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 - $187K *

Grow your career with a hands-on Engineering Manager role leading a dynamic team to enhance an AI-powered healthcare hiring platform, ensuring quality, reliability, and innovation across multiple tech...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $195K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative substation engineering projects, collaborating with AI teams to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in design and execution, while ensuring quality and strategi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive the growth of the NGDCA Program Office, managing a team and overseeing multi-year engineering initiatives while ensuring effective collaboration across functions and maintaining rigorous decisio...

Arizona, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance a leading practice management platform. Collaborate with engineers and designers to build innovative solutions, leveraging modern technologies in a fast-paced, agile env...

Utah, USRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $175K *

Engage in transforming developer experience by creating precise, accessible documentation for cutting-edge AI products. Drive automation systems to ensure consistency and quality, while enhancing reso...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $223K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise AI solutions, bridging sales and technical teams to deliver impactful transformations. Engage with customers to architect scalable solutions, ensuring operationa...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $350K *

Join a dynamic team to implement cutting-edge ML model architectures in simulation, ensuring bit-exact execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate model bring-up and drive innovatio...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $148K *

Lead assessments and develop strategies for cybersecurity, privacy, and AI risk. Collaborate with clients to enhance their security programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and frameworks while...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $322K *

Champion innovative machine learning initiatives, leading cross-functional collaborations to enhance user engagement and drive impactful AI solutions from concept to production...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$180K - $230K *

Drive team success by fostering a collaborative culture and high productivity. Lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and shape the technical roadmap to enhance user experiences while achieving...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $170K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing e-commerce platforms using Magento, enhancing user experiences and functionality while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet client goals...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $207K *

Innovate AI and ML systems as a Principal Architect, collaborating with teams to design agentic architectures and scalable solutions. Drive production delivery while shaping standards and best practic...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$224K - $396K *

Transform enterprise sales by driving AI platform adoption across a designated territory. Collaborate with partners and executives to identify opportunities, manage pipelines, and lead engagements tha...

Illinois, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Elevate cybersecurity and AI security growth by forging strategic client partnerships. Drive complex pursuits, develop tailored solutions, and translate client needs into actionable programs that enha...

New York, NYRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engage with senior stakeholders to drive cybersecurity and AI security growth. Leverage expertise to identify opportunities, build relationships, and orchestrate complex solutions that align with clie...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $132K *

Champion the design of agent-ready workflows by translating complex business processes into clear requirements. Collaborate with product teams to enhance AI capabilities and ensure seamless human-agen...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $104K *

Unlock the potential of data science in environmental consulting. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deploy innovative AI solutions that enhance operations and client services, dr...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$172K - $205K *

Transform data into actionable insights to optimize the insurance business. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience and drive revenue growth through advanced analytics a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Transform enterprise IT capabilities by leading desktop virtualization solutions, ensuring secure and adaptable infrastructure while enhancing customer support and operational efficiency in a dynamic...

Quantico, VARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $125K *

Unlock potential by driving operational excellence in global Talent Acquisition. Manage reporting, systems, and technology adoption while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance recruiting strategi...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software quality through innovative testing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable applications that support clinical research...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $180K *

Empower clients by owning technical relationships for the Enterprise Suite, guiding them from discovery to implementation. Collaborate with teams to enhance adoption and resolve issues, ensuring seaml...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $160K *

Transform complex requirements into innovative technical solutions, guiding teams in designing and implementing enterprise-scale architectures that enhance the quality of life for Veterans through the...

Virginia, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Innovate technical solutions for complex programs, guiding teams through the full delivery lifecycle while ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry standards to enhance services for Ve...

Reston, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and support advanced Active Network Management Systems, leading their lifecycle from development to commissioning while ensuring integration with external systems and del...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.