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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$102K - $231K *

Unlock your potential by enhancing our CI/CD infrastructure, ensuring reliability and security while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and operational excellence in softwar...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$171K - $300K *

Champion complex enterprise deployments by leading technical solutions, driving customer success, and influencing product strategy. Leverage your expertise to architect innovative automations and ment...

San Diego, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $171K *

Accelerate sales growth by managing and qualifying strategic Enterprise Intelligence opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring comprehensive engagement and communication to opti...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$88K - $105K *

Transform your career with this role driving innovative design in automotive ICE products. Lead development, collaborate globally, and enhance vehicle performance through advanced design engineering p...

Farmington Hills, MIRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $99K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic operations and analysis to enhance business performance. Collaborate across functions to synthesize data, create impactful reports, and support decision-making fo...

Virginia, MNRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $190K *

Join a team that's redefining automotive design by leading mechanical development for cutting-edge connected devices. Drive innovation from concept to production, tackling challenges and collaborating...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $128K *

Transform data-driven applications by leveraging your software development expertise. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, implement, and enhance solutions that improve decision-making...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Program Analyst, supporting program management and governance for a key initiative. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze data, develop reports, and ensure documenta...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $165K *

Join our dynamic team to lead the development of high-performance backend solutions. Leverage your expertise in Java, microservices, and real-time data streaming to drive innovation and mentor a talen...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$156K - $225K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of ServiceNow solutions, leading design and engineering efforts while mentoring teams. Drive technical excellence and innovation across projects, ensuring best pra...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $183K *

Advance your career by designing and implementing secure identity solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance authentication and authorization capabilities across platforms, ensuring...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $107K *

Take ownership of enhancing security posture by managing IAM systems, utilizing Microsoft Sentinel and Defender, and leveraging Kusto Query Language (KQL) for threat detection and response in a collab...

Phoenix, AZRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing PLC/HMI control systems for diverse manufacturing processes. Collaborate with clients and lead projects while mentoring junior engineers to deliver innov...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$172K - $230K *

Join a dynamic team to shape TKO's AI architecture and agent platforms. Drive innovation by defining standards, validating technical solutions, and guiding cross-functional teams to enhance AI capabil...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to elevate software quality through innovative testing strategies, ensuring robust performance and scalability. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive testing initiatives and enha...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform gameplay experiences by implementing immersive systems in Unreal Engine. Collaborate with designers to realize game features, ensuring engaging multiplayer interactions and iterative develop...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$156K - $225K *

Join us to lead ServiceNow projects, providing expert design and engineering solutions. Collaborate with teams globally, mentor engineers, and drive technical excellence while ensuring client satisfac...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $231K *

Transform the design landscape by developing core components and systems that enhance AI-driven design and code generation, ensuring quality and performance across web and mobile applications while co...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $195K *

Champion the development of innovative design systems that enhance user experience across web and mobile platforms. Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality, accessible, and maintainable code whi...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $149K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing scalable software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical designs while ensuring project timelines...

New Jersey, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$117K - $189K *

Lead the charge in establishing a modern quality-engineering practice, driving automation strategy and framework development while mentoring teams to enhance release readiness and quality metrics acro...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $226K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in AI engineering, taking ownership of complex projects from inception to deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform technical requirements...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovation by developing AI-driven software solutions that enhance secure application delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of softw...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $266K *

Drive best-in-class travel support through strategic leadership and operational excellence. Oversee lodging, flights, and customer advocacy, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and exception...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $275K *

Elevate data strategy and reporting for the System Performance Organization, transforming complex robotics data into compelling narratives for executive stakeholders while fostering team growth and al...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.