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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$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain data solutions using Palantir Foundry. Drive AI integration and enhance operational workflows while ment...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $110K *

Optimize project outcomes by performing UAV data capture and 3D laser scanning. Collaborate with teams to deliver actionable spatial data and develop models for visualization, ensuring compliance with...

Vienna, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Innovate your career by leading complex Microsoft technology engagements. As a subject-matter expert, you'll define standards, mentor peers, and shape practice strategy while collaborating with sales...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $220K *

Partner with us to tackle complex engineering challenges, leveraging deep expertise in TypeScript, Postgres, and AWS. Collaborate closely with our VP of Engineering to innovate and deliver impactful p...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Innovate security strategies by leading a team of engineers to detect, investigate, and respond to threats. Drive technical direction, prioritize risks, and enhance defenses using advanced models to p...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $350K *

Elevate the frontier of music research by driving quantitative innovation, building evaluation frameworks, and shaping product strategies in a collaborative environment focused on empowering artists a...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $178K *

Lead flight test missions for advanced aircraft, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational readiness. Collaborate with military and civilian teams to develop test plans and evaluate re...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Architect innovative application solutions across multiple customer engagements, guiding engineering teams and supporting pre-sales efforts. Drive technical direction, ensure project success, and enha...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate your career as you lead customer-focused solutions for complex treasury and capital markets challenges. Collaborate with diverse teams to design innovative Kondor solutions that align with...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $150K *

Transform the reliability of software applications by developing internal tools that automate processes and enhance site health. Lead full lifecycle ownership from coding to deployment, collaborating...

Georgia, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Join our team to design and implement production-grade workflows that enhance software engineering processes while collaborating with customers. Own the entire project lifecycle from discovery through...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Transform security solutions across multiple domains, driving technical direction and collaboration to address high-risk items and enhance Meta's security posture company-wide. Lead cross-functional t...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$122K - $192K *

Unlock potential by guiding enterprise customers in adopting AI-driven service solutions. Collaborate with IT leaders to transform traditional service desks into modern operations, enhancing efficienc...

New York, NYRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $154K *

Accelerate progress at our company by designing and building automated regression capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testing efficiency and reliability, ensuring faster r...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $183K *

Lead a globally distributed team to enhance our SaaS platform by mentoring engineers, driving technical strategy, and building scalable solutions using .NET and React. Balance engineering and manageme...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $183K *

Empower your engineering expertise to lead a global team in enhancing our SaaS platform. Drive technical strategy, mentor engineers, and build scalable solutions using .NET and React while advancing A...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Unlock a transformative career as a key player in healthcare sales, navigating complex decision-making processes, building relationships with diverse stakeholders, and driving impactful solutions that...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development of a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...

Los Angeles, CARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Deliver innovative routing solutions by designing and developing a scalable, enterprise-level interaction routing platform that optimizes real-time distribution of voice and digital interactions acros...

Calgary, ABRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Architect the future of contact center technology by designing and developing a robust routing engine that intelligently manages voice and digital interactions across diverse channels, ensuring high p...

Montreal, QCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise-scale contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels while collabora...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise-scale contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels while optimizing p...

San Diego, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Develop enterprise-scale routing engines for real-time distribution of voice and digital interactions, ensuring high availability and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to opt...

Philadelphia, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise-scale contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels while collabora...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining contact center technology by designing and building a cutting-edge routing engine. You'll develop scalable backend services for real-time interaction distribution, collab...

Ottawa, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.