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.
Software Developer- AI Engineer
$88K - $105K *
Join a team that's redefining software development through AI integration. Collaborate on innovative applications, enhance business processes, and drive technology solutions while ensuring robust gove...
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$150K - $275K *
Empower healthcare practices by architecting AI systems that autonomously resolve insurance claim denials. Lead the development of intelligent agents to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and r...
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Senior Applied AI Enginner, AI Platform
$135K - $160K *
Lead the charge in transforming internal processes by building AI-driven solutions that enhance efficiency and streamline workflows across functions, ensuring measurable improvements and robust platfo...
2 days ago
$150K - $180K *
Drive your career with the design of AI-native architectures, shaping end-to-end solutions across industries. Elevate your expertise by defining evaluations and constraints, while navigating complex r...
Reposted 5 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Elevate R&D innovation by applying AI solutions to enhance decision-making and productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable AI systems that drive measurable business impac...
2 weeks ago
$130K - $155K *
Empower enterprise engineering teams by driving end-to-end deployments, building custom solutions, and enhancing production systems. Collaborate closely with clients to ensure meaningful adoption and...
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Applied AI Architect, Public Sector (Federal Civilan)
$275K - $315K *
Lead the integration of AI solutions for government agencies, acting as a trusted advisor. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful deployment of innovative LLM technologies, enhan...
3 weeks ago
Applied AI Architect, Public Sector (Federal Civilan)
$275K - $315K *
Unlock your potential as a trusted technical advisor, guiding government agencies in integrating innovative AI solutions. Leverage your expertise to architect scalable systems, ensuring successful dep...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Unlock your potential as a Product Manager, driving consumer innovations through powerful AI insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to shape product experiences, analyze data, and create impactful s...
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$120K - $145K *
Unlock potential by leading AI product initiatives that enhance healthcare delivery, ensuring compliance and innovation while managing cross-functional teams and driving user adoption for improved pat...
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26-1116: AI Engineer - Herndon, VA
$120K - $135K *
Innovate in AI engineering by designing and implementing cutting-edge AI/ML architectures and governance frameworks, driving enterprise modernization initiatives while ensuring compliance with archite...
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Generative AI Software Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Lead the development of secure generative AI services and integrations, enhancing Army contracting systems through innovative workflows and automated evaluations while ensuring compliance with Respons...
2 weeks ago
Generative AI Software Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Empower innovation by developing secure generative AI services and integrations. Collaborate with teams to enhance Army contracting systems through advanced automation and responsible AI practices, en...
2 weeks ago
AI Engineer - Physical AI for Surgical Robotics (Cambridge, MA)
$129K - $205K *
Drive innovation in surgical robotics by developing cutting-edge Physical AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance autonomy and decision-making in image-guided procedures, ensu...
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$130K - $155K *
Join us to fine-tune and adapt AI models into specialized intelligence, enhancing public-sector software. You'll lead experiments, build training pipelines, and deliver cost-effective applications tha...
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$150K - $180K *
Grow your career with a pioneering team focused on revolutionizing clinical trials through AI. Collaborate on innovative solutions that enhance patient recruitment and retention, driving efficiency in...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Engineer and optimize enterprise platforms using infrastructure as code. Focus on application integration, automation, and internal tools to enhance workflows and reduce manual tasks, ensuring seamles...
3 weeks ago
$82K - $172K *
Join a team that's tackling complex AI/ML challenges, developing innovative algorithms across various domains. Collaborate with interdisciplinary experts to analyze data and implement cutting-edge sol...
3 weeks ago
$82K - $172K *
Drive innovation as a Senior AI/ML Engineer, tackling complex challenges in AI/ML algorithm development across diverse domains, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance cutting-edge...
3 weeks ago
Agentic AI Engineer - Senior Manager
$172K - $359K *
Unlock potential by engineering AI agents that navigate complex workflows, ensuring dependable outcomes and user control while integrating seamlessly with enterprise systems and maintaining operationa...
2 weeks ago
Artificial Intelligence Engineer
$99K - $225K *
Lead the charge in integrating advanced AI capabilities into production systems, ensuring reliable and efficient operation of AI features within complex software environments while collaborating with...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$120K *
Join a team that's tackling complex challenges in robotics and AI. Collaborate with experts to develop innovative systems for embodied physical intelligence, bridging research and real-world applicati...
3 weeks ago
Associate Generative AI Engineer
$97K - $146K *
Engage in cutting-edge AI research and development, collaborating across teams to create innovative generative and agentic AI solutions that address complex mission needs for government agencies...
Reposted 1 week ago
AI Business Process & Automation Specialist
$85K - $90K *
Optimize workflows by leveraging AI tools and low-code platforms to enhance efficiency. Collaborate with teams to identify bottlenecks, build automation solutions, and support company-wide AI adoption...
1 week ago
GenAI Architect - Generative AI & Agentic AI
$117K - $135K *
Lead the charge in architecting enterprise-scale Generative AI solutions that drive innovation and enhance software engineering practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful...
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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.