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.
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of AI by leading the design and development of advanced algorithms. Oversee team collaboration to enhance decision-making products for diverse markets, while driving continuous improv...
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Software Engineer - Frontend Platform
$120K - $145K *
Elevate the development experience by building robust frontend solutions and internal tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows, improve design systems, and ensure quality co...
1 week ago
$110K - $132K *
Elevate operational efficiency by providing expert engineering and administration support for storage and backup solutions across diverse environments, ensuring compliance and innovation in system man...
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$110K - $132K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing storage and backup solutions for a DoD customer. This role involves engineering, administration, and innovation across on-premises and cloud environments, ens...
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AI & Technology Enablement Specialist
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by leading AI and technology initiatives that enhance recruitment operations. Collaborate with teams to integrate tools, streamline workflows, and drive efficiency, ensuring a seamles...
4 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Innovate and develop AI-powered tools to enhance productivity and efficiency across various business functions. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify AI opportunities, ensuring responsible use and...
3 weeks ago
Research Engineer - AI Safety Systems and Guardrails
$150K - $180K *
Drive the future of AI safety by researching and developing advanced machine learning models and algorithms. Lead initiatives to create scalable systems that enhance the safety of AI products, ensurin...
2 weeks ago
Research Engineer - AI Safety Systems and Guardrails
$150K - $180K *
Transform AI safety by researching and developing advanced machine learning models and algorithms. Lead initiatives to enhance safety systems, ensuring robust guardrails and risk detection for AI prod...
2 weeks ago
Applied AI Architect, Public Sector (State & Local Government)
$275K - $315K *
Transform the future of AI integration by guiding government agencies in deploying innovative LLM solutions. Leverage technical expertise and customer engagement to architect scalable systems that enh...
1 week ago
Applied AI Engineer 1 - (Python, LLM, React)
$169K - $207K *
Develop and enhance AI solutions by collaborating with mission teams, leveraging Python and LLM concepts to automate workflows and improve operational efficiency while ensuring accuracy and control in...
4 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform AI capabilities by designing and developing innovative infrastructure on AWS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance products and integrate advanced AI technologies, ensuring rel...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $150K *
Transform patient care by leveraging multimodal AI models in a hands-on role. Collaborate with life sciences to innovate solutions, ensuring regulatory compliance while contributing to impactful resea...
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Sr. Technical Alliance Engineer - AI Platform
$185K - $215K *
Develop and deliver innovative solutions by bridging engineering and marketing, showcasing storage technologies and AI integrations through performance benchmarking and technical content creation, whi...
4 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer - AV Data & Analysis Tools
$144K - $261K *
Champion the development of advanced tools for analyzing and managing autonomous vehicle data, enhancing workflows for engineers. Drive innovation by identifying user needs and delivering impactful so...
Yesterday
Senior Software Engineer - AV Data & Analysis Tools
$144K - $261K *
Unlock potential by leading the development of innovative tools for autonomous vehicle data analysis. Collaborate with engineers to enhance data lifecycle processes, ensuring efficient search, catalog...
Yesterday
Senior Software Engineer - AV Data & Analysis Tools
$144K - $261K *
Empower engineers by designing and building tools that streamline AV data analysis, enhancing workflows and reducing inefficiencies. Lead projects from concept to deployment, ensuring high-quality, re...
Yesterday
Senior Software Engineer - AV Data & Analysis Tools
$144K - $261K *
Empower your career by developing innovative tools for autonomous vehicle data analysis. Lead projects that enhance data lifecycle management, enabling engineers to efficiently search, analyze, and de...
Yesterday
AI Technical Delivery Manager (AI Governance)
$92K - $140K *
Join a team that's driving enterprise-scale AI governance initiatives. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions while shaping strategies in AI, cybersecurity, and data governa...
5 days ago
$181K - $249K *
Advance enterprise AI architecture by defining standards and frameworks for scalable, secure AI solutions. Collaborate across teams to drive architectural consistency and guide technical direction in...
4 weeks ago
Senior AI Product Engineer, Fullstack
$125K - $225K *
Unlock innovation by building scalable, user-centric applications in TypeScript and React. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance AI-driven solutions, ensuring top performance in ML observabili...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
SKYWISE AI Automation Developer
$90K - $110K *
Drive your career with a collaborative role focused on designing and deploying AI-enabled automated workflows, enhancing operational efficiency across business units while ensuring system performance...
4 weeks ago
Platform Engineer - Enterprise AI
$135K - $160K *
Champion innovation in AI by designing and building core platform services, ensuring reliable deployments, and enhancing observability for enterprise solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to driv...
2 weeks ago
Architect (Multi-skill), AI Transformation Core Team
$200K *
Transform enterprise AI initiatives by leading the design and implementation of a foundational AI platform, ensuring scalable, secure architectures across cloud environments while collaborating with d...
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Architect (Multi-skill), AI Transformation Core Team
$210K *
Drive enterprise growth by leveraging your expertise in digital transformation and customer experience solutions. Collaborate with senior executives to close new business opportunities and manage comp...
2 weeks ago
Senior Engineering Analyst, AI Answers, Google Search
$159K - $230K *
Lead the charge in enhancing trust and safety for generative AI products by architecting automated evaluation platforms and driving strategic decisions through data analysis and technical expertise...
2 weeks ago
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.