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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$98K - $122K *

Join a team that's redefining interior design by leading multi-disciplinary projects, mentoring talent, and crafting innovative furniture plans that inspire clients and enhance spaces, while maintaini...

United StatesRemote

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

$120K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize scalable data solutions that enhance healthcare technology platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and drive informed dec...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$198K - $340K *

Shape the future of AI evaluation by identifying benchmark weaknesses, developing fixes, and collaborating with authors to enhance quality across tasks and datasets. Drive impactful research in a hand...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Champion the future of network engineering by architecting and developing high-performance networks that power AI at scale. Lead innovative solutions and mentor a talented team to enhance global netwo...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee financial and project controls for federal contracts, focusing on construction management. Collaborate with project managers and leadership to ensure accurate forecastin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $139K *

Unlock your creative potential as a Senior Designer, leading impactful projects across branding, presentations, and campaigns. Collaborate with a dynamic team to craft compelling visual narratives tha...

Washington, DCRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $119K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare analytics by leveraging actuarial expertise and AI integration to drive innovative solutions and enhance decision-making in government programs...

Newark, NJRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $185K *

Engage in the administration and operation of enterprise AI tools and API management platforms. Ensure security, availability, and compliance while providing operational support and documentation for...

Atlanta, GARemote

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

$135K - $165K *

Transform the marketing landscape by driving product launches, shaping narratives, and executing strategies in a dynamic environment. Collaborate closely with engineers to communicate complex technolo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $220K *

Manage and elevate a team of engineers to deliver AI-powered healthcare solutions. Oversee project planning, architecture, and team development while ensuring high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced, re...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by engaging in complex SCADA systems work, collaborating with engineers and technicians to enhance system efficiency and user experience while managing multiple projects in a dyn...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $175K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud solutions by architecting innovative CaaS and cloud-native technologies. Collaborate with customers to tackle complex challenges and drive successful cloud transfor...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead backend development and API architecture, ensuring security, performance, and data integrity while collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver robust solutions...

Albany, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $255K *

Unlock potential by leading AI innovation and transformation initiatives. Collaborate with departmental leaders to create a cohesive AI roadmap, driving measurable business outcomes and fostering a cu...

Dallas, TXRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$153K - $255K *

Empower innovation by leading AI transformation initiatives that drive measurable business outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to create a cohesive roadmap, ensuring successful adoption and integr...

Atlanta, GARemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $190K *

Help us shape the future of AI operations by leading a dynamic team focused on innovative solutions, strategic partnerships, and technical excellence in agentic environments. Drive growth and operatio...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer innovative AI solutions by designing autonomous agents that enhance manufacturing workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data pipelines and drive impactful results in a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $252K *

Unlock potential by driving the design and implementation of scalable DNS & Kubernetes architectures. Collaborate with teams to automate processes, ensuring performance and security in mission-critica...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$96K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing aerospace wire harnesses, ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a UX Design Engineer, blending design and engineering to create intuitive user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape innovative products, from concept...

Atlanta, GARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise contact center solutions as a senior technical expert, focusing on design, implementation, and automation of Genesys Cloud CX. Collaborate with teams to enhance platform reliabili...

Oregon, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Transform the e-commerce landscape by leading backend architecture and integrations on Adobe Commerce. Drive performance optimization, mentor developers, and ensure operational reliability while colla...

Oregon, USRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in building and scaling commercial strategies for AI solutions, fostering partnerships, and driving revenue growth through innovative GTM plans and relationship management in a dynamic...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $110K *

Champion the implementation and support of Windows Server environments, ensuring optimal performance and security across diverse customer infrastructures while collaborating with technical teams and s...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform the security landscape by integrating security practices into CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes environments, ensuring robust protection for cloud-native applications, AI services, and infrastr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.