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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$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of AI-driven features in a fast-paced environment. Oversee projects from design to delivery, ensuring quality solutions and optimizing workflows to enhance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $195K *

Shape the future of enterprise AI solutions by leading technical delivery and client engagement. Utilize your expertise in AI platforms to create measurable outcomes and drive adoption, while collabor...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Engineer robust AI-powered backend systems, integrating LLMs and ML models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and reliability, ensuring production-grade solutions that en...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$160K - $350K *

Lead the charge in delivering rapid responses to simulation and emulation requests, collaborating across teams to provide fast, reliable answers while creating reusable assets that enhance performance...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $185K *

Lead and inspire engineering teams to deliver high-quality digital products, ensuring alignment with business priorities while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement in a dyna...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $200K *

Build innovative interfaces that enhance AI development and observability. You'll design and prototype user experiences that empower AI teams to understand and improve their applications through effec...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $114K *

Unlock your potential by building AI-driven products and frameworks. Collaborate with engineers to design scalable solutions, apply AI-native practices, and enhance agent capabilities while contributi...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate product strategy and delivery by collaborating with clients, designers, and engineers. Drive AI-enabled solutions while managing ambiguity and ensuring meaningful outcomes through effective co...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $154K *

Elevate data quality and governance by designing intelligent workflows and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data accuracy and reliability, empowering Sales, Marketing, an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing scalable machine learning solutions using LLMs. Collaborate with clients and teammates in a dynamic environment focused on innovation, quality, and impac...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer advancements in AI by developing and deploying deep learning models for live video streams and preoperative medical images, collaborating with experts to enhance real-time perceptual intellige...

Montreal, QCRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$101K - $140K *

Drive the evolution of Business Systems by integrating automation and AI into our go-to-market processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable systems that enhance efficiency and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape innovative AI/ML solutions by leading project teams, designing architectures, and delivering impactful results for clients. Collaborate across functions to integrate AI into existing systems whi...

Seattle, WARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of federal spectrum management by implementing and maintaining secure Azure cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

Washington, DCRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building and enhancing CI/CD pipelines, ensuring secure and efficient software delivery for critical programs. Collaborate with diverse teams to maintain high standards...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $143K *

Elevate your career by designing and deploying AI-driven solutions that enhance business processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative software applications and automation s...

Kentucky, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Lead the development of a multi-agent AI platform for Finance & Accounting, combining advanced engineering with technical leadership. Drive innovation in AI solutions, ensuring production readiness an...

Georgia, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate research initiatives by leading projects on deception detection and model monitoring. Collaborate across teams to scale findings into practical methods, ensuring reliability and effectiveness...

Berkeley, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$170K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading the integration of AI tools with PlanetScale databases. Own the developer experience, ensuring seamless functionality across platforms while creating engaging content to sh...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Advance your career by designing secure AI solutions that empower enterprises. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative architectures, ensuring responsible AI adoption and seamless...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Champion the transformation of AI pilots into robust production systems by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative AI solutions that drive responsible enterprise a...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform AI pilots into secure, reliable production systems by designing innovative solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure responsible enterprise adoption of AI technologie...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Lead the development of AI governance solutions, transforming research into market-ready products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure customer-focused outcomes and drive product success...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$149K - $214K *

Drive the development of innovative security features and AI-driven tools, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance email security and improve investigation processes while ensuring system...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Unlock potential by joining our infrastructure team to operate and enhance a real-time detection platform. Collaborate on production infrastructure, automation, and internal tools while gaining mentor...

Toronto, ONRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.