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 - $230K *

Elevate your career by owning the infrastructure and security of a multi-environment platform. Collaborate with leadership to build and operate systems that support critical government operations and...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $143K *

Lead the charge in developing structural designs using advanced modeling software. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to create detailed drawings and resolve design challenges, ensuring timely...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$157K - $174K *

Elevate technical execution in GMP manufacturing by leading complex workstreams for comparability strategies, tech transfers, and process improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensur...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $170K *

Shape the future of AI-driven product development by architecting robust solutions, collaborating with product managers, and ensuring quality throughout the lifecycle. Drive innovation and empower tea...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $168K *

Drive product strategy and execution for AI initiatives in clinical workflows, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate complex concepts into impactful solutions and measurements for key...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$466K - $500K+*

Unlock potential by developing scalable AI/ML model serving infrastructure. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance performance and availability of high-traffic systems, driving innovation in a dyna...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of CX AI delivery, leading complex programs to measurable outcomes. Manage a diverse portfolio, drive client engagement, and foster innovation in AI-driven solutio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$217K - $303K *

Innovate with us to lead a high-performing engineering team, shaping a scalable AI-powered knowledge graph platform that enhances data quality and drives impactful user experiences across multiple app...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$200K - $250K *

Innovate AI solutions by collaborating with business teams to design, build, and launch impactful products. Own the entire product lifecycle, from discovery to production, ensuring measurable improvem...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by joining our team to analyze and reverse engineer Android applications, identifying security risks and enhancing application security through collaboration and advanced techniq...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$167K - $245K *

Unlock your potential by shaping security design and verification across network devices. Collaborate globally to enhance threat modeling, implement secure patterns, and ensure robust security deliver...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$128K - $153K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology by delivering impactful software solutions. Collaborate on innovative projects, optimize data operations, and enhance user experiences while support...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Create robust data pipelines and platforms, transforming diverse datasets for analytics and AI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data reliability and integrity in a dynamic AWS enviro...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $180K *

Empower your career by delivering AI observability solutions end-to-end. Collaborate with a cross-functional team to enhance user experiences and drive insights into AI systems, shaping the future of...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$218K - $245K *

Empower AI observability by delivering end-to-end solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and insights into agent performance, costs, and errors, while navigat...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with a hands-on role in identity security, focusing on IAM solutions across multiple platforms. Lead the implementation of access controls and governance while collaborating with tea...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$165K - $227K *

Explore innovative AI-driven audio processing solutions by developing real-time algorithms for sound event detection and context understanding. Collaborate with experts to prototype and implement cutt...

Framingham, MARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$195K - $312K *

Zillow is seeking a Principal Applied Scientist to join the Agentic AI team, focusing on developing advanced multimodal technologies for understanding homes. The role involves designing and prototypin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$253K - $354K *

Transform the user experience by leading a dynamic ML team to enhance recommendation systems, ensuring optimal community engagement and sustainable growth through innovative technical strategies and c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$76K - $98K *

Contribute to innovative civil engineering projects by designing stormwater management systems and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable solutions while ensuring compliance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$73K - $123K *

Elevate your career by managing complex fraud investigations, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders to mitigate risks. Utilize your expertise to analyze cases, educate others, and d...

Lansing, MIRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $116K *

Lead transformative projects by managing teams, enhancing client relations, and ensuring quality outcomes. Drive financial performance while fostering collaboration and implementing best practices to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $148K *

Champion AI-driven product development by defining, prioritizing, and validating solutions that meet business goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure clarity and quality in product de...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $175K *

Unlock potential by modernizing enterprise Jira and Confluence environments, executing complex migrations, and integrating work management with development pipelines for impactful modernization initia...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $255K *

Shape the future of application security by mentoring teams, driving initiatives, and enhancing security practices. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to identify vulnerabilities and implement...

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  •   8 - 10 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.