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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$154K - $236K *

Accelerate the development of cutting-edge AI solutions by designing, deploying, and optimizing AI Agents and machine learning models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product perfor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $170K *

Drive innovation by building and maintaining our AI-driven technical interview pipeline. Collaborate with teams to enhance automation, evaluate candidate responses, and ensure quality and fairness in...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate internal systems by integrating AI solutions, enhancing workflows, and optimizing infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to build reliable AI platforms and tools that drive efficiency and inno...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $250K *

Empower growth by architecting AI-driven systems for go-to-market strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer engagement and streamline sales workflows, driving impactful o...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Drive innovation by designing and deploying scalable AI/ML systems that enhance user experiences across diverse platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate cutting-edge research in...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying large-scale AI/ML systems that enhance product experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize models and pipelines, ensuring reliability a...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate and elevate machine learning systems to enhance user experiences across platforms. Design, deploy, and optimize AI models at scale, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impactfu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Engineer scalable AI/ML systems that enhance user experiences across diverse platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize models and pipelines, ensuring high performance and reliabil...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $145K *

Unlock potential by embedding AI into workflows, enhancing team capabilities, and driving adoption through tailored training and support programs. Collaborate with diverse teams to build effective AI...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $189K *

Engineer cutting-edge AI/ML platforms, ensuring seamless integration and operation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and maintain LLM-enabled technologies, enhancing workflows and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate enterprise AI security by assessing current posture, developing a roadmap, and implementing controls. Collaborate with teams to secure AI platforms and ensure compliance, enhancing data prote...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by securing enterprise AI platforms and implementing robust security measures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop a comprehensive AI security roadmap, ensuring safe...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in securing enterprise AI platforms by assessing vulnerabilities, developing a strategic roadmap, and implementing robust controls to ensure safe AI adoption across the organization wh...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$93K - $116K *

Shape AI transformation strategies by partnering with business leaders to identify opportunities, design solutions, and implement AI agents that enhance operational efficiency and drive measurable bus...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$89K - $110K *

Drive AI transformation by partnering with business leaders to identify opportunities, design solutions, and implement AI agents that enhance operational efficiency and deliver measurable business val...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$93K - $116K *

Join us to drive AI transformation by collaborating with business leaders to identify opportunities, design AI solutions, and implement strategies that enhance operational efficiency and deliver measu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining investment insights through advanced AI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software solutions, drive innovation, and improve client engagement with your...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Join a team that's transforming investment insights through advanced AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system design, improve efficiency, and deliver high-quality recomm...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of autonomous driving by implementing cutting-edge deep learning models, collaborating cross-functionally, and evolving machine learning workflows to enhance production pipelines and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by designing and deploying enterprise-grade Generative AI solutions. Lead initiatives from concept to production, leveraging advanced LLMs and cloud-native...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Drive innovation by building AI-driven solutions for Finance and Accounting. Collaborate with teams to automate processes, enhance workflows, and deliver impactful software that transforms operations...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of AI-driven solutions for Finance and Accounting, enhancing efficiency and automating processes. Collaborate with teams to create full-stack applications that streamline workflo...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $225K *

Join a team that's crafting an innovative agentic platform to develop advanced autonomous systems. You'll engineer data architectures, build robust ML pipelines, and create powerful tools, driving exc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate AI systems by designing experiments and optimizing machine learning models. Lead technical direction and mentor engineers while enhancing a global automation platform for mission-critical envi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Explore cutting-edge AI technologies to enhance engineering productivity. Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate, recommend, and implement effective AI solutions that drive business value and innov...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.