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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$130K - $155K *

Transform the reliability landscape by building cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and observability practices. Join a senior team to enhance mission-critical operations, ensuring safe and efficie...

CanadaRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform customer operations by designing integrated material flow solutions. Analyze data, map processes, and create layouts that enhance efficiency across functional areas, ensuring seamless order...

Louisville, KYRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$123K - $183K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team of developers to design, build, and maintain innovative full stack applications, ensuring high-quality code and architectural excellence in a collaborative e...

Missouri, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $135K *

Shape the future of digital services by developing user-centric applications and enhancing software engineering practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions for fe...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading security initiatives and shaping strategy as a Principal Security Engineer. Collaborate with teams to design and implement robust security solutions that align with busi...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping security strategy and driving innovation. As a Principal Security Engineer, you'll design and enhance security solutions, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to e...

Florida, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Transform business workflows by developing and maintaining applications that enhance productivity and information sharing across teams. Collaborate with IT and business units to deliver innovative sol...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$152K - $287K *

Champion the development of a robust infrastructure platform for EDA, enabling seamless self-service capabilities for engineering teams. Drive operational excellence and enhance developer experience w...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $183K *

Unlock potential by delivering innovative SaaS solutions and AI experiences. Collaborate across teams to enhance product quality and accelerate software delivery while ensuring reliability and custome...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Engineer innovative software solutions that enhance user experience while ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. Collaborate with multiple teams to deliver impactful, well-documented appl...

Leesburg, VARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$68K - $131K *

Unlock potential by combining mechanical engineering with IT software expertise. Manage software tools, ensure licensing compliance, and collaborate on engineering solutions that enhance efficiency in...

RemoteRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing network engineering team, overseeing design and delivery of AI data center networks. Foster growth, ensure operational excellence, and drive innovation...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $110K *

Contribute to advancing enterprise Identity, Credential, and Access Management capabilities by providing systems analysis, requirements traceability, and technical documentation support across multipl...

Washington, DCRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$83K *

Deliver innovative engineering solutions for the EVA Remote Observation Camera project. Collaborate with teams to design, test, and validate hardware while ensuring compliance with established guideli...

Houston, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Innovate solutions as a Global Resolution Engineer, tackling complex escalations across diverse customer environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance product reliability and drive proactive improve...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Strategize customer success by leveraging performance software solutions to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and reliability across diverse industries, ensuring effective project execution and...

Colorado, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive the design and support of operational Active Network Management Systems, ensuring seamless integration and functionality throughout their lifecycle while collaborating with internal teams and cu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $222K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of structural engineering through innovative design and mentorship. Lead multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring technical excellence while advancing your career in...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$230K - $322K *

Lead a high-performing engineering team to build scalable ranking and indexing platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to translate product needs into actionable strategies, ensuring ope...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$75K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team to build innovative apps and automations that enhance efficiency across the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify challenges and implement solutions, dr...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $160K *

Empower healthcare leaders by delivering actionable insights through advanced analytics. Collaborate with executives to address strategic workforce challenges, utilizing AI-driven data solutions to en...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$218K - $256K *

Lead the end-to-end execution of ML systems for identity verification, ensuring the integrity of millions of accounts through advanced models and cross-team collaboration, while mentoring engineers an...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Optimize quality assurance processes by designing and maintaining automation frameworks that enhance software reliability and delivery speed. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure complian...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on software design and development. Contribute to innovative projects while enhancing your coding skills in a collaborative environment that emphasizes tec...

Las Vegas, NVRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $180K *

Shape innovative solutions by leading customer discovery and technical workshops. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define infrastructure needs and deliver compelling proposals that drive bus...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.