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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$102K - $140K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying machine learning solutions that enhance business objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, scalable, and maintainable applicat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $140K *

Join us to design and deploy innovative machine learning solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance business objectives and ensure reliable, scalable applications that drive excel...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing scalable, secure distributed systems. Own the architecture from concept to production, delivering high-performance APIs and AI capabilities while ensuring...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and building full-stack features for an AI-driven product, owning everything from backend services to user interfaces, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the architectural vision for AI solutions in retail, enhancing operational decision-making and business visibility. Collaborate with stakeholders to design scalable systems and prototype innovat...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Explore the future of Supply Chain applications by leading AI-driven engineering practices across the Software Development Lifecycle. Transform how solutions are designed, developed, and supported, en...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $140K *

Partner with us to accelerate AI adoption by embedding with business units, translating workflow challenges into scalable solutions, and cultivating a culture of innovation in data analytics and AI wi...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining AI solutions by developing a robust generative AI platform for advanced security operations, ensuring high-quality, resilient applications in production environments with...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by designing and delivering AI-native solutions within a dynamic team. Drive innovation in insurance technology, ensuring compliance while maximizing autonomy and efficiency in a r...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Elevate your career by collaborating with cross-functional teams to build innovative applications. Lead initiatives, mentor peers, and architect scalable systems while driving technical excellence and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Partner with us to define and own the architecture of large-scale machine learning systems, driving innovation and reliability across diverse product areas while mentoring engineers and influencing th...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $206K *

Drive your career forward by leading the design and deployment of cutting-edge AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex workflows into scalable applications, ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $206K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI innovation, leading the design and deployment of enterprise-grade solutions that integrate complex workflows, ensuring reliability and security while mentori...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $206K *

Transform the future of AI solutions by leading the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade applications that integrate advanced technologies and human expertise for complex workflows...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $164K *

Innovate AI/ML solutions for gateway and edge products, enhancing intelligent networking through Generative AI and traditional machine learning. Collaborate across platforms to optimize performance an...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in building scalable AI platform capabilities that transform machine learning from experimentation to production. Collaborate across teams to ensure secure, reliable, and efficient dep...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovative structural analyses for propulsion components, collaborating with engineers to enhance designs and testing procedures. Utilize advanced modeling techniques to ensure product integrity...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

Surrey, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $221K *

Lead the charge in developing and integrating an advanced AI system with data platforms, focusing on seamless data workflows, API development, and optimization strategies to enhance operational effici...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.