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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$160K - $194K *

Empower member success by managing relationships, delivering tailored solutions, and driving growth through strategic engagement and innovative service delivery in a dynamic IT environment...

New Jersey, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $134K *

Champion digital integration by analyzing business processes, managing complex projects, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and dri...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Develop and implement MLOps strategy for enterprise-grade ML systems, driving model lifecycle management. Collaborate with teams to design scalable pipelines and ensure high reliability across ML solu...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer client relationships by uncovering challenges and identifying tailored solutions. Collaborate with teams to advance opportunities and deepen understanding of Treasury and Capital Markets, driv...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Engage in impactful project management, driving success for state and local government initiatives. Oversee project planning, scheduling, and compliance while ensuring quality and client satisfaction...

Virginia, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$315K - $370K *

Join a team that's redefining offensive security by leading engineering efforts to transform research into scalable, customer-facing products. Drive strategy, execution, and innovation across multiple...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $150K *

Join a team that's engineering innovative cloud solutions, ensuring stability and performance while driving continuous improvement across scalable environments. Your expertise will shape the future of...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$206K - $242K *

Lead the charge in offensive security research for Kubernetes, developing attack capabilities and strategies. Own complex projects from design to integration, influencing security practices across clo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $266K *

Lead the charge in transforming customer engagements by managing AWS solutions delivery, ensuring client satisfaction, and driving strategic growth through strong relationships and innovative practice...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving AI security marketing initiatives, creating demos, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product visibility and adoption. Serve as the technical voice fo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join us to lead strategic projects in speech and audio, driving high-quality data programs for AI. You'll manage complex workflows, enhance client communication, and ensure quality standards in a rapi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $265K *

Lead the charge in establishing enterprise AI security capabilities to mitigate cybersecurity risks. Oversee AI security across platforms, ensuring compliance and protection of sensitive data while dr...

Raritan, NJRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $90K *

Join us to support sales and engineering teams by developing precise estimates for Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and related wireless projects, ensuring technical accuracy and cost competitiveness...

Tampa, FLRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$195K - $235K *

Drive innovation in autonomous systems by building robust platforms for AI agents, ensuring seamless execution and user-friendly interfaces while tackling complex distributed systems challenges across...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Shape the future of security by leading efforts to protect and modernize a federal platform. Balance legacy system maintenance with the development of a secure cloud-based solution, ensuring complianc...

Fairfax, VARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$75K - $136K *

Elevate your career by designing and developing high-performance systems that ensure security and reliability at scale. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and optimize solutions that...

Cambridge, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the renewable energy landscape by managing data portfolios, analyzing project performance, and enhancing financial reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic energ...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a transformative team as an Engineering Manager to lead engineering initiatives, inspire innovation, and drive technical excellence in revolutionizing healthcare technology while fostering profes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Shape the future of technical sales by partnering with teams to drive customer success, leading the pre-sales process, and mentoring peers. Leverage your expertise to connect business needs with innov...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$68K - $104K *

Join a dynamic structural design team to shape innovative engineering solutions. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to develop 3D structural designs, solve complex issues, and mentor junior talen...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the evolution of our Platform & Infrastructure, driving team growth and enhancing collaboration with Product Engineering. Shape processes for monitoring and incident management while optimizing v...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the vision and growth of Platform & Infrastructure, enhancing team dynamics and collaboration with Product Engineering while optimizing processes and vendor relationships for sustained performan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Elevate platform reliability by managing AI productivity support, ensuring seamless operations and user satisfaction through proactive troubleshooting, testing, and collaboration across teams to enhan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $145K *

Elevate project delivery by managing multiple concurrent engagements, ensuring timely execution and quality. Collaborate with teams to drive client satisfaction and optimize resources while maintainin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative systems to drive customer acquisition and activation. Collaborate with growth teams to build automated workflows and data infrastructures that enhance lead generation and pipeline e...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.