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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$140K - $276K *

Transform the integration landscape by developing AI-driven automation solutions, connecting systems reliably, and producing impactful efficiencies across the organization. Lead projects that convert...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of AI in government by driving strategic vision and implementation. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure responsible use of technology, streamline service delivery, and enh...

Denver, CORemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Transform your career with a role focused on designing and implementing AI/ML algorithms. Collaborate with diverse teams to create scalable solutions that enhance business performance through innovati...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate solutions at the intersection of AI and business, designing and deploying scalable ML models. Lead diverse teams to tackle complex challenges, ensuring optimal performance through iterative f...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $198K *

Transform security practices in federal cloud environments by designing and implementing robust security controls. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture and ensure compli...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $198K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cloud security for federal environments, implementing robust controls and collaborating with teams to ensure compliance with government regulations while protecting critic...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $198K *

Champion security excellence by designing and implementing robust cloud security controls for federal environments, ensuring compliance with government regulations while collaborating with cross-funct...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing production software and AI systems on cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness while collaborating with cross-functiona...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $257K *

Lead the design and deployment of advanced Physical AI systems, driving innovation in robotics and autonomy. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to transform cutting-edge research into operationa...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$152K - $221K *

Develop innovative AI-driven solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Lead technical relationships with clients, ensuring seamless integration of geospatial technology to solve real-wor...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining AI experiences by transforming innovative models into engaging workflows. You'll drive experimentation and delivery, enhancing user engagement and revenue through creativ...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$99K - $225K *

Join a team that's redefining machine learning solutions for critical missions. Leverage your expertise to train, deploy, and maintain models while collaborating with engineers and clients to tackle r...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$99K - $225K *

Lead the charge in developing and deploying machine learning models to solve complex challenges. Collaborate with a talented team to define ML strategies and deliver innovative solutions for critical...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$99K - $225K *

Advance your career by leveraging your expertise in machine learning to develop and deploy innovative solutions. Collaborate with a talented team to tackle real-world challenges and drive mission-crit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$99K - $225K *

Pioneer innovative AI/ML solutions, leveraging advanced technologies to tackle complex challenges. Collaborate with teams, mentor peers, and drive impactful projects in a dynamic environment, ensuring...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$99K - $225K *

Join our team to develop advanced AI/ML solutions that enhance national security. You'll design, build, and maintain cutting-edge tools while collaborating with clients to meet their mission needs and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $200K *

Lead the charge in designing and operationalizing an enterprise AI platform in Azure GCC High, enabling secure access to AI capabilities and supporting internal teams with innovative solutions and gov...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Deliver transformative AI solutions by leading enterprise-wide adoption strategies, fostering collaboration between business and IT, and ensuring compliance through robust governance frameworks. Drive...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $156K *

Drive the development of innovative AI solutions by leveraging your expertise in full-stack engineering, integrating advanced technologies to automate business processes and enhance operational effici...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $145K *

Help us drive the swift integration of our AI platform into new agencies, ensuring seamless operations through technical expertise and adaptability in unstructured environments to achieve standardizat...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $145K *

Join our team as a hands-on operator to implement and optimize our AI platform for newly acquired agencies, ensuring quick value delivery through effective systems integration and user training in a d...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate cloud and hybrid AI platforms by designing, deploying, and optimizing secure, scalable solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational capabilities and drive AI initi...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of AI by designing and deploying innovative generative applications. Collaborate with diverse teams to tackle complex challenges, ensuring secure and scalable solutions that drive...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$208K - $225K *

Build and operate secure infrastructure for employee-built applications, enabling seamless deployment and integration across teams. Collaborate with various departments to enhance user experience and...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $210K *

Unlock innovative AI solutions to transform intelligence workflows, driving modernization initiatives and strategic adoption within a dynamic team focused on national security and operational excellen...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 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.