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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$230K - $250K *

Innovate with us to enhance security for cutting-edge aerospace products. Lead the development of robust identity and access solutions, ensuring compliance across diverse environments while collaborat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$145K - $165K *

Elevate user experiences by developing high-quality React and JavaScript solutions. Collaborate with designers and engineers to deliver innovative features while mentoring team members and ensuring pr...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Lead transformative corporate marketing strategies to amplify brand presence, drive media engagement, and shape industry narratives. Collaborate with executives to enhance market adoption and revenue...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $112K *

Develop advanced GIS solutions and manage projects to enhance data accessibility and integrity. Collaborate with teams to implement innovative technologies, streamline operations, and support data-dri...

Durham, NCRemote

1 week ago

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

$140K - $167K *

Champion growth by driving Chainguard's SEO and developer marketing strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance visibility and user adoption, focusing on measurable outcomes and pipeline gro...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $196K *

Drive innovation in machine learning by developing models that enhance lending decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data, execute experiments, and translate insights into acti...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$184K - $356K *

Develop metrics and evaluation methodologies to enhance Autonomous Vehicle software. Collaborate across teams to innovate testing strategies and deliver data-driven insights, driving forward cutting-e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$99K - $120K *

Join our innovative team to architect and deliver cutting-edge IoT systems for special projects. You'll drive initiatives from concept to field pilot, integrating advanced technologies in a dynamic, c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $105K *

Unlock your potential by designing and optimizing AI-driven applications. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance deployment engineering resources and stay at the forefront of technology advancemen...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative civil structural engineering solutions for substation projects, focusing on design, quality assurance, and client collaboration. Lead teams in developing foundational and structural d...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$64K - $111K *

Join us to manage and enhance the Oncology EMR systems, ensuring seamless integration and user support while leading projects and driving process improvements in a dynamic healthcare environment...

Champaign, ILRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$77K - $108K *

Transform customer experiences by providing expert Microsoft infrastructure support, focusing on Copilot and Microsoft 365. Collaborate with teams to diagnose issues, drive resolutions, and enhance se...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

Drive the integration of machine learning models into production systems, ensuring reliability and scalability. Collaborate with data scientists to optimize data processing pipelines and automate CI/C...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Transform data workflows by developing and maintaining ETL processes using SSIS, SQL, and Python. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, traceable data for mission-critical analys...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $225K *

Champion the future of risk management by leveraging your actuarial expertise in a remote role focused on regulatory consulting, pricing, reserving, and reinsurance strategies, while advancing your pr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Shape large-scale system integration projects by managing technical aspects, leading workshops, and ensuring successful implementation of ADMS/OMS systems while collaborating with clients and project...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining user experiences for complex technical products. You'll lead design efforts, transforming intricate concepts into intuitive interfaces while collaborating closely with Pr...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform the learning landscape by leading the design and development of innovative educational materials. You'll engage diverse teams to create immersive, high-quality training experiences using cut...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $170K *

Elevate employee experiences by leading the design and implementation of integrated HR Service Delivery solutions leveraging ServiceNow and Microsoft technologies...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $200K *

Drive the creation of a cutting-edge AI decisioning platform by leading a new engineering team. Collaborate with stakeholders to transition from prototype to production, ensuring high-quality, scalabl...

Toronto, ONRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$98K - $147K *

Champion innovative infrastructure solutions by planning, executing, and optimizing systems and networks. Collaborate with IT leadership to enhance performance and stability while addressing complex t...

Englewood, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of sales enablement by partnering with our global Account Executive team. Drive change, optimize onboarding, and enhance productivity through innovative AI tools and best practices, e...

San Mateo, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Optimize business processes by analyzing workflows, gathering requirements, and supporting automation initiatives. Collaborate with senior analysts to enhance efficiency and drive strategic improvemen...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by ensuring our products meet high standards. Collaborate with engineering teams to test APIs, SDKs, and real-time integrations, while building automation for fas...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $181K *

Deliver innovative AI-driven insurance solutions by managing product direction, collaborating across teams, and leveraging data to solve complex customer challenges. Drive outcomes from concept to lau...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.