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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$131K - $228K *

Empower innovation by developing and optimizing radar perception systems for autonomous agricultural technology. Collaborate across hardware and software to enhance sensor fusion and ensure robust per...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $125K *

Shape the future of systems engineering by supporting requirements development, integration, and validation for complex technical programs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure mission s...

Orlando, FLRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $302K *

Transform the AI/ML landscape by leading a high-performing engineering team to deliver innovative solutions, including LLM applications and intelligent decision-support tools, while collaborating with...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $98K *

Transform project outcomes by managing BIM initiatives, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with standards. Leverage your expertise to enhance workflows and drive effective communication...

Independence, OHRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$187K - $234K *

Empower the Integrations team to scale impact by leading third-party integrations, creating reusable capabilities, and fostering a collaborative culture that drives effective delivery and continuous i...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$146K - $194K *

Optimize supplier production strategies by collaborating across teams to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in electrical commodities. Drive improvements and ensure adherence to quali...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Empower your software engineering career by leading backend development initiatives. Drive innovation and coding excellence while mentoring peers in TypeScript and Node.js, focusing on scalable servic...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by providing critical support for robotic systems in healthcare. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance user proficiency and ensure safe, effective procedures while driving inn...

Columbus, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform healthcare by providing expert support and training for robotic systems, ensuring seamless adoption and proficiency among clinical users. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience an...

Philadelphia, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's pivotal in advancing robotic minimally invasive care. You'll support early users, provide technical expertise during procedures, and collaborate with engineering teams to enhance sy...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by providing expert clinical support and training for robotic systems, ensuring effective adoption and proficiency among users. Collaborate with teams to enhance product usage and dri...

Cleveland, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to shape talent intelligence strategies, leveraging data and analytics to enhance hiring decisions. Drive insights that empower leaders to navigate the talent landscape and build d...

Georgia, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$255K - $295K *

Lead the technical direction for foundational services, guiding architecture and execution across teams to enhance platform capabilities for customer and partner experiences. Mentor engineers and infl...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize AI solutions by designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge models while collaborating across teams to enhance capabilities and drive innovation in a fast-paced environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$320K - $405K *

Engineer cutting-edge protection and automation systems for high-voltage substations, ensuring reliable power distribution and integration across our infrastructure portfolio. Collaborate with teams t...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and managing cloud systems, collaborating with teams to implement scalable architectures, and ensuring security and performance across platforms. This role requires indep...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $241K *

Join a team that's shaping infrastructure projects by leading engineering efforts, managing staffing, and ensuring quality standards while driving business development and fostering team growth in a d...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$115K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines on the Databricks Lakehouse Platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to delive...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $140K *

Empower integration solutions by designing and maintaining critical connections across platforms, enhancing Quote-to-Cash processes and ensuring seamless data flow for thousands of merchants through i...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to drive AI security product marketing initiatives, focusing on buyer insights, competitive analysis, and effective sales enablement. Collaborate on launches and con...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$203K - $366K *

Innovate and lead a high-performing software development team to deliver scalable enterprise Time and Pay solutions. Collaborate with HR and Finance to drive strategy and enhance operational efficienc...

Cambridge, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $201K *

Join us to shape the future of secure software delivery by developing AI-driven workflows and orchestrating complex systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive solutions that...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of health systems research by providing program-level coordination, operational analysis, and performance tracking. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance progra...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by architecting scalable conversational AI agents that drive growth across industries. Own the entire lifecycle from pilot to launch, collaborating with top enterprises to solve...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Drive your career with a pioneering product leader role focused on AI and enterprise platforms. Collaborate with teams to identify opportunities, validate needs, and transform ideas into scalable prod...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.