--- title: AI Software Engineer at Booz Allen Hamilton description: Booz Allen Hamilton is hiring for the AI Software Engineer role in Arlington, VA. Pays $86.8K–$198K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/ai-software-engineer-at-booz-allen-hamilton-01a14243-973f-7d51-9b16-90d0f8f5942f date: 2026-10-16T01:16:46Z og_description: Join Booz Allen Hamilton as AI Software Engineer in Arlington, VA. Pays $86.8K–$198K per year. Full-time, hybrid role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/9yscj4.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Booz Allen Hamilton](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/booz-allen-hamilton?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Arlington, VA (Hybrid) | | **Salary** | $86.8K/yr - $198K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 15, 2026 | ## Description AI Software Engineer **The Opportunity:** As an artificial intelligence (AI) software 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 AI and machine learning solutions that help solve the world'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. Ready to transform systems for the better with AI technology? Join us. The world can’t wait. **You Have:**   - 4+ years of experience writing production-grade applications in a programming language such as Python, Javascript, Rust, or Go - 2+ years of experience in a frontend framework such as React or Angular - 1+ years of experience building or maintaining RESTful APIs or software interfaces - 1+ years of experience designing, configuring, and implementing software systems in production environments - Experience with CI/CD tools, including GitLab CI or Jenkins, and source control systems, including Git - Experience working with Agentic AI solutions - Experience with Linux systems, networking, and containerization, including Docker or Podman - Knowledge of federal cybersecurity best practices and standards, secure coding, and compliance requirements - Ability to obtain a Secret clearance - Bachelor’s degree in a CS or Engineering field and 4+ years of experience with software engineering, or 6+ years of experience with software engineering in lieu of a degree **Nice If You Have:** - Experience with AWS services and emulation environments, including LocalStack - Experience with secure on-prem deployments leveraging hypervisors, including ESXi - Experience integrating with SIEMs, firewalls, or endpoint protection systems - Knowledge of orchestration tools such as Kubernetes, including on-prem or air-gapped - TS/SCI clearance - Security+, Linux+, Kubernetes CKAD, AWS Solutions Architect, or a related Certification **Clearance:** Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Skills Assessment As part of Booz Allen’s skills first hiring process, candidates must complete the required skills assessment to ensure they meet the Basic Qualifications for this role. Candidates must complete the assessment and meet the minimum proficiency threshold to continue in the hiring process. **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. ## Skills - CompTIA Security+ - Jenkins - Podman - AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Angular (Web Framework) - Cyber Security - Amazon Web Services - Go - Air-Gapped Networks - Agentic AI - Hypervisor - Investigation - RESTful API - Python - Git (Version Control System) - Secret Security Clearance - Docker - VMware ESXi - APL - Endpoint Security - Emulation - Kubernetes - CI/CD - Gitlab - Containerization - Front End (Software Engineering) - JavaScript - Rust - Version Control - Linux - Secure Coding - Writing - Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (Ts/sci Clearance) - Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (Ckad) - Firewall Configuration ## Benefits - Disability Insurance - Professional Development - Financial Aid/Assistance - Life Insurance - Health Insurance ## Related - [More jobs at Booz Allen Hamilton](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/booz-allen-hamilton?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Data & Analytics jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/data-and-analytics?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Machine Learning & AI jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/data-and-analytics/machine-learning-and-ai?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Artificial Intelligence Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/data-and-analytics/machine-learning-and-ai/artificial-intelligence-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Virginia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101951 jobs - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 62436 jobs - [Arlington, VA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia/arlington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 7675 jobs - [Booz Allen Hamilton](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/booz-allen-hamilton?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2850 jobs ## Related pages - [Virginia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101951 jobs - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 62436 jobs - [Arlington, VA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia/arlington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 7675 jobs - [Booz Allen Hamilton](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/booz-allen-hamilton?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2850 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)