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.
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Data & AI Presales Solutions Architect
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Partner with us to drive transformative Data & AI solutions, leveraging your expertise in architecture and consulting to enhance client strategies and support sales growth across diverse technology la...
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Discover a dynamic role where you'll enhance customer search experiences and backend systems. Collaborate across teams to deliver intuitive, AI-powered solutions while ensuring performance and reliabi...
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Engage in our DevSecOps practice to develop APIs and integrations, ensuring secure systems and effective communication between stakeholders and developers. Contribute to continuous improvement while m...
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Lead the design and operation of cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring reliability and performance for a high-throughput trading platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhan...
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Empower your career by leading a dynamic team in building a robust ad tech data ecosystem. Drive innovation in measurement, attribution, and audience targeting while mentoring engineers and shaping cr...
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$85K - $111K *
Optimize infrastructure solutions by leading cross-functional teams to design, implement, and support resilient systems. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and operational...
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Empower the future of customer engagement by leading AI-driven testing strategies for large-scale contact center solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance service quality and operational readines...
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Elevate your career by leading technical strategy for client systems, shaping architecture across platforms, and driving multi-team initiatives in a hands-on role that influences security and reliabil...
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Infrastructure Security Vulnerability Engineer
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Join our team to manage and accelerate vulnerability remediation across cloud environments. Collaborate with technical teams to enhance security posture and ensure compliance with federal cybersecurit...
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Lead customer engagement and technical design for critical power projects, ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate across teams to resolve issues and manage multiple projects, driving successful...
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Elevate customer success by leading a team of Technical Success Managers to drive measurable outcomes, enhance product adoption, and ensure seamless execution across the customer lifecycle while foste...
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Lead the charge in developing a high-performing team of Technical Success Managers, ensuring customer success through effective onboarding, adoption, and risk management while driving measurable outco...
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Champion the development of innovative modeling capabilities to enhance our advanced simulation framework, collaborating with engineers to integrate numerical methods and apply machine learning for mo...
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Design and develop high-performing, accessible user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with accessibility standards while mentoring junior devel...
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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.