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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$95K - $115K *

Drive data-driven decision-making by transforming complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting and analytics using advanced SQL and AI tools, ens...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to develop and enhance a robust platform for agents and workflows, driving productivity and collaboration across engineering and business functions while ensuring qualit...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $110K *

Explore a pivotal role in competitive intelligence, conducting in-depth research and analysis to support strategic decision-making across various departments, driving business growth and client retent...

Palo Alto, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance financial management practices and support critical operations. Collaborate across levels to drive process improvements and deliver impactful financial insights in a fas...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $220K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in cloud technology and engineering excellence. Lead and mentor engineers while shaping strategic direction for Fan and Club products, ensuring high performance a...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive enterprise solution implementations by leading requirements analysis, designing scalable architectures, and delivering innovative solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and manage c...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $124K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines, enhancing software delivery and operational stability for enterprise applications while collaborating with cross-functiona...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your technical expertise to enhance enterprise applications. Collaborate with diverse teams to troubleshoot issues, configure systems, and deliver sustainable solutions...

Fayetteville, NCRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$200K - $230K *

Transform laboratory automation by leading the integration of intelligent workflows, AI, and interoperability standards to create scalable, innovative solutions that enhance scientific capabilities ac...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$144K - $165K *

Unlock potential by owning data architecture and reliability across domains. Collaborate with an AI-first team to design robust data pipelines, enhance analytics, and drive impactful solutions in a dy...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Optimize the Martech architecture by consolidating tools and enhancing collaboration between Engineering and Marketing. Drive strategy for data management, consent compliance, and analytics to create...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Champion the development of a comprehensive economic policy plan for the AI era, addressing workforce changes, equitable gains, and funding strategies. Collaborate with researchers and policymakers to...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$66K - $138K *

Join a dynamic team to lead enterprise software implementations, guiding clients from discovery to deployment. Leverage your consulting expertise and technical skills to drive project success and enha...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of design and documentation for AV projects, ensuring compliance with quality standards. Collaborate with sales and operations to deliver seamless project execution while enhancing tech...

Mesa, AZRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex aerodynamics into quantifiable performance standards, ensuring safe automated flight operations. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to define operational thresholds and enhanc...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$141K - $236K *

Shape the future of identity governance by leading SailPoint ISC implementation, enhancing security protocols, and mentoring engineers in a dynamic, global environment focused on innovation and compli...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of power systems by managing protection design and coordination analyses for transmission systems, ensuring safety and reliability while guiding a skilled team in...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Transform customer data integration strategies by leveraging your expertise to guide clients in optimizing data flow into the Fusion platform, ensuring reliability and value across complex environment...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $125K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects for a federal data analytics platform, ensuring operational excellence through effective communication, risk management, and collaboration across teams whi...

Virginia, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $203K *

Drive the architecture for a scalable co-simulation ecosystem, integrating software and models across vehicle domains. Collaborate with teams to establish standards, improve platform capabilities, and...

Markham, ONRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Innovate backend services and APIs in Node.js and TypeScript to enhance ad experiences across mobile and web platforms, collaborating with engineers and product teams to drive impactful advertising so...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $160K *

Drive end-to-end sales recruiting, building processes and partnerships with leadership to attract top talent. Manage multiple searches while ensuring a positive candidate experience and maintaining ac...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $220K *

Unlock potential by taking ownership of projects from concept to deployment. Collaborate with leadership and teams to shape architecture, ensuring quality and security in a fast-paced environment whil...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $190K *

Champion innovative technology solutions by leading the design and implementation of secure, scalable applications that enhance data utilization and support mission-driven programs across multidiscipl...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $175K *

Transform customer security needs into tailored solutions by leveraging your technical expertise in video management systems. Collaborate with sales teams to deliver impactful demonstrations and ensur...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 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.