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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$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation in AI by leading the design and development of advanced algorithms and systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cutting-edge solutions that enhance aerospace tech...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying cutting-edge AI solutions that enhance enterprise operations. Collaborate across teams to create scalable, secure applications that drive efficiency and inn...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$187K - $220K *

Unlock potential by designing and building AI-powered solutions to enhance enterprise IT operations, collaborating directly with customers and driving impactful product features across backend and aut...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving AI initiatives across teams, enhancing productivity through evaluation, training, and adoption of innovative AI solutions while ensuring alignment with business needs and r...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by empowering teams to harness AI solutions that enhance productivity. As a key analyst, you'll bridge technology and business, driving adoption through training and support whil...

4 weeks ago

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

$161K - $184K *

Invent cutting-edge AI solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance products and customer interactions, while optimizing performance and scalability of large-scale AI systems...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$176K - $201K *

Empower innovation by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge AI solutions that enhance customer experiences and drive business impact across the organiza...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$176K - $201K *

Join a team that's redefining AI solutions by developing cutting-edge models and systems. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to enhance products and drive innovation, ensuring scalable and resp...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$142K - $160K *

Optimize AI transformation strategies by collaborating with executives to identify opportunities, develop roadmaps, and lead change initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and drive measurable...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$129K - $160K *

Lead the charge in AI transformation by partnering with executives to identify opportunities, develop strategic roadmaps, and drive organizational change for successful AI adoption across various sect...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Lead the development of AI runtime and orchestration, ensuring production readiness with a focus on cost, latency, and safety. Collaborate with product teams to deliver reliable AI solutions that enha...

CanadaRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $163K *

Transform customer engagement by leveraging AI capabilities, guiding marketers through ideation to launch. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance marketing strategies and drive impactful AI...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $200K *

Drive innovation by transforming traditional engineering workflows with AI. Collaborate across teams to identify bottlenecks, implement automation, and redefine the pace at which critical-path enginee...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$171K - $240K *

Drive the evolution of Brex's AI integration ecosystem, creating exemplary applications that enhance customer interaction through secure and reliable standards while collaborating cross-functionally t...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $200K *

Transform how enterprises adopt AI by rebuilding functions from first principles. Collaborate closely with clients, leveraging industry Blueprints to deliver impactful solutions in Financial Services...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping AI adoption in leading enterprises. Engage directly with clients to rebuild functions, leveraging industry Blueprints and delivering impactful solutions in Financial Service...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engage in designing and implementing LLM-powered systems while building robust data pipelines and understanding customer workflows to deliver impactful AI solutions in a fast-paced startup environment...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $225K *

Elevate user experience by supporting enterprise AI tools. Collaborate with teams to optimize costs and enhance adoption of AI technologies, ensuring seamless integration and effective usage across th...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $225K *

Empower users by enhancing the AI tooling experience, ensuring seamless integration and support for developers and business teams while managing costs and promoting effective AI practices across the o...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive the implementation of AI solutions in mortgage lending, collaborating with clients and internal teams to enhance operational efficiency and deliver exceptional results through our advanced SaaS...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful AI delivery by leading implementation projects, managing client teams, and ensuring operational excellence in mortgage technology solutions. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to en...

Toronto, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by leading AI-driven implementations in mortgage technology. Collaborate with clients and teams to enhance operational efficiency and deliver innovative solutions that transform th...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive the implementation of AI solutions in mortgage technology, managing client teams and ensuring successful project delivery while enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction...

Toronto, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Transform client challenges into innovative AI solutions by leading projects, collaborating with teams, and developing applications that enhance business efficiency. Engage directly with clients to en...

Indianapolis, INRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by developing AI applications that solve client challenges. Collaborate with teams to translate business needs into technical solutions, ensuring project success and client empowermen...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.