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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$135K - $170K *

Unlock your potential by leading AI transformation initiatives that drive measurable business impact. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to operationalize AI solutions, ensuring successful implem...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the development of automation and AI solutions to enhance engineering processes through collaboration. Focus on producing efficient, robust software tools while ensuring effective integration wit...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$141K - $231K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI by leading the design and implementation of scalable, AI-powered workflows and applications that transform complex business challenges into trusted solutions...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$238K - $280K *

Shape the future of internal attack engineering by leading a skilled team to innovate and maintain cutting-edge offensive security capabilities, ensuring safe, autonomous attacks across enterprise net...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $187K *

Unlock potential by developing and deploying advanced machine learning models, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance AI capabilities and ensure seamless integration into production envi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$125K - $187K *

Unlock your potential by developing and deploying advanced machine learning models, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance AI capabilities, and driving innovation in production environme...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$135K - $160K *

Create innovative agentic systems that enhance creative workflows for short-form video. Collaborate across product and machine learning to design, build, and deploy agents that empower users and unloc...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$103K - $147K *

Drive the development of enterprise AI solutions by designing and integrating advanced AI agents using Microsoft Foundry and Copilot Studio, ensuring seamless interaction with business systems and mul...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$138K - $165K *

Elevate enterprise solutions by designing innovative architectures that integrate Generative AI components, ensuring scalability and performance while adhering to industry standards and best practices...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Pioneer secure AI adoption by building foundational systems for identity, access, and data governance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, efficient use of AI tools while enhancing...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform enterprise security by building robust AI foundations, ensuring secure access and data governance while enabling rapid adoption of AI tools across teams. Collaborate with cross-functional le...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform AI adoption across agencies by leading strategy, governance, and capacity-building initiatives. Drive scalable engagement and operational support to ensure responsible, measurable, and compl...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to building and supporting full-stack applications using AI tools, ensuring compliance with accessibility and security standards while collaborating in Agile sprints on a forward-deployed t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $265K *

Innovate cutting-edge GenAI web applications by integrating advanced AI services, enhancing functionality, and collaborating with experts to deliver secure, scalable solutions that drive business succ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $251K *

Unlock potential by engineering AI agents that navigate complex workflows, ensuring dependable outcomes and user control. Collaborate across teams to build reusable tools and enhance enterprise integr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Help us drive AI innovation by managing projects, enabling teams, and establishing governance. This role requires a proactive generalist who thrives in ambiguity and is passionate about leveraging AI...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Innovate in the design and development of cutting-edge electrical subsystems for maritime intelligence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance a modular edge sensing platform, ensuring rel...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $250K *

Transform client AI engagements by leading delivery teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives, managing risks, and driving successful outcomes through effective governance and communication...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$275K *

Lead the design and optimization of AI inference systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and efficiency in AI workloads, while architecting innovative software soluti...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $218K *

Engineer AI governance strategies by leveraging advanced analytics to assess risks and enhance decision-making across the enterprise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $218K *

Join a team that's shaping AI governance by assessing risks and enhancing decision-making through advanced analytics. Collaborate across functions to influence enterprise strategies and ensure respons...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Innovate AI solutions for cyber operations by designing and integrating advanced models and workflows. Collaborate with teams to transform prototypes into mission-critical capabilities, ensuring secur...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Transform AI innovation in cyber operations by designing and integrating advanced AI/ML solutions. Collaborate with mission teams to transition prototypes into enterprise-scale services, impacting nat...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge AI/ML solutions for national security, leading a technical team while actively contributing to architecture and execution across diverse projects from concept to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $338K *

Join us to lead the charge in Responsible AI, embedding ethical standards and governance across AI lifecycles. Manage global teams, architect scalable solutions, and drive innovation while ensuring fa...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.