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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Senior Backend Software Engineer, Robot Fleet Orchestration
$170K - $200K *
Empower innovation by developing backend software for fleet orchestration, managing tasks, state, and routing for robotic systems in dynamic environments, ensuring timely and efficient operations...
Reposted 1 week ago
Security Engineer (Corporate IT)
$208K - $500K+*
Join a team that's building a robust Corporate IT and Security function to empower cutting-edge research. You'll manage security strategies that facilitate partnerships with AI labs while ensuring res...
Reposted 5 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Shape the future of automation by driving complex sales cycles, building executive relationships, and exceeding targets in the Consumer & Life Sciences sectors. Leverage your expertise to deliver tail...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to driving sales excellence in cutting-edge automation solutions across diverse industries. Build strong executive relationships, manage a robust pipeline, and exceed your...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Nova Intelligence
$138K - $165K *
Shape the future of machine learning by designing and deploying scalable systems that enhance product intelligence. Collaborate across teams to optimize data pipelines and mentor engineers, driving in...
1 week ago
Mechanical Design Engineer (Intermediate)
$95K - $115K *
Empower your career by leading mechanical building system projects. Collaborate with clients, mentor junior engineers, and enhance your expertise while driving innovative solutions from design to comp...
2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Verticals (AI Native)
$103K - $192K *
Unlock potential by driving innovative solutions for aging parents, ensuring their independence while fostering family connections. Collaborate with a product-minded team to define AI-native engineeri...
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Enterprise Sales Engineer - Strategic, Healthcare
$135K - $160K *
Partner with us to drive technical pre-sales excellence, owning customer relationships and guiding strategic accounts through the sales cycle while mentoring the SE team and influencing product direct...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive impactful solutions by maintaining and developing Finance and Procurement systems. Collaborate with teams to analyze requirements, debug SQL queries, and enhance application performance for a se...
1 week ago
Engineering Manager, Integrations
$146K - $195K *
Champion the growth of our Integrations team by leading the delivery of third-party integrations and platform capabilities, fostering a collaborative culture, and driving continuous improvement for im...
2 weeks ago
Infrastructure Solutions Engineer Lead Consultant
$100K - $170K *
Execute enterprise-scale Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategies, driving automation and collaboration across engineering teams. Design and build reusable infrastructure solutions to enhance operation...
4 weeks ago
Senior Reliability Engineer - Veza
$114K - $195K *
Transform infrastructure reliability by leading innovative projects, architecting scalable solutions, and collaborating cross-functionally. Drive technical excellence and mentor teams while ensuring o...
2 weeks ago
$179K - $200K *
Innovate AI solutions to enhance data efficiency and drive cross-functional success. Lead complex design discussions, identify patterns, and resolve technical challenges to support scalable data strat...
3 days ago
Senior AI-Assisted Test Automation Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Drive quality assurance for modern healthcare applications, ensuring reliability and maintainability through automated testing, API validation, and collaboration in an Agile environment. Contribute to...
3 weeks ago
Senior Infrastructure & Platform Engineer
$130K - $175K *
Engineer and optimize enterprise platforms for diverse environments, ensuring seamless deployment and support. Collaborate with clients to enhance cybersecurity, compliance, and observability solution...
Reposted 1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Transform client engagements by leading cross-functional teams to deliver automation solutions on time and within budget, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and high-quality standards throug...
Reposted 2 days ago
Strategic Project Lead - AI Post-Training (United States)
$100K - $120K *
Contribute to the advancement of AI models by leading projects that enhance data quality and evaluation methods. Collaborate with clients and teams to translate research needs into actionable workflow...
1 week ago
Senior Software Engineer, Backend (AI Agent)
$205K - $270K *
Drive your career forward by designing robust server architectures for AI solutions, ensuring high performance and scalability in fast-paced environments. Collaborate with top talent to architect syst...
Reposted 1 week ago
$79K - $158K *
Join a dynamic team as a technical lead, driving integration projects and enhancing building intelligence solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver exceptional results while optimizing perfo...
Reposted 1 week ago
Collaboration Platform SME (Power BI)
$121K - $188K *
Pioneer the future of enterprise collaboration platforms, leading a team to enhance Microsoft 365 and ensure compliance for over 13,000 users. Drive innovation and strategic initiatives while managing...
3 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Vehicle Performance Metrics
$172K - $229K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance autonomous vehicle performance through innovative software tools and metrics. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive technical strategy and ensure data quality, contrib...
1 week ago
Principal Engineer - AV Simulation and Evaluation
$272K - $431K *
Drive your career with a Principal Software Engineer role focused on architecting core platform systems for Physical AI, enhancing Autonomous Driving and Robotics through innovative data architecture...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Elevate your career by providing technical leadership on high-impact cloud projects. Collaborate with a distributed team to enhance our cloud platform's efficiency and drive strategic initiatives acro...
2 weeks ago
Sr AI/ML Engineer Remote Nationwide or Office-Based in MN/DC
$120K - $214K *
Innovate AI/ML solutions by developing production-grade models that enhance healthcare operations, improve patient engagement, and ensure regulatory compliance while collaborating with cross-functiona...
Reposted 3 days ago
Senior Full Stack AI Engineer (US Citizen)
$155K - $175K *
Lead the design and delivery of large-scale AI systems, driving architecture and modernization initiatives while ensuring compliance and interoperability across platforms. Mentor teams and establish b...
5 days ago
What does an AI engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.