An artificial intelligence (AI) engineer designs, develops and implements artificial intelligence models and algorithms to solve complex problems and improve business processes.
12,000+
Number of U.S. job listings by employers in the last 12 months
$168,000
Median annual salary
36,000
Projected employment through 2030
What is an artificial intelligence engineer?
The artificial intelligence engineer role is an advanced progression from the software developer/engineer position. As an AI engineer, you will craft and define the architecture for AI software and applications projects. You will oversee the entire software development process and may manage projects for various clients. By analyzing customer or user needs, you will define system architecture and lead a team of software developers to design programs and build applications.
U.S. hiring data
Source: CompTIA analysis of Lightcast & U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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