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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$165K - $220K *

Join a team that's redefining avionics systems engineering by translating customer needs into innovative architectures and requirements. Collaborate across domains to deliver high-quality solutions in...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$121K - $218K *

Transform complex challenges into innovative solutions by developing robust security products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance threat detection and protect customers from online ris...

Cambridge, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $121K *

Transform your career by leading full stack development with C#, ReactJS, and .NET technologies. Collaborate on software design, implementation, and continuous improvement to deliver innovative soluti...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate incident response capabilities by developing dashboards and alerts, optimizing cloud performance, and ensuring security compliance. Collaborate with product teams to enhance IAM needs while dr...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$65K - $135K *

Transform operations by coordinating program activities, ensuring timely documentation, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to meet mission objectives and resolve challenges effectively...

Vienna, VARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape enterprise sales strategies by driving growth in large home-care organizations. Own the full sales cycle, engage with C-suite executives, and advocate for innovative solutions in a dynamic healt...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance operational workflows for autonomous trucking. Lead process design, maintain quality standards, and drive continuous improvement across multiple workstreams while collab...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic insights by analyzing cross-functional data to enhance decision-making. Collaborate with teams to build a trusted business intelligence framework, delivering actionable recommendations...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $115K *

Unlock insights into financial crime by investigating complex AML cases, driving compliance initiatives, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance detection models and operational efficiency in a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and optimization of complex data systems. Drive data projects, ensure quality, and mentor junior engineers while aligning solutions with business goals to enhanc...

Missouri, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $176K *

Innovate solutions by leading mechanical engineering projects to enhance production processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to design, implement, and optimize equipment and systems, ensuring safety a...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$113K - $198K *

Transform your career by leading innovative fire engineering projects, mentoring teams, and driving business development. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver complex design solutions while ensur...

Lenexa, KSRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$184K - $287K *

Unlock the potential of AI by developing agentic insights infrastructure that transforms data into actionable recommendations for leadership, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery in a collaborative e...

Santa Clara, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $193K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative ServiceNow solutions across diverse projects. Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and optimize technology offerings while maintaining strong client rela...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $204K *

Innovate data solutions by collaborating with Agile teams to design, develop, and implement robust cloud data architectures. Drive transformation through cutting-edge technologies, ensuring scalabilit...

Mclean, VARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$157K - $224K *

Champion the evolution of developer tooling and CI/CD pipelines, leading a global team to enhance operational efficiency and drive platform modernization for a multi-tenant SaaS environment, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing complex Federal applications by designing, developing, and maintaining full-stack solutions using Java and Angular. Collaborate in an Agile environment to deliver secure...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $265K *

Unlock your potential as a technical leader, driving innovative solutions in Web Application Firewall integration. Collaborate across teams to enhance security and deliver impactful customer outcomes...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of manufacturing by supporting project coordination and gaining cross-functional experience. Collaborate with experts while contributing to innovative solutions i...

Michigan, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $160K *

Drive the development of critical enterprise applications for DoD personnel, enhancing program and financial management capabilities. Collaborate within a product team to modernize technology and deli...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $102K *

Shape the future of HR compliance by leading a dynamic team to develop policies, ensure regulatory adherence, and mitigate risks across a multi-state workforce while leveraging AI innovations for oper...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion automation initiatives to enhance enterprise technology operations, transforming manual workflows into efficient systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize processes and de...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $180K *

Unlock your potential by leading AI advancements in structural biology, evaluating agent reasoning, and ensuring scientific accuracy across molecular systems. Collaborate with engineers and scientists...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $165K *

Shape the future of AI/ML infrastructure by architecting and implementing scalable solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize AI model deployment and ensure system reliability, sec...

Ontario, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Software Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop scalable web applications that enhance user workflows and improve healthcare solutions...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.