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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Engineer - **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. - **Location:** McLean, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $77,600.0 - $176,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Application Integration Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Code Reuse, Databases, Information Engineering, Software Debugging, DevOps, Github, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, Systems Development Life Cycle, Regression Testing, Cloud Services, Standard Sql, Azure Machine Learning, Search Technologies, Software Engineering, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Git, Information Technology, Operational Systems, Software Version Control, Web Api, Programming Languages - **Published:** July 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://justjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17531617?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17531617%2FAi-Engineer-Virginia-Mclean ## About the Role * 6+ years of experience in software development, scripting, automation, systems development, data engineering, application integration, DevOps, IT, systems administration, or cloud services * Experience with AI/ML, LLM-enabled applications, prompt engineering, Python-based automation, APIs, data workflows, or emerging technology solutions * Experience designing, testing, and iterating on prompts for production-oriented LLM applications * Experience supporting RAG pipelines, including chunking strategies, embeddings, retrieval tuning, and grounding responses in source data * Experience in Python, including scripting, debugging, writing reusable code, and working with external APIs * Experience with tools for version control and collaborative coding workflows such as Git or Github * Experience creating, troubleshooting, or maintaining functional software components in one or more programming languages * Ability to align stakeholders, clarify requirements, and reduce rework * Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements * Bachelor's degree in a STEM, computer science, information technology, or engineering field Nice If You Have: * Experience with prompting strategies such as few-shot prompting, structured JSON or function calling prompts, or similar prompt design approaches * Experience building or supporting multi-step LLM workflows or agents using LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, LangGraph, or similar tools * Experience implementing basic guardrails, output validation logic, error handling, or safe handling of model outputs in LLM systems * Experience with vector databases or semantic search, such as pgvector, Azure AI Search, FAISS, or similar tools * Experience evaluating prompts or building regression testing approaches for LLM behavior * Experience with basic SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, or healthcare, claims, or research data * Experience with Azure cloud services or Azure ML/AI Foundry tooling and integrating applications with APIs, databases, cloud services, or enterprise systems * Experience working with PHI/PII or in HIPAA, IRB, or ATO governed environments * Knowledge of responsible AI concepts including bias considerations, validation practices, and safe handling of model outputs * Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills ## Description As an AI/ML Engineer, you recognize that enterprise-grade AI requires thoughtful design, responsible implementation, and precise communication to ensure alignment across mission teams. You enjoy exploring new AI technologies, improving workflows, and translating user needs into well-structured technical solutions. We're looking for someone with a strong foundation in software development, scripting, automation, systems development, application integration, data engineering, DevOps, IT, or related technical disciplines who can apply that experience to AI/ML-enabled capabilities in sensitive and high-impact environments. As an AI/ML Engineer on our team, you'll help build and refine multi-step LLM workflows, develop retrieval augmented pipelines, integrate models into operational systems, and perform prompt evaluations to ensure consistency and accuracy. You'll partner closely with senior technical leaders for guidance while contributing to production-aligned capabilities that support Veteran-facing environments and adjacent mission teams. 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