Explore AI Engineer Jobs

AI engineers build, deploy, and improve software systems that use artificial intelligence. Their work can include developing machine learning models, integrating generative AI, and creating reliable services that turn data into useful products. Explore vetted AI Engineer opportunities on Ladders, where jobs listed pay $100,000 or more.

What Does an AI Engineer Do?

AI engineers translate business and product needs into AI-powered applications. Depending on the role, they may prepare data, evaluate models, build application programming interfaces, integrate models into production systems, and monitor performance. Many collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, product teams, and domain experts.

Common AI Engineer Skills

Employers often seek experience with Python and other programming languages, machine learning frameworks, data pipelines, cloud platforms, model deployment, and software engineering fundamentals. Some positions emphasize large language models, natural language processing, computer vision, model evaluation, or responsible AI practices. Requirements vary by employer and level.

AI Engineer Career Opportunities

AI engineers work across technology, finance, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and other industries. Job titles and responsibilities differ: openings may focus on machine learning engineering, generative AI, applied AI, or production infrastructure. Review each listing for the required experience, technical focus, location, and compensation details.

Find Your Next AI Engineer Role

Use Ladders to explore vetted AI Engineer jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities, identify roles aligned with your skills, and check listings regularly as new openings become available.

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$99K - $166K *

Optimize our connectivity processes by managing requests efficiently, ensuring clear communication and documentation. Collaborate with technical teams to enhance service delivery and develop tools tha...

Dearborn, MIRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$240K - $330K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of machine learning by leading a high-performing group dedicated to optimizing data pipelines and enhancing perception modeling. Drive innovation and collaboratio...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$245K - $270K *

Shape the future as a hands-on engineer, architecting systems and driving best practices while crafting innovative solutions that leverage AI to enhance customer value and modernize legacy platforms...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $151K *

Administer and enhance collaboration platforms, ensuring seamless integration and automation across teams. Collaborate with cross-functional departments to optimize workflows and improve operational e...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $211K *

Drive global business transformation by leading complex projects, mentoring executives, and fostering strategic partnerships. Utilize your expertise to influence enterprise-wide strategies and deliver...

Virginia, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $125K *

Innovate and design scalable, cloud-native APIs while enhancing legacy systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions, leveraging AI tools and modern techn...

Mesa, AZRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by investigating and prioritizing vulnerabilities across enterprise systems, driving remediation, and enhancing security capabilities through automation and AI integration...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $149K *

Drive cybersecurity innovation by developing Python-based automation solutions that enhance operational efficiency and security capabilities across diverse teams, focusing on AI-enabled tools and inte...

Overland Park, KSRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$320K - $405K *

Lead the charge in shaping security engineering across multiple domains, designing and implementing controls, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to automate processes and enhance security...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead and elevate engineering solutions by managing complex projects, guiding teams, and ensuring quality compliance. Drive innovation and client engagement while overseeing multi-discipline resources...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Transform healthcare by leading software implementation projects, guiding clients through successful deployments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and exceed customer...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of AI-driven solutions by advising clients on technical strategies, shaping integrated proposals, and collaborating across teams to deliver innovative, business-transforming outcomes in...

New York, NYRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Advance your career as a trusted technical advisor, shaping AI solutions and strategies. Collaborate with diverse teams to connect business needs with technical capabilities, guiding clients through p...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock AI-driven engineering transformation by collaborating with clients to enhance SDLC processes. Drive measurable improvements in delivery speed and quality through innovative solutions and hands...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $172K *

Transform cutting-edge remote sensing technologies through collaborative research, algorithm development, and sensor data analysis. Contribute to innovative projects while shaping future research dire...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform data management by ensuring accuracy and quality in metadata entry and publishing. Collaborate with developers and analyze information across systems to enhance reporting efficiency and cust...

Tennessee, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$300K *

Innovate and enhance AI evaluation infrastructure by designing and shipping features across the stack. Collaborate with a team to ensure reliability and efficiency while owning the development process...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Empower engineering teams to deliver high-quality software by designing testing frameworks and coaching best practices. Collaborate across codebases to enhance automated testing and CI/CD processes, e...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $279K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical success in prioritized opportunities, leveraging deep expertise in a specific product group to influence customer decisions and enhance Solut...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$286K - $326K *

Pioneer innovative AI solutions by leading cross-functional teams to develop and deploy cutting-edge AI technologies. Drive enterprise-wide AI strategy, ensuring ethical practices while enhancing cust...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by designing and automating cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance platform capabilities and streamline deployment processes for scala...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to build and optimize data pipelines for a cutting-edge GCP-native platform. Collaborate with senior engineers to enhance data quality and drive impactful insights, while taking ow...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $214K *

Join us to design and implement cutting-edge agentic AI solutions, enhancing underwriting, claims, and operations. Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver production-ready systems on AWS, shapin...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Grow your career with this role that blends engineering and AI, as you partner with financial institutions to customize and deploy AI solutions for fraud prevention. This dynamic position demands crea...

RemoteRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance Robotics Operations through innovative software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify needs, deliver impactful improvements, and maintain reliab...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an AI engineer do?question toggle

    An AI engineer designs, builds, integrates, and maintains software that uses artificial intelligence. Responsibilities may include preparing data, developing or adapting models, deploying AI features, and monitoring their quality and performance.

  • What qualifications are common for AI Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for strong programming skills, often in Python, and experience with machine learning, data systems, cloud platforms, and production software. Some roles also require expertise in areas such as generative AI, natural language processing, or computer vision.

  • What is the difference between an AI engineer and a machine learning engineer?question toggle

    The titles overlap. AI engineers may work across a broader range of AI applications and integrations, while machine learning engineers often focus more specifically on building, deploying, and maintaining machine learning models and pipelines. The exact scope depends on the employer.

  • How much do AI Engineer jobs on Ladders pay?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more. Compensation for individual AI Engineer roles varies by employer, location, experience, and responsibilities; check each listing for its salary information.

  • Where can AI engineers find jobs?question toggle

    AI engineers work in many industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. Browse Ladders listings to explore vetted opportunities and review each role's focus, qualifications, location, and compensation.