Senior Level Computer Scientist Jobs
Senior level computer scientist jobs place experienced technologists in charge of system architecture, research direction, and the projects or teams that bring those decisions to life. Openings concentrate across Consulting & Professional Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with 16% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Morgan State University, Axle, and Noblis hiring at this level now.
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The Opportunity:
Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an innovative and experienced AI Developer specializing in Computer Vision to join our growing team for Space solutions. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in artificial intelligence, data science, and machine learning engineering to train, test, deploy, and maintain models that learn from data.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy advanced computer vision models and systems, bringing significant technological advancements that drive mission success.
In this role, you’ll contribute to the direction of mission-critical solutions by applying best-fit ML algorithms and technologies. You’ll grow within a large community of machine learning engineers across the company and collaborate with a team of dedicated Space industry and AI professionals to deliver world-class solutions to solve missile warning problems in near-real-time.
What You'll Work On:
- Develop and implement deep learning computer vision models, with a focus on sensor fusion and target tracking.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, develop, test, and deploy technical solutions in Python, C++, and Rust.
- Develop and maintain Fire Control Systems, ensuring robustness and accuracy in real-time applications.
- Utilize GPU programming, including CUDA or RAPIDs, to optimize the performance of computer vision applications.
- Contribute to the architecture and implementation of embedded systems programming using C, C++, or Rust.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
- 7+ years of experience in sensor fusion and target tracking
- Experience in deep learning for computer vision, including the use of transformer-based models such as DINO, CLIP, or SAM
- Experience in artificial intelligence, data science, machine learning engineering, or software engineering
- Experience with developing technical solutions using Python, C++, or Rust
- Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics
Nice If You Have:
- Experience with embedded systems programming in C, C++, or Rust
- Experience in GPU programming, including CUDA or RAPIDs
- Experience with developing in-space solutions
- Knowledge of modern software design patterns, including micro-service design and orchestration in Kubernetes deployment
- TS/SCI clearance
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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.
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Senior Level Computer Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level computer scientist job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who can own complex technical problems end to end, not just contribute to them. Demonstrating a portfolio of systems you have designed, research you have led, or teams you have mentored carries more weight than credentials alone. Strong candidates also show they can translate deep technical work into decisions that affect product or organizational direction.
Which companies hire senior level computer scientists?
Companies hiring senior level computer scientists right now include Morgan State University, Axle, and Noblis, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers large technology firms, government contractors, research-driven enterprises, and well-funded startups that need engineers who can set technical direction independently.
Are there remote senior level computer scientist jobs?
Yes, remote availability is meaningful at this level. About 16% of senior level computer scientist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how many employers trust senior technologists to operate without on-site supervision. Fully on-site roles tend to concentrate in defense, national laboratory, and regulated industry settings where security or collaboration requirements apply.
What makes a computer scientist role senior level?
Senior level computer scientist roles are distinguished by scope and ownership. You are expected to define technical approaches, not just execute them, and your decisions carry downstream consequences for systems or teams. These roles also carry a mentoring obligation, where guiding junior and mid-level engineers is part of the job, along with the ability to lead cross-functional work and communicate technical tradeoffs to non-technical stakeholders.
Which industries hire the most senior level computer scientists?
Senior Level computer scientist roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate large-scale computational systems, fund original research, or build products where algorithmic and systems expertise directly determines competitive advantage.