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.
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.
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 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.
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.
$80K - $125K *
Shape the future of quality engineering by designing and executing innovative test strategies that enhance the reliability of complex insurance platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to...
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Creative Technologist (AI Design Engineer)
$120K - $145K *
Unlock potential by bridging the gap between creators and technology. Transform professional workflows into innovative solutions, leveraging AI to enhance creative production from concept to delivery...
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Staff AI Engineer, Agentic AI Harness & Quality - Moveworks
$176K - $308K *
Drive innovation in AI engineering by enhancing customer-facing agentic AI capabilities. Collaborate with a data-centric team to optimize performance, reliability, and user experience in a fast-paced...
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Staff AI Engineer, Agentic AI Harness & Quality - Moveworks
$150K - $180K *
Drive innovation in AI engineering by enhancing customer-facing agentic AI capabilities. Collaborate with a top-tier team to optimize performance, reliability, and user experience, pushing the boundar...
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$110K - $120K *
Help us optimize AI platform administration by ensuring secure access, compliance, and monitoring. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support AI services and maintain governance, enabling effe...
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$95K - $115K *
Innovate AI solutions to enhance organizational efficiency and productivity. Collaborate across departments to identify integration opportunities, develop automated workflows, and implement cutting-ed...
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Applied AI Engineer, Startups (Life Sciences)
$280K - $320K *
Engineer innovative AI solutions for life sciences startups, guiding them from concept to scale. Collaborate with teams to bridge AI capabilities and scientific needs, developing architectures and res...
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$200K - $220K *
Shape the future of large-scale GPU cluster architectures by optimizing designs within power constraints while ensuring peak performance across all components and services. Collaborate with cross-func...
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$200K - $220K *
Optimize large-scale GPU cluster architectures within power constraints, ensuring maximum density and performance. Collaborate across teams to design, validate, and document innovative solutions for h...
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AI Specialist - Artificial Intelligence & Automation
$110K - $130K *
Unlock the potential of AI by leading its integration into business processes, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving customer satisfaction through innovative solutions and cross-functional col...
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AI Ops Engineer (GTM) - Mid Level
$150K - $180K *
Explore innovative AI solutions to transform go-to-market strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement systems that enhance customer engagement and drive revenue growth...
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$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in deploying AI solutions for enterprise clients, transforming their operations from initial business case to full implementation. Collaborate with C-suite executives and enhance produ...
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AI Engineer, Time-Series Signal Processing
$120K - $145K *
Transform real-time data processing by spearheading AI/ML solutions for time-series analysis from multi-modal sensors, enhancing decision-making in smart infrastructure systems with innovative modelin...
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Full Stack Agentic AI Senior Engineer - AIaaS
$132K - $338K *
Join us in delivering cutting-edge agentic AI solutions, leveraging your expertise to design, build, and deploy human-centered systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to transform complex challenges i...
2 weeks ago
26-1136: AI Engineer - Herndon, VA
$120K - $155K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by designing and implementing innovative AI/ML solutions for federal modernization programs, ensuring compliance and governance while fostering scalable, se...
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AI Agent Engineer, AI Transformation
$70K - $140K *
Champion AI transformation by designing and operating agents that streamline workflows across teams, enhancing productivity and efficiency while ensuring reliability and security in production environ...
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$80K - $120K *
Join a team that's transforming enterprise outcomes through innovative AI solutions. As an Applied AI Engineer, you'll embed with clients, build tailored workflows, and drive adoption, ensuring techni...
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Sr. Software Engineer - Generative AI & Assistants, ArcGIS Pro
$123K - $202K *
Help us transform spatial data accessibility by developing cutting-edge AI Copilot functionality for ArcGIS Pro. Collaborate with a diverse team to innovate and enhance user experiences, driving impac...
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$150K - $180K *
Empower enterprises by leading the end-to-end delivery of AI deployments, engaging clients to drive program success, foster adoption, and navigate complex workflows while managing cross-functional tea...
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$145K - $300K *
Join a team dedicated to transforming government engagements through innovative AI deployment. Lead complex deployments, enhance client experiences, and shape product evolution while managing a growin...
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$150K - $200K *
Empower your career by designing and deploying AI-powered solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve ambiguous problems using machine learning techniques and deliver scalable capabili...
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VP-Distinguished Engineer of Generative AI Engineering
$222K - $370K *
Drive innovation by architecting and deploying cutting-edge Generative AI systems. Lead a high-performing team to transform vehicle engineering and manufacturing, embedding AI into every aspect of the...
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$112K - $135K *
Shape the future of data engineering by architecting robust data pipelines and platforms that empower decision-makers in national security. Collaborate across teams to ensure high-integrity data integ...
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AI Software Development Engineer
$149K - $275K *
Join a dynamic team to optimize AI inference workloads on Intel GPUs. Leverage your expertise in GPU kernels and performance analysis to enhance AI technologies, collaborating across the software stac...
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AI Software Development Engineer
$149K - $275K *
Transform AI innovation by optimizing inference workloads for Intel GPUs. Collaborate across the AI software stack to enhance performance-critical components and drive efficiency in modern AI applicat...
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What does an AI engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.