Agentic AI Developer

Agentic AI Developer

As a machine learning engineer on our Defense Technology team, you will train, test, deploy, and maintain models that learn from data to create real‑world, mission‑critical impacts for the Department of War. You will define the direction of mission‑critical solutions by applying the best‑fit ML algorithms and technologies, and through the development, deployment, and management of AI agents. You will collaborate with data engineers and product owners to deliver state‑of‑the‑art AI agents that solve the military’s most challenging missions.

• 3+ years of experience with software development
• Experience with programming languages such as Python
• Experience with software design patterns
• Experience developing applications using large language models
• Knowledge of embedding models, vector databases, and semantic search
• Knowledge of AI safety, guardrails, and responsible AI practices
• Knowledge of agent planning, reasoning, and execution loops
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

• Experience working with Department of War data or on systems with advanced cybersecurity requirements
• Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures
• Experience with model evaluation and AI quality metrics
• Secret clearance
• Master's degree in AI or a related field

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

Salary range: $99,000.00 to $ USD (annualized).

Benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement plans, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs.

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.