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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$90K - $110K *

Transform the future of tax preparation by designing and building innovative software solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality products that prioritize user needs and data se...

Sacramento, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$250K - $400K *

Shape the future of AI by partnering with customers to design and deliver innovative data solutions. Collaborate with a senior team to tackle complex challenges and transform vague requests into actio...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $210K *

Shape the future of integrated propulsion systems by leading product definition, roadmap planning, and technical coordination across multidisciplinary teams to meet customer needs and drive innovation...

Denver, CORemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $87K *

Unlock potential by leveraging engineering expertise to analyze, design, and deliver innovative solutions for diverse civil projects, collaborating across disciplines to meet client needs and regulato...

Illinois, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $87K *

Launch your engineering career by contributing to innovative civil projects, utilizing advanced software, and collaborating across disciplines to shape the future built environment while adhering to r...

Illinois, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in cybersecurity engineering by resolving complex security challenges and integrating solutions throughout the system lifecycle, ensuring robust protection of information systems and p...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$122K - $165K *

Lead the growth of innovative Grade Control solutions across North America, driving strategy and technical excellence while mentoring a team of specialists to enhance customer value and industry leade...

Sudbury, ONRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$199K - $276K *

Join our Machine Learning team to lead high-impact initiatives, define scientific strategies, and enhance model performance across our AI-driven lending platform. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $180K *

Drive the product metrics operating system, managing quarterly planning, release cycles, and customer feedback integration. Collaborate with product managers to ensure alignment between roadmap work a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engineer robust network solutions to enhance data-center connectivity and support enterprise infrastructure modernization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, reliable network se...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Drive the architecture of innovative consumer AI hardware products, leading cross-functional teams to define and develop complex systems from concept to production, ensuring alignment with strategic g...

Menlo Park, CARemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining energy solutions by architecting robust data pipelines. Collaborate with product teams to optimize data ingestion and ensure reliability, supporting analytics and AI init...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$350K - $375K *

Unlock potential by leading AI product strategy and execution, transforming cybersecurity operations through innovative AI capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product vision...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $325K *

Elevate your career by securing and managing the transition to a hybrid-cloud infrastructure. Own identity management, cloud security, and developer tooling while leading incident response and threat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock the potential of IT modernization by crafting compelling executive briefings. Collaborate with technical teams to translate cloud infrastructure insights into clear narratives for government le...

Ashburn, VARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $254K *

Engineer a transformative AI-powered Customer Success platform, driving proactive support and growth for restaurants. This high-impact role blends product strategy with AI innovation, ensuring lasting...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $145K *

Transform the future of civil engineering in Mission Critical Data Center projects, collaborating with diverse teams to deliver innovative designs that meet dynamic challenges across a variety of comm...

Des Moines, IARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$74K - $115K *

Transform urban infrastructure by managing street and sidewalk maintenance projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance, oversee contracts, and deliver timely results that enhance com...

Raleigh, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $160K *

Champion the development of innovative healthcare data solutions by delivering high-quality full-stack applications, driving architectural decisions, and mentoring junior engineers to enhance team per...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform transportation infrastructure by designing GIS solutions and advanced web applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance decision-making and streamline workflows, ensuring data accur...

Montreal, QCRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $200K *

Inspire growth by leading a dynamic machinery team, driving business development, and delivering innovative solutions that enhance client relationships and project success while ensuring high-quality...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $110K *

Shape the future of healthcare payment integrity by developing and enhancing clinical and coding solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with coding standards and optim...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $190K *

Champion a transformative integration strategy that connects AI governance tools, leading a dedicated team to enhance automation and evidence collection while driving customer success through innovati...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's enhancing a statewide digital platform by leading technical business analysis, coordinating with stakeholders, and driving project success through effective requirements management...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving cloud engineering solutions for high-traffic web assets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security, automate processes, and ensure business continuity in...

Washington, DCRemote

2 weeks ago

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

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.