AI Software Engineer

Location: Arlington, VA

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

AI Software Engineer

The Opportunity: 

Are you excited about working alongside Product Engineers to realize value for customers? In this role, you will partner closely with our product portfolio teams to understand and address the real-world pain points of system integration, helping to shape solutions that empower system integrators to work more efficiently and effectively.

You will bring a strong understanding of cloud-native architectures and modern product ecosystems, enabling you to identify gaps in capabilities and translate them into actionable improvements. This position requires a strategic thinker who can bridge technical and business perspectives, contributing to the design and evolution of products that streamline integration workflows. As a key contributor, you will also play a pivotal role in pioneering Booz Allen’s product integration business, helping define best practices, drive innovation, and deliver scalable solutions that accelerate mission and customer outcomes. 

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have:  

• 3+ years of experience navigating complex customer environments, including receiving and implementing requirements
• 3+ years of experience deploying and configuring cloud-native applications such as Kubernetes, containers, or microservices architectures
• 2+ years of experience with API integrations, including REST, webhooks, or authentication flows
• 2+ years of experience implementing and troubleshooting authentication or authorization mechanisms, including OAuth2, SAML, or OpenID Connect
• 2+ years of experience building prototype applications using languages such as Python or Go
• 1+ years of experience implementing and working with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Experience working with a major cloud provider, including AWS, Azure, or GCP, in a production environment
• Ability to troubleshoot across distributed systems, including logs, metrics, and debugging integration issues
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:  

• Experience working in a customer-facing engineering role such as in a Solutions Engineer or Implementation Engineer role
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools, including Terraform, CloudFormation, and Pulumi
• Experience with identity providers such as Okta, Auth0, or Azure AD
• Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging systems, including Kafka, SNS/SQS, or Pub/Sub
• Experience with scripting or coding in Python, Go, or JavaScript
• Experience with networking fundamentals, including DNS, TLS, load balancing, and firewalls
• Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills, for both technical and non-technical audiences

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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, 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.