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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$110K - $130K *

Explore your potential in a dynamic client-facing role, driving successful AI implementations across banking systems. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure seamless deployments, enhance product...

Boston, MARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Drive enterprise AI sales by managing end-to-end deals for a Cloudera-supported OEM of Mistral. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to grow subscription revenue and integrate AI...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $98K *

Shape the future of AEC workflows by leading product ownership and Agile delivery for an Engineering Tools team. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize needs, validate outcomes...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $117K *

Join a team that's shaping data-driven decisions by building robust analytics models, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring data integrity. Leverage your expertise in SQL and BI tools to empow...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $185K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced AI systems and automation platforms. Own multi-agent architectures and backend services that optimize workflows across teams, driving operational efficiency and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$212K - $265K *

Lead the charge in transforming a communications platform by guiding two teams to enhance messaging systems, ensuring reliable delivery and operational excellence while fostering a culture of AI-nativ...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$125K - $150K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to enhance our SaaS platform, driving scalable solutions and fostering collaboration across departments. Shape the future of life insurance technology while mentoring e...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$405K - $485K *

Drive innovation by designing and building internal software that enhances workflows, integrates agents, and ensures data integrity. Collaborate with teams to create user-friendly products that stream...

San Francisco, CARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Champion the adoption of our Voice Agent platform globally, driving technical wins and customer success. Collaborate with Account Executives to lead discovery, build demos, and enhance team capabiliti...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $283K *

Transform mobile gaming with on-device AI! Lead AI model optimization and performance tuning for real-time, high-quality game experiences across devices...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $391K *

Join our team to lead innovative engineers in crafting a data annotation platform. Drive operational efficiency with cutting-edge automation and scalable workflows, aligning engineering efforts with s...

Santa Clara, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $140K *

Optimize data migration processes by converting Informatica pipelines to Snowflake and Maia. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance performance, build reusable components, and ensure seamless valida...

Rochester, NYRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $215K *

Unlock potential by leading AI architecture solutions that empower clients through innovative design, hands-on implementation, and strategic guidance, ensuring successful adoption of cutting-edge tech...

Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$208K - $315K *

Lead the development of large-scale AI systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance AI datasets and optimize production workflows for advanced applications across various domains...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$216K - $318K *

Champion the evolution of AI Platforms, leading a dynamic team to enhance AI integration and productivity. Drive strategic initiatives that empower engineers and elevate member experiences through inn...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Analyze complex data and drive solutions as a Business Analyst in the public sector. Leverage your expertise in pension systems to identify issues and enhance processes, ensuring effective communicati...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $185K *

Join a dynamic team as you design and develop CAD plugins, ensuring seamless integration with civil design workflows and GIS systems. Collaborate closely with engineers to enhance data management and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Support enterprise network operations by managing LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VoIP systems. Engage in installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of network devices while enhancing security measures and...

Virginia, USRemote

Today

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

$110K - $130K *

Engage as a trusted analytics partner to drive AI product performance insights, collaborate cross-functionally, and design rigorous experiments that enhance patient-facing AI tools and internal system...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional network support. As a Network Engineer, you'll tackle technical challenges, enhance client systems, and collaborate with teammates to drive innov...

Charlotte, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Empower innovation by designing and scaling backend services for an AI platform. Lead initiatives in automation, reliability, and performance while mentoring a talented team to enhance system architec...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform healthcare delivery by analyzing and enhancing program efficacy for suicide prevention initiatives. Collaborate across teams to ensure Veterans receive critical benefits while navigating a d...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$143K - $313K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your expertise in AI risk management and cybersecurity to enhance compliance and risk frameworks. Collaborate across teams to identify and mitigate risks while drivin...

Plano, TXRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Empower our sales strategy by leading the charge in closing multi-stakeholder B2B SaaS deals. Drive revenue growth, manage the full sales cycle, and collaborate with teams to refine our approach while...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of industrial data by developing and deploying AI solutions that drive operational excellence. Collaborate with clients to translate business needs into technical solutions, ensur...

Chesterfield, VARemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.