AI and ML Engineer

As an experienced engineer, you know that machine learning (ML) is critical to understanding and processing massive datasets. Your ability to conduct statistical analyses on business processes using ML techniques makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused solution. We need your technical knowledge and desire to problem-solve to support our client's cyber mission.

About the role

As an ML engineer on our national security team, you’ll train, test, deploy, and maintain models that learn from data. In this role, you’ll own and define the direction of mission-critical solutions by applying best-fit ML algorithms and technologies. You’ll be part of a large community of ML engineers across the company and collaborate with users, software engineers, and data scientists to deliver world-class solutions to develop and deploy novel AI and ML solutions to tackle novel cyber challenges. Your skills and extensive technical expertise will guide clients as they navigate the landscape of ML algorithms, tools, and frameworks. Work with us to solve real-world challenges and define ML strategy for our cyber national security clients.

Requirements

• Experience building and deploying AI and ML solutions into production
• Experience with Python programming
• Experience with object-oriented programming and best practices
• Experience adapting and fine-tuning open-source models
• Experience building applications leveraging LLMs for automation tasks such as text summarization
• Experience with containerization technology such as Docker
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree

Nice to have

• Experience with reverse engineering
• Experience with vector databases such as Qdrant, and relational databases such as Postgres
• Experience with on-prem compute
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework

Benefits

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
• Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care
• Recognition awards program 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.

Pay

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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD).

Schedule

This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

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.