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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$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role leading AI integration across workflows. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement AI capabilities, ensuring operational readiness and measurable outco...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform operational workflows by leading AI integration initiatives, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to implement AI capabilities effectively, ensuring alignment with mission objectives a...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $208K *

Champion the development of innovative AI automation solutions that enhance data labeling and quality assurance for robotics and computer vision projects, leading a driven scrum team dedicated to tran...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to develop backend services and tools for AI products. Collaborate with engineers and product teams to create reliable systems for enterprise clients, while gaining hands-on experi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $197K *

Shape the future of AI by leading a dynamic team in Seattle, driving enterprise AI solutions, and fostering client relationships. This role blends technical expertise with strategic leadership to deli...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in solving critical engineering challenges, driving technical direction, and fostering team growth. Collaborate across departments to enhance systems, ensuring reliability and innovati...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $350K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge AI infrastructure to enhance large-scale reinforcement learning and distributed training systems, optimizing performance and efficiency across various layers and...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform the security landscape by automating system evaluations and enhancing compliance. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes and ensure continuous monitoring, driving efficiency across p...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Champion secure, scalable infrastructure solutions for enterprise clients. Collaborate with global teams to design, deploy, and maintain isolated environments, ensuring compliance and reliability whil...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $202K *

Transform geospatial data quality capabilities by developing Python-based AI/ML solutions. Collaborate with a talented team to deliver robust software for diverse industries, enhancing the accuracy an...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $315K *

Lead the charge in autonomy engineering, fostering team growth and innovation while delivering advanced AI capabilities for spacecraft operations, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and tech...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's transforming advanced analytics and machine learning workflows. As an Applied AI Engineer, you'll develop and maintain software for RF sensing and communications, collaborating with...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$205K - $315K *

Elevate progress at the forefront of autonomy engineering. Lead a dynamic team in developing cutting-edge multi-agent systems for spacecraft, translating strategic vision into tangible results while f...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $350K *

Elevate your career by driving the development of advanced AI models, overseeing pretraining processes, and optimizing training systems to ensure successful outcomes in a collaborative, innovative env...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Join a team that's transforming business operations through AI innovation. In this hands-on role, you'll architect and deploy AI tools and automation, enhancing workflows and driving efficiency across...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $247K *

Lead the charge in AI transformation by orchestrating the AI SDLC, coaching teams in modern software practices, and driving the integration of cutting-edge AI tools to elevate engineering excellence a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $208K *

Join a team that's shaping AI governance by ensuring compliance with regulations and customer requirements. You'll oversee operational readiness and conduct reviews to maintain high standards in AI pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Sales Engineer, bridging technical expertise and customer success. Drive commercial wins through demos, POCs, and collaboration with sales and engineering, while shaping produ...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$207K - $246K *

Pioneer innovative AI solutions by defining technical standards and roadmaps. Collaborate across teams to ensure market relevance and scalability, while guiding portfolio investments and enhancing int...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$225K - $303K *

Shape the future of AI solutions by defining technical standards, guiding portfolio investments, and mobilizing integrated offerings to meet market demands and enhance competitiveness across diverse s...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$136K - $178K *

Engineer advanced AI/ML solutions to enhance team productivity. Collaborate with a cutting-edge research team to develop state-of-the-art models and tackle complex challenges in large language models...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $173K *

Unlock your potential as you lead the development of AI-powered tools that enhance software engineering processes in mission-critical environments, ensuring safety and security while driving innovatio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's developing cutting-edge AI features for advanced vehicle systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance perception accuracy and deploy real-time, safety-critical software fo...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Advance your career by providing technical leadership in aerospace design. Collaborate on 3D modeling, analysis, and fabrication of complex components while mentoring team members and ensuring project...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Innovate advanced GNC solutions for UAVs, integrating sensor data and developing control laws. Drive projects from simulation to live flight testing, ensuring robust performance across multiple platfo...

4 days 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.