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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$145K - $175K *

Drive the end-to-end delivery of large-scale data center construction programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastructure capacity. Define strategies, mitigate risks, and est...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $250K *

Join a team that's transforming enterprise integration by leveraging your expertise in PLM solutions. Drive impactful business outcomes through comprehensive assessments and tailored integration strat...

Livonia, MIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$65K - $181K *

Drive success by providing high-level executive support in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage complex schedules, and enhance organizational efficiency while maintai...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$173K - $218K *

Lead the charge in designing and deploying impactful machine learning systems. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation and improve business outcomes in a fast-paced environment, leveraging your e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $190K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying impactful machine learning systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance grocery industry solutions, ensuring scalable and reliable software that drives meas...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative web and cloud applications. In this role, you'll lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver hi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $150K *

Optimize infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines to empower engineering teams in delivering AI-powered products efficiently. Collaborate closely with product and data engineers, leading projects from incep...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading end-to-end product design, collaborating closely with engineers and stakeholders to create intuitive, data-rich interfaces that enhance user experience in complex environme...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's enhancing cybersecurity by implementing and optimizing privileged access solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure critical infrastructure and protect sensitive c...

Philadelphia, PARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$89K - $148K *

Drive technical solutions by collaborating with sales teams and customers to enhance industrial communications products. Develop sales strategies, manage customer relationships, and ensure compliance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$81K - $138K *

Join a team that's transforming federal data ecosystems through cloud-based solutions. As a Data Integration Engineer, you'll implement data movement and integration strategies, ensuring secure connec...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Innovate cutting-edge solutions in scientific software development, enhancing model performance and optimizing workflows. Collaborate with teams to integrate advanced technologies and improve computat...

College Park, MDRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$218K - $365K *

Advance product strategy for AI quality and evaluation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions. Lead customer investigations and experiments, ensuring measurable outc...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$89K - $105K *

Manage a dynamic team of Member Support Specialists and BPO partners, driving performance metrics like CSAT and CPH. Utilize data and coaching to enhance efficiency and customer experience while foste...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $190K *

Innovate the deployment process by leading two squads to ensure seamless integration and self-service capabilities for customers, driving measurable outcomes and enhancing product effectiveness in a d...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion data-driven insights to enhance reliability assessments of North America's bulk power system. Collaborate with teams to analyze energy data, identify risks, and support the development of cri...

Washington DC, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $175K *

Shape the future of AI engineering by leading technical solutions, mentoring teams, and driving production outcomes in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and operational excellence...

Florida, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $175K *

Lead the charge in architecting and managing robust cloud platforms, driving modernization efforts, and automating infrastructure solutions for large-scale enterprises. Collaborate with top engineers...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of secure software development by integrating security practices into engineering workflows, building automation tools, and conducting penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities an...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $185K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining scalable backend systems for complex data integrations. Collaborate with partners to enhance operational efficiency and reliability, ensuring seamless dat...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $180K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on designing innovative HVAC systems. Engage in challenging projects, collaborate with experts, and contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$71K - $94K *

Explore the intricacies of compensation analysis, ensuring competitive pay structures and equity programs. Collaborate with HR and finance to enhance organizational strategies and compliance while dri...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $287K *

Shape advanced enterprise solutions by connecting customer workloads to NVIDIA's technology stack. Serve as a trusted advisor, driving technical engagements and enabling successful adoption of NVIDIA...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$119K - $202K *

Unlock potential by leading Appian development efforts for federal clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring high-quality software development and inte...

Reston, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $180K *

Transform identity governance at scale by leading the SailPoint ISC platform. Drive strategy, architecture, and compliance across global operations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to e...

Brooklyn, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

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

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.