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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$103K - $173K *

Champion a dynamic team of engineers in an AI-driven environment, guiding their development and fostering a culture of innovation. Lead hands-on coding efforts while ensuring high-quality software del...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Champion transformative engagements by leading strategic initiatives, structuring solutions, and driving enterprise-wide change. Collaborate with clients to implement AI-driven workflows and ensure su...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transformative engagements, guiding clients through enterprise-wide change while structuring clear strategies and fostering AI adoption. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$158K - $277K *

Empower innovation by designing and implementing scalable Voice AI systems. Collaborate with product managers and customers to address challenges, mentor peers, and enhance operational practices in a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $154K *

Join a dynamic team to create innovative AI-assisted video content, blending traditional editing with cutting-edge technology. Collaborate on projects from concept to completion, ensuring high-quality...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $135K *

Contribute to optimizing client infrastructure using cloud technologies and generative AI. Collaborate with architects to modernize systems, ensuring quality and security while leveraging AI tools for...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $157K *

Unlock potential by advancing AI capabilities through innovative solutions, integrating machine learning and software engineering to enhance business workflows and drive measurable impact across enter...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by developing GPU-accelerated simulation software for autonomous driving. Collaborate with engineers to enhance reinforcement learning training efficiency and optimize simulation work...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate backend systems for AI-driven products, shaping architecture and engineering practices while ensuring reliability and performance across diverse workloads. Collaborate...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI/ML by designing and deploying scalable solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to operationalize models, enhance performance, and ensure complian...

Arizona, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate project success by enhancing system evaluations with automation, ensuring optimal application performance through proactive monitoring and support. Collaborate across teams in a dynamic env...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$192K - $240K *

Empower innovation as you lead complex AI system design and delivery, influencing architecture and engineering practices. Collaborate across teams to ensure scalable, high-quality solutions with signi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team as you support diverse business areas through research, financial analysis, and client engagement, contributing to our US expansion and gaining invaluable experience in a collabora...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $260K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing AI infrastructure and enhancing task performance. You'll build systems that maximize efficiency and reliability while driving continuous improvements across...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as an Application Integration Engineer, where you'll bridge development and real-world performance through hands-on prototyping, deployment, and troubleshoot...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by driving customer success and AI adoption. Collaborate with clients to design tailored solutions, build champion networks, and facilitate impactful workshops that transform AI in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Champion customer success by driving activation and adoption across diverse portfolios. Collaborate with clients to design tailored AI solutions, build advocate networks, and facilitate impactful work...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $150K *

Unlock AI solutions by building and integrating generative models into workflows. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure production readiness, optimize performance, and maintain reliability in deliv...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate customer experiences by leading deployments, coding integrations, and presenting solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance AI systems and ensure seamless go-live processes in dynamic envir...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining software delivery by leading the transition to AI-driven development, architecting critical systems, and mentoring engineers in a cloud-native environment...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$69K - $115K *

Unlock potential by developing AI-driven solutions for process assurance while enhancing software engineering governance. Collaborate cross-functionally to improve efficiency, compliance, and data-dri...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive customer success as a Technical Customer Lead by owning account strategy, managing relationships, and collaborating with teams to ensure optimal product usage in autonomy initiatives, impacting...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $223K *

Shape the future of Generative AI by developing cutting-edge Large Language Models. Collaborate on advanced techniques and leverage vast data resources to enhance foundational model capabilities, dire...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a hands-on AI Engineer, driving innovative solutions in manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, quality, and productivity through scalable AI...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive AI integration in manufacturing by developing scalable applications that enhance safety, quality, and productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate real-world challenges int...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.