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.
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...
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$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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
$100K - $120K *
Join us in shaping the future of AI by developing innovative applications and systems that leverage generative AI models, ensuring high-quality solutions across multiple teams and domains while drivin...
1 week ago
$101K - $182K *
Drive enterprise-scale Agentic AI and AIOps solutions by architecting innovative, end-to-end systems. Collaborate with clients to translate complex requirements into actionable architectures, enhancin...
3 weeks ago
Associate Manager, AI & Agentic Engineering - AIOps/LLMOps Engineer
$96K - $167K *
Unlock the potential of enterprise AI by building automation and observability foundations. Collaborate across teams to transition generative AI solutions into reliable production services using Micro...
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AI Sales Specialist, AI Natives, Google Cloud
$138K - $200K *
Lead the charge in expanding AI solutions by building strategic customer relationships, driving business growth, and delivering innovative solutions that address complex challenges in the enterprise s...
2 weeks ago
Software Engineer, Robot Integration and Test
$110K - $130K *
Elevate the reliability of robotic systems by developing automated tests and workflows. Collaborate across teams to ensure every robot meets quality standards, driving improvements in manufacturing an...
Reposted 1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's redefining the intersection of art and technology. Leverage your AI/ML expertise to enhance performing arts projects, collaborate with creative teams, and drive innovation through d...
3 days ago
GNC Software Engineer (Civil Aviation)
$110K - $130K *
Accelerate your career by designing algorithms that track and plan aircraft trajectories in the National Airspace System. Leverage your expertise in GNC to enhance real-time monitoring and control of...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $115K *
Optimize scalable cloud-native data engineering solutions to support AI-driven applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and enhance data pipelines and platforms using AW...
1 week ago
AI Enablement Forward Deployed Engineer (Teradyne, North Reading, MA)
$132K - $211K *
Join a dynamic team to integrate AI solutions into engineering workflows, enhancing productivity and outcomes. Collaborate closely with teams to develop, test, and document software integrations, ensu...
2 weeks ago
Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) - GenAI / Agentic AI
$125K - $150K *
Transform complex client challenges into production-ready AI solutions by embedding in customer environments, architecting scalable data pipelines, and leading cross-functional collaboration to drive...
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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.