AI Engineer jobs in Virginia
46 openings from the last 45 days, updated daily.
AI Engineer pay and hiring in Virginia
| 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| $122,630 | $146,721 | $167,648 |
Midpoints of the pay ranges posted in 44 current AI Engineer listings in Virginia, per year. That is 3% below the national median of $151,238 for AI Engineer listings.
Employers hiring the most in Virginia
- Booz Allen Hamilton (7)
- Navitas Business Consulting (3)
- Accenture Federal Services (3)
- Mastercard (2)
- Data Capital Incorporation (2)
- Koniag Government Services (2)
- ICF (2)
- Capital One (2)
- Guidehouse (1)
- Navy Federal Credit Union (1)
Most openings by city: Reston (10), Mc Lean (6), Chantilly (6), Herndon (5) and Fairfax (3).
- Forward Deployed AI Engineer with Security Clearance
- AI Engineer (Agentic AI)
- Lead AI Engineer
- Manager, Forward-Deployed AI Engineer - AI Mobilization & Transformation
- AI Engineer I
- Data & AI Engineer (Agentic Systems)
- Oracle Consulting Senior Principal, Agentic AI Developer - GDI with Security Clearance
- Senior Generative AI Engineer
- Data Scientist - NLP / Large Language Models (LLM) with Security Clearance
- AI Engineer with Security Clearance
- 26-1136: AI Engineer 3 - Herndon, VA
- Sr. Agentic AI Engineer - Native AI Development
- Applied AI Engineer with Security Clearance
- Data Scientist (Generative AI) - Hybrid Onsite with Security Clearance
- 26-1117: AI Engineer 2 - Herndon, VA
- Senior AI/LLM Optimization Engineer
- Senior LLM Cost Optimization Engineer (AI FinOps)
- Lead AI Engineer
- AI LLM SME Portfolio Intake Project Manager
- 10x AI Engineer with Security Clearance
- AI LLM SME Portfolio Intake Project Manager with Security Clearance
- Operational Technology AI Engineer with Security Clearance
- AI Engineer with Security Clearance
- AI Engineer with Active Top-Secret Clearance
- 2027 Summer Intern, AI Engineer (Reston, VA)
- Cleared AI Engineer - SME
- AI Engineer - Senior
- Principal Software Engineer, AI Agents & Generative AI
- Cloud/AI Engineer
- Senior AI Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Applied AI Engineer
- AI Engineer
- Lead AI Engineer (Business Intelligence & Reporting)
- AI Engineer (Agentic AI) - Secret cleared
- Urgent opening for Agentic AI Engineer - Reston, VA - Hybrid
- Lead Full Stack & Agentic AI Engineer
- Agentic AI Engineer
- AI Engineer 5 (AI Foundations, LLM Core and Agentic AI)
- 26-1117: AI Engineer 2 - Herndon, VA
- Computer Vision AI Engineer with Security Clearance
- AI Engineer 5 (SDK's: Gen AI Evaluation and MCP)
- Agentic AI Engineer & Technical Manager
- AI Developer and Engineer
- Operational Technology AI Engineer with Security Clearance
- Lead Cloud Data & AI Engineer / Solutions Architect (Google Cloud Platform)
- Chief Data/AI Engineer
AI Engineer jobs in Virginia FAQ
How much do AI Engineer jobs pay in Virginia?
Across 44 current AI Engineer listings in Virginia that post pay, the median is $146,721 per year. The middle half of listings pay between $122,630 and $167,648. That is 3% below the national median of $151,238 for AI Engineer listings.
Who is hiring for AI Engineer jobs in Virginia?
The employers with the most current AI Engineer openings in Virginia are Booz Allen Hamilton, Navitas Business Consulting, Accenture Federal Services, Mastercard and Data Capital Incorporation.
Which cities in Virginia have the most AI Engineer jobs?
The most current AI Engineer openings in Virginia are in Reston (10), Mc Lean (6), Chantilly (6), Herndon (5) and Fairfax (3).
How do I apply for AI Engineer jobs in Virginia?
Reach lists 46 AI Engineer openings in Virginia posted in the last 45 days, the newest on November 11, 2026. Each opening links to its original posting, where you can apply directly. Reach can also tailor your resume and cover letter to each opening and apply for you. It is free to start.
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