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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$199K - $235K *

Innovate backend solutions by designing, building, and maintaining scalable services for external pentesting. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience and ensure system performance, reliabi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $157K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing robust data pipelines, ensuring data quality and accessibility for analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable data solutions...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$260K - $365K *

Drive product strategy for ML platforms, enhancing model development and user understanding. Collaborate with engineering and product leaders to align investments and deliver measurable outcomes acros...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $170K *

Join a team that's transforming digital services for Veterans by leading a skilled engineering group. You'll balance hands-on technical leadership with mentoring, driving the development of scalable J...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$199K - $270K *

Shape the future of software development by enhancing tooling, CI/CD, and operational workflows, ensuring teams can seamlessly transition code changes into production with improved speed, quality, and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K *

Take ownership of product health and growth by directing AI coding agents, ensuring quality and efficiency in production. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful changes while maintaining document...

Eugene, ORRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $214K *

Transform the future of healthcare analytics by developing AI-powered data solutions. Leverage your expertise in full-stack engineering to create intelligent applications that enhance patient safety a...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Unlock innovative AI solutions and robust data engineering in a dual-focused role. Lead technical AI initiatives while developing data pipelines and optimizing SQL databases within a Microsoft Azure e...

Albuquerque, NMRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by leading a high-performing team that drives innovation and scalability. Collaborate across engineering, product, and operations to build a robust platform su...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $180K *

Transform the future of cloud infrastructure by leading DevOps initiatives, enhancing systems integration, and driving innovative solutions for federal clients. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $300K *

Champion growth in the construction sector by fostering relationships with key stakeholders, identifying opportunities, and driving innovative solutions that enhance project execution and operational...

Irvine, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $173K *

Join us to develop and maintain security tools, investigate risks, and enhance team operations. Collaborate with experienced engineers while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive environment, se...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Join us to design and operate AI systems that enhance product capabilities and internal operations. Collaborate with a skilled team to drive architecture decisions and ensure production quality while...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of autonomous driving by designing and implementing advanced behavior planning systems. Collaborate with experts to tackle complex challenges in dynamic environme...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$84K - $167K *

Drive impactful AI evaluations by leading business analysis initiatives, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure proposed solutions meet real needs and deliver measurable value, ultimately guiding...

Durham, NCRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leading complex projects within the defense sector. Drive strategic initiatives, manage resources, and ensure compliance while fostering a high-performance team environment. Join u...

Crane, INRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Support the growth of public sector partnerships by leading technical pre-sales, mentoring teams, and ensuring seamless customer experiences. Collaborate across departments to deliver tailored solutio...

San Francisco, CARemote

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

$183K - $229K *

Drive the evolution of AI architecture, enabling teams to build scalable AI solutions on a robust platform. Collaborate with product teams to translate roadmaps into actionable designs, ensuring high...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining automation in industrial testing. You'll develop robust test frameworks and simulators, ensuring seamless integration and coverage for critical protocols while collaborat...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced analytics and AI solutions, collaborating with clients to develop predictive models and generative AI systems that drive strategic business insights and enhance de...

Toronto, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Unlock your potential by partnering with Sales to drive customer success, leading technical pre-sales processes, and mentoring peers while ensuring seamless transitions from sale to implementation acr...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$170K - $185K *

Champion innovative software solutions by leading complex projects, mentoring engineers, and driving technical excellence across teams. Collaborate on strategic initiatives to enhance reliability and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$231K - $317K *

Shape the future of customer solutions by leading a dynamic team of engineers to tackle complex operational challenges, ensuring high-quality deliverables and measurable value for strategic clients in...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion a team dedicated to Trust & Safety, enhancing platform security by preventing fraud and abuse. Lead engineering efforts to build detection systems and tools, ensuring customer protection whil...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive enterprise modernization through AI solutions. Oversee complex implementations, ensuring alignment across technical and business stakeholders while delivering meas...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.