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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$144K - $288K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge digital applications leveraging AI, optimizing performance across major cloud platforms while driving excellence in software engineering practices and collab...

RemoteRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$103K - $140K *

Shape the future of finance data by collaborating with stakeholders to build reliable data models that enhance reporting and decision-making. Drive analytics projects from inception to delivery, ensur...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading AI pre-sales and integrated solutions. Collaborate with clients and specialists to shape technically credible propositions, driving innovation and transformation across...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $302K *

Lead the charge in architecting AI-ready data platforms, driving enterprise-wide semantic models and knowledge graphs to empower generative AI workflows and enhance data accessibility across multidisc...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Champion the integration of AI in patient interactions, enhancing telehealth experiences through innovative, production-ready solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, use...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential by owning web solutions end-to-end, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences, drive product improvements, and ensure system reliability. Your contrib...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$104K - $172K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leveraging analytics and visualization techniques. Collaborate with a dynamic team to support federal clients through data mining, preparation, and reporting...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate enterprise AI initiatives by partnering with clients to drive strategic solutions. Leverage your expertise to engage senior leaders, design impactful demos, and accelerate deal cycles, ensurin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at driving revenue growth and building customer relationships in the mid-market cybersecurity sector. Manage the full sales cycle, collaborate with teams, and shape go-to-market st...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $225K *

Empower security initiatives across cloud infrastructure and AI products. Lead security architecture, compliance, and incident response while mentoring engineers and integrating AI-driven tools to enh...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$92K - $158K *

Lead the charge in building a trusted data foundation across the organization. Collaborate with business and tech teams to create shared definitions and models that empower decision-making and elevate...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in defining digital solutions for manufacturing systems, ensuring alignment with product processes and regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver automati...

Lebanon, INRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by ensuring quality assurance and training for DRG Reviewers. Contribute to improving clinical documentation and auditing processes while fostering an environment of continuous lea...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $182K *

Partner with us to lead complex cloud migrations, ensuring technical readiness and seamless execution across Azure and AWS environments while driving innovative solutions and high-quality outcomes in...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize customer adoption by leading product training and engagement, ensuring successful go-live and sustained usage. Act as a trusted radiology workflow consultant, driving deep product knowledge a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $117K *

Lead innovative structural engineering solutions for marine vessels, ensuring integrity and compliance with maritime standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational safety and performance in...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $185K *

Optimize AI Security sales by owning the full cycle in your territory. Collaborate with Account Executives to engage enterprise clients, prioritize effectively, and deepen technical discussions to dri...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform talent acquisition by building a sourcing program from the ground up. Collaborate with leadership to identify top-tier candidates in AI and engineering, creating strategies that drive growth...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of local AI by developing innovative applications that empower users to seamlessly connect devices and run AI models locally across multiple platforms, enhancing user experience a...

Santa Clara, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $180K *

Analyze and optimize generative AI applications, collaborating across teams to ensure scalable, reliable machine learning solutions that enhance user experience throughout the product lifecycle and su...

Atlanta, GARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Champion the development of multimodal AI by leading complex data projects, ensuring high-quality delivery and effective client collaboration. Drive innovation in AI workflows while managing project s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $159K *

Analyze and build evaluation frameworks for AI agents, ensuring quality and performance meet client and business standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish testing methodologies a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize enterprise software deployment by architecting, integrating, and supporting solutions for customers. Own the end-to-end process, ensuring stability and seamless operation while collaborating...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by building strategic partnerships in the AI ecosystem. Collaborate with customers to tackle complex AI training challenges and shape innovative solutions, driving growth for a pio...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Champion the full sales cycle for robotic palletizing solutions, engaging with operations leaders and plant managers in manufacturing and logistics. Drive revenue growth through consultative selling a...

Atlanta, GARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.