernetes, and observability experience. Requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and 12+ years of software engineering, or 16+ years in lieu of a degree.
Responsibilities
Create and implement end-to-end solutions that modernize client systems; consider broader ecosystem and future enhancements; deepen skills in AI and cloud
Qualifications
TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of software engineering, or 16+ years of software engineering in lieu of a degree
Education requirements
Bachelor's degree, or 16+ years of software engineering experience in lieu of a degree
Experience requirements
12+ years of software engineering, or 16+ years in lieu of a degree
Interview process
Identity verification using biometrics and AI; candidates expected on camera during interviews and assessments; AI tools prohibited during interviews unless permission is provided
How to apply
Complete identity verification using advanced biometrics and AI; be on camera during interviews and assessments
Benefits
Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits; paid leave; professional development; tuition assistance; work-life programs; dependent care; recognition awards