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 joining a dynamic team focused on advancing robotic welding solutions through cutting-edge machine learning and computer vision technologies. Collaborate with experts to innovate a...

Columbus, OHRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Drive quality assurance excellence as a Senior Test Automation Engineer, leading automation strategy and ensuring robust testing practices across product domains to enhance reliability and performance...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in electronic exploitation and RF engineering. Collaborate on innovative projects, conduct hands-on technical analysis, and contribute to intelligence mis...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Elevate enterprise systems by designing and modernizing Oracle applications, optimizing backend processes, and enhancing user interfaces. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, high...

De Pere, WIRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Advance offensive security research by designing red team agents and automating tradecraft. Shape full-chain operations across diverse environments, ensuring robust detection-evasion capabilities and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$129K - $178K *

Unlock potential by managing AI spend visibility and insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast, allocate, and optimize costs, ensuring strategic alignment and value delivery across...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $115K *

Elevate patient care by ensuring optimal performance of diagnostic imaging systems. Join a dedicated team to install, maintain, and repair CT, MRI, and X-ray equipment, while fostering strong relation...

North Carolina, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$56K - $114K *

Design and develop modern software solutions in an Agile/Scrum environment, focusing on Enterprise Content Management (ECM) and workflow automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver...

Lansing, MIRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Unlock your potential by joining a dynamic team that develops innovative software solutions. Collaborate with experts to enhance user experiences and drive projects from conception to deployment in a...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise endpoint capabilities by designing, securing, and automating solutions for diverse users. Collaborate with cybersecurity and support teams to ensure effective deployment and lifec...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career with a Lead Engineer role focused on delivering client engagements, designing security architectures, and leading enterprise security platform migrations while ensuring alignment w...

King Of Prussia, PARemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform the interaction of mobile robots with their environments by developing cutting-edge learning-based manipulation systems that enhance reliability and safety in dynamic settings, impacting rea...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform customer experiences by architecting and delivering innovative Service Portal and AI solutions. Lead technical design and implementation, ensuring reliable software that meets business needs...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Drive innovation in building automation systems by leading a skilled team, ensuring quality design deliverables for critical projects, and fostering collaboration across engineering disciplines to ach...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$250K - $384K *

Join a team that's redefining autonomous vehicle evaluation. You'll lead innovative methods to assess driving behavior, mentor engineers, and influence technical direction, ensuring safety and perform...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Advance endpoint capabilities by developing, deploying, and supporting secure, standardized solutions for physical and virtual environments, ensuring operational readiness and compliance across divers...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $234K *

Lead and develop a high-performing AI Engineering team, ensuring reliable delivery of AI systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform innovative ideas into production-ready solutions while main...

Georgia, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Elevate the future of travel by leading AI-driven hotel booking innovations. Collaborate closely with the CEO to shape product direction, enhance existing platforms, and build a dynamic team focused o...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the cybersecurity landscape by driving revenue growth and building strong customer relationships in the mid-market segment. Leverage consultative selling and AI-driven solutions to engage te...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$320K - $405K *

Transform the future of data center engineering by resolving on-site technical issues, collaborating with contractors, and ensuring project success through effective problem-solving and communication...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion the growth of our AI-driven platform by designing automated workflows, optimizing paid acquisition, and driving organic growth through innovative strategies and creative campaigns across mult...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Support customer onboarding and integration of AI capabilities, troubleshoot technical issues, and collaborate with teams to enhance software functionality and user experience. Drive successful implem...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $193K *

Join a dynamic team to lead AI-driven transformations in healthcare. You'll design innovative solutions, optimize workflows, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes, all while e...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive your career with a Senior Software Engineer role, owning end-to-end delivery of cloud SaaS features. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality, mentor peers, and implement moder...

Appleton, WIRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Grow your career with an innovative startup, driving strategic enterprise deals and cultivating key relationships with Fortune 1000 executives to showcase cutting-edge AI technology and deliver except...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.