> AI agents: this is one page of Nextmove’s FDE site, in Markdown. Nextmove is a job board and free career service for forward deployed engineers (FDEs). Each posting is classified from its text, not its title: the kind of work, how much of it is production code, pre-sales weight, time at customer sites, travel, remote arrangement, level and posted base pay. The site also publishes the aggregates: median pay by level, metro, company and kind of work, and which companies started hiring FDEs each week. Every page under https://nextmove.md/fde is served this way; the index of pages is https://nextmove.md/llms.txt. # Agentic AI Engineer Canonical URL: https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/66200c79e84aa4b9 Booz Allen posts a FDE role to build what the customer runs in Mclean, VA, at $112,800–$257,000 base, level with the senior FDE median of $190,000 across 1,830 postings with pay. Design and build production-grade agentic AI systems for U.S. defense and intelligence missions. Read from the employer’s posting on November 11, 2026. - [Booz Allen](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/booz-allen) First seen May 26, 2026 · open on Workday as of Nov 11, 2026 **$112,800–$257,000** Mclean, VA Full-time Design and build production-grade agentic AI systems for U.S. defense and intelligence missions. - [See roles that fit me](https://nextmove.md/sign-up?from=%2Ffde%2Fjobs%2F66200c79e84aa4b9&placement=top) - [View posting at Booz Allen](https://bah.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/bah_jobs/job/McLean-VA/Agentic-AI-Engineer_R0240863) Free. Upload your resume once, see why each FDE role fits, and get introduced only when you say so. ## At a glance ### Posted base pay $113K–$257K Level with the median Midpoint $185K · median $190K This job $113K to $257K. Senior FDE postings, 1,830 postings: the middle 50% of posted pay is $160K to $220K, median $190K. ### The work Builds what the customer runs Balance **Mostly building** Project stages 1. Pre-sales (not covered) 2. Proof of concept (not covered) 3. Implementation 4. Operations - **Coding**: Writes production code - **Builds for**: External customers - **Level**: Senior - **Role**: Technical lead ### What they ask for Experience - **6+ years** software development - **3+ years** cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and using LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, PydanticAI, CrewAI, or LlamaIndex Background - **Software engineering** ### Do you meet what the posting states? The posting asks for 3+ years. How many do you have? The posting reads as a senior role. What level are you at now? The job is in Mclean, VA. Could you work there? Which of these have you used in production? Answer each one. Nothing is saved or sent. [What postings ask for, by background →](https://nextmove.md/fde/paths) ## Conditions - **Location**: Mclean, VA - **Employment type**: Full-time - **Pay**: ## More like this [Booz Allen](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/booz-allen) ### [Agentic AI Engineer](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/1afd84318597c6f2) Reston, VA · Springfield, VA 6w ago $99,000–$225,000 [Thomson Reuters](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/thomson-reuters) ### [Senior Software Engineer - AI, CoCounsel FDE](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/4062210d6364bfec) Frisco, TX · New York, NY · +7 more Hybrid New · 5d ago $118,400–$253,000 [Amazon (incl AWS)](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/amazon-incl-aws) ### [Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), AWS Forward Deployed Engineering, US Government](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/9416c1655108075d) Denver, CO · Jessup, MD · +4 more 8d ago $143,700–$213,800 - [Other jobs at Booz Allen (34)](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/booz-allen) ## The job description from Booz Allen Agentic AI Engineer **The Opportunity:** AI is moving fast and the most consequential work is happening at the intersection of autonomous systems and real-world enterprise operations. As an Agentic AI Engineer, you'll be at the front edge of that wave, designing and building cutting-edge agentic AI solutions that don't just demo well, but deploy into production, scale across enterprise environments, and operate securely in some of the most demanding mission contexts imaginable. You'll lead and energize a development team that thrives on new tools and techniques, turning emerging capabilities like multi-agent orchestration, advanced RAG pipelines, and edge-deployed models, into solutions that change how our clients operate. If you're driven by the challenge of taking AI from prototype to production and you want to do it on problems that matter, this is your role. ### What You'll Work On - Embed agentic AI capabilities into existing enterprise systems and operational workflows, including API integration, process automation, and end-user adoption. - Design and implement intelligent agent architectures that can reason, plan, and take actions. - Develop and deploy collaborative multi-agent systems using Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Agent-to-Agent (A2A) protocols. - Build advanced RAG pipelines integrating unstructured data with Knowledge Graphs (KG) to enhance reasoning accuracy and context retention. - Fine-tune Small Language Models (SLMs) for specific domains and optimize them for edge device performance. Join us. The world can’t wait. ### You Have - 6+ years of experience in software development - 3+ years of experience working in cloud environments, including AWS and Azure, evaluating architectural tradeoffs, designing robust service-based software applications for scalable use, and using LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, PydanticAI, CrewAI, or LlamaIndex - Experience with MCP for tool integration, A2A for collaboration, RAG architecture and knowledge graphs, memory architectures for long-running agents such as episodic, semantic, and working memory patterns, and agent benchmarking frameworks such as GAIA, SWE-bench, or custom eval harnesses - Experience with tool or function calling patterns across multiple LLM providers - Experience fine-tuning LLMs or SLMs - Knowledge of modern software design patterns, including microservice design or edge computing - Ability to translate agentic AI capabilities into practical enterprise workflows, bridging the gap between technical implementation and business process adoption - Ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment and navigate ambiguity - Ability to obtain a Secret clearance - Bachelor’s degree in CS or Computer Engineering ### Nice If You Have - Experience deploying agentic systems in a production environment - Experience deploying agents on edge devices such as Android or local models - Experience integrating coding agents such as Cursor or Windsurf, into an efficient development pipeline with measured results - Experience with programming, including ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, llama.cpp, and vLLM - Experience engineering AI capabilities in on‑premises or multi‑classification environments - Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, for client engagements, client-facing project work, and business development ### Clearance Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. ### 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 $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (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, 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. ### 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. [View posting at Booz Allen](https://bah.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/bah_jobs/job/McLean-VA/Agentic-AI-Engineer_R0240863) ## About Booz Allen Builds AI, cyber, cloud, and engineering solutions for U.S. defense, intelligence, and civil agencies, blending consulting scale with mission-specific technology delivery. 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