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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$99K - $192K *

Lead the charge in designing and deploying an AI-queryable knowledge graph, transforming industrial data into actionable insights. Collaborate across teams to ensure data integrity and enhance agent c...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Engage in shaping and delivering innovative AI solutions that transform enterprise operations. Collaborate with clients and teams to architect, build, and deploy cutting-edge technology, ensuring impa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $171K *

Empower the future of AI by designing and deploying intelligent assistants using GCP and Vertex AI. Collaborate across teams to create scalable solutions that enhance user experiences and drive busine...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $171K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge AI assistants using Google Cloud technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable, intelligent solutions that enhance user experience...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as you design and develop innovative AI tools, bridging technology and construction. Collaborate with teams to create impactful solutions that enhance productivity and streamline...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $160K *

Innovate your career with a hands-on AI engineering role focused on fine-tuning models and enhancing agent performance. Collaborate closely with the CTO to drive impactful improvements in a high-volum...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Design and develop transformative AI/ML models and solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex business problems, and ensure performance and scalability of integration in pro...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$229K - $262K *

Engineer cutting-edge AI solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and optimize scalable AI systems that enhance customer interactions and drive business impact across...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $286K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of AI innovation, collaborating with cross-functional experts to design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge AI solutions that transform banking and enhance customer e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$229K - $262K *

Join a team that's redefining AI solutions by collaborating with cross-functional experts to design, develop, and optimize cutting-edge AI systems that enhance customer experiences and drive business...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $286K *

Transform AI solutions by leading cross-functional teams to design, develop, and optimize scalable AI systems. Drive innovation in foundational models and enhance product offerings, delivering impactf...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $286K *

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

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $170K *

Lead the charge in integrating AI capabilities across enterprise platforms, enhancing digital services for Veterans. Collaborate with teams to implement innovative solutions while ensuring security an...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower the next generation of enterprise agents by designing and optimizing production systems. Drive outcomes through robust tool layers, reliable data management, and efficient monitoring in a fast...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping enterprise AI systems, optimizing agent performance, and ensuring robust integrations across complex landscapes to facilitate reliable outcomes in high-stakes environments...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $152K *

Optimize market surveillance by leveraging AI and software engineering to enhance trading compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop solutions that improve efficiency and scalability in surv...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $145K *

Lead the design and deployment of secure AI capabilities across classified environments, enhancing data sharing and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with security protocols and technic...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform AI solutions by embedding with teams, driving innovation, and ensuring tools are user-friendly and effective. Collaborate across departments to enhance workflows and deliver measurable resul...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $190K *

Empower customers by delivering tailored AI solutions, ensuring seamless integration and outstanding support through collaboration with diverse teams to drive success in the insurance sector...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform banking solutions by designing and implementing AI applications, data pipelines, and MLOps. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver secure, reliable systems that enhance operational efficie...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $270K *

Innovate and design advanced ML systems for scalable AI agents, collaborating in a cross-functional team to deliver impactful solutions that enhance human workflows while ensuring reliability and expl...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$215K - $245K *

Empower cross-functional teams to design and deploy cutting-edge AI solutions, enhancing customer interactions and operational efficiency while ensuring ethical standards and system reliability in a d...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$197K - $225K *

Shape the future of AI by designing and deploying innovative solutions that enhance customer interactions and optimize internal processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impactful...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$197K - $225K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of cutting-edge AI systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, deploy, and optimize AI solutions that enhance customer interactions and dr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$215K - $245K *

Join a team that's redefining AI solutions by developing innovative systems that enhance customer interactions and operational efficiency, while collaborating with cross-functional experts to drive im...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.