Generative AI/ML Engineer, Senior

The Opportunity:

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 solutions to global challenges across a range of private and public sectors, spanning areas like fraud detection, cancer research, and national intelligence. As a generative artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) engineer on our computational life sciences 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 collaborate with a community of research and experimentation leaders, software and IT operations engineers, AI/ML experts, data scientists, solution architects, systems engineers, and product owners to deliver world-class solutions. Your advanced solutioning skills and extensive technical expertise will help drive innovation that is applicable across multiple client domains as they navigate the landscape of ML algorithms, tools, and frameworks.  

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have:  

• 5+ years of experience with ML or software engineering, including leading teams to build customer-facing solutions and products 
• 2+ years of experience working with modern AI capabilities in ML such as Scikit-learn or pandas, including deep learning such as Tensorflow or Keras, natural language processing such as Gensim or NLTK, large language model (LLM) frameworks such as HuggingFace, and API integration and development such as RESTful APIs
• Experience integrating LLMs such as Llama, Mixtral, or GPT-4, generative pre-trained transformer (GPT) models, or multi-modal models with applications or user interfaces 
• Experience with a programming language such as Python, Scala, or Java
• Experience leading projects and working in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment, consisting of data scientists, ML engineers, and domain experts 
• Knowledge of MLOps, including CI/CD, model training or testing, deployment, or monitoring 
• Ability to distill complex technical concepts into easily understandable summaries consumable by business leaders with a non-technical background 
• Ability to obtain a security clearance 
• Master’s degree 

Nice If You Have:  

• Experience working with federal clients 
• Experience with container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes 
• Experience finetuning LLMs and creating and leveraging vector databases for Retrieval Augmented Generation
• Experience with standup of cloud-based infrastructure and platform services, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform 
• Knowledge of how to evaluate generative AI models and model output, and how to apply responsible AI principles to LLMs 
• Knowledge of LLMOps, including frameworks and tools used for deploying LLMs such as FastAPI, Flask, or Streamlit
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Doctorate degree

Clearance: 

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

Create Your Career: 

Grow With Us 

Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.  

A Place Where You Belong 

Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll build your community in no time. 

Support Your Well-Being 

Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.  

Your Candidate Journey 

At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.

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 $96,600.00 to $220,000.00 (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.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.