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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$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving innovation by leveraging your technical expertise to lead and mentor engineers, enhance product performance, and deliver high-quality, cloud-native solutions across diverse...

United StatesRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $160K *

Transform the future of autonomous ground support equipment by leading product strategy and roadmap development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, performance, and reliability...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Join us to design and optimize enterprise observability solutions using Splunk ITSI. Leverage your expertise to enhance IT operations, translate business needs into actionable strategies, and mentor j...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Architect enterprise-scale GitLab solutions, leading migrations and optimizing CI/CD pipelines. Deliver customer-facing engagements, ensuring compliance and security while collaborating with GitLab's...

Springfield, VARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $180K *

Join us as a Technology Architect to shape and govern our Sales & Marketing tech ecosystem. Lead architecture design, drive integration strategies, and mentor teams to enhance client engagement and op...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $289K *

Lead the enterprise platform strategy and modernization efforts, driving innovation and automation to enhance business performance and agility while managing global engineering teams and aligning tech...

United StatesRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of design systems by creating intuitive, AI-friendly interfaces. Collaborate with a dynamic team to build reusable components and streamline production processes, enhancing user exper...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$106K - $198K *

Deliver full-stack data solutions across the data processing pipeline, leveraging systems engineering principles to enhance data lifecycle management and ensure efficient data access and delivery at s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $266K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI solutions by developing scalable, innovative applications within the Salesforce ecosystem. Collaborate with clients to deliver strategic initiatives and exp...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative AI solutions by developing scalable applications and architectures within the Salesforce ecosystem. Collaborate with teams and clients to deliver impactful, intelligent experiences...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $96K *

Champion digital commerce excellence by supporting Salesforce Commerce Cloud initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders, document processes, and drive testing and issue resolution to enhance customer...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's advancing genomic research through innovative NGS data analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to validate algorithms and enhance assay development, ensuring accuracy an...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead impactful data science projects by transforming complex datasets into actionable insights. Collaborate with clients to design predictive models and enhance business outcomes in a dynamic, hands-o...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the analysis of complex business needs, bridging gaps between stakeholders and IT. Document requirements, validate solutions, and mentor junior analysts while ensuring project success and alignme...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Champion the growth of a self-directed engineering team, shaping processes, technical direction, and compliance in a fast-paced, regulated environment. Balance hands-on coding with leadership to drive...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the transformation of systems engineering practices for a critical weather modeling program, ensuring effective Agile adoption and collaboration across teams while enhancing software integration...

United StatesRemote

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

$66K - $102K *

Empower the future of PLM solutions by providing expert support for Teamcenter. Collaborate with global teams to enhance system performance, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement in a...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Champion innovative data visualization solutions to enhance strategic decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders to design, develop, and maintain impactful dashboards that simplify complex data fo...

Virginia, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by enhancing our internal tools through backend development, collaborating across teams to build reliable integrations and secure systems that drive operational efficiency and support...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $155K *

Explore a dynamic role combining application engineering with hands-on field support. Collaborate with customers and teams to troubleshoot and optimize solutions, ensuring successful installations and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$250K - $290K *

Drive the technical vision and execution for computer vision platforms, leading research and engineering teams to deliver scalable visual intelligence solutions while fostering a culture of innovation...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$135K - $160K *

Engineer innovative mechanical solutions by translating architectural concepts into practical designs. Collaborate across engineering disciplines while leading HVAC standards and ensuring effective ex...

Fort Worth, TXRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Project Architect, leading architectural projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative designs and construction documents that meet client n...

Chicago, ILRemote

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

$243K - $286K *

Lead the charge in shaping AI platform capabilities, driving product strategy and governance for foundational AI tools that enhance operational efficiency and product development across teams...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Empower our cybersecurity initiatives by providing strategic leadership and ensuring compliance with DoD standards. Drive enterprise-level security architecture and risk management across multiple Tas...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.