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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$140K - $191K *

Elevate your career by designing and deploying AI agents that transform insurance workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and customer outcomes through inn...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$154K - $236K *

Join us to design and develop cutting-edge AI security solutions. In this full-stack role, you'll build scalable backend systems, ensuring visibility and control over AI agents for major enterprises...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $240K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing advanced ML infrastructure for autonomous vehicles, enhancing workflows, and ensuring efficient data management through innovative CI/CD practices and co...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $210K *

Advance your career by developing innovative machine learning solutions for DoD systems. Collaborate with experts to prototype neural networks, optimize models, and contribute to cutting-edge AI techn...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Grow your career with us to secure cutting-edge AI platforms. Collaborate across hardware, firmware, and software to implement security features, conduct assessments, and resolve issues, ensuring robu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $120K *

Drive the development of AI solutions by designing, building, and integrating innovative applications that enhance user experiences and operational efficiencies across the university's ecosystem, coll...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$162K - $387K *

Partner with us to design and optimize advanced inference systems for cutting-edge AI applications, enhancing performance and scalability across diverse computing resources, while developing impactful...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$128K - $184K *

Transform the testing landscape by owning automated QA processes, ensuring the Circuit platform's reliability and performance through innovative AI-driven test suites and CI/CD integration, while ment...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by joining a small, focused team dedicated to revolutionizing voice AI. Work on real-time pipelines, optimize AI models, and engage with leading technology vendors to enhance con...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$227K - $341K *

Join a dynamic team to shape AI engineering practices, drive adoption across departments, and set technical standards that influence the entire organization. Collaborate on innovative solutions that e...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $215K *

Join a team that's driving AI adoption by partnering with innovative ML teams. You'll manage enterprise accounts, shape product use cases, and ensure customer success, transforming insights into repea...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative automation solutions in system security evaluation, focusing on streamlining processes and continuous monitoring across project lifecycles. Leverage your expertise to enhance backend...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Engineer innovative AI solutions by translating requirements into production-grade systems. Collaborate across teams to design, develop, and deploy multi-model agents and robust data pipelines, ensuri...

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

$120K - $150K *

Drive innovation in communication by implementing AI and automation solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows, improve efficiency, and elevate the impact of corporate communication strate...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $165K *

Develop and deploy enterprise-scale AI applications leveraging LLMs, RAG, and cloud technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create secure, scalable solutions that enhance business ope...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovation in AI/ML by architecting scalable solutions that enhance smart manufacturing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy intelligent systems, driving q...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Engineer cutting-edge ML systems at scale, driving innovation in smart manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop intelligent solutions that enhance production quality and effic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $366K *

Unlock potential by leading AI engineering teams to deliver innovative customer service solutions. Drive client engagement, oversee production quality, and develop talent while shaping the future of A...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$122K - $366K *

Drive AI innovation by leading engineering teams to deliver production-ready AI solutions for customer service. Collaborate with clients to prototype, deploy, and enhance AI applications, ensuring qua...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $366K *

Lead engineering teams to develop and deploy AI solutions for customer service, ensuring quality and performance while managing client relationships and driving business growth through innovative prod...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $366K *

Drive the development of AI solutions for customer service, leading engineering teams to deliver production-grade applications. Inspire innovation, manage client relationships, and ensure high-quality...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $366K *

Champion AI innovation by leading engineering teams to deliver production-ready solutions that enhance customer service. Drive client engagement, inspire teams, and ensure high-quality outcomes while...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$141K - $337K *

Empower your career by leading teams to develop innovative AI solutions for customer service. Drive client engagement, oversee production quality, and cultivate talent while shaping the future of AI i...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$141K - $366K *

Lead a dynamic team to innovate AI solutions for customer service, driving product engineering and client engagement. Shape the future of AI in production, ensuring quality delivery and fostering tale...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $366K *

Help us lead AI solution engineering teams to deliver impactful, production-ready AI products for customer service, driving innovation and client success through effective collaboration and technical...

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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.