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Ai Developer Jobs in Arkansas (NOW HIRING)

Principal AI Engineer

Malvern, AR · On-site

$120 - $150/hr

As a Principal AI Engineer, you'll work with cutting‑edge tools, large language models (LLMs), and emerging frameworks to develop intelligent systems. You'll collaborate with senior engineers and ...

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AI Engineer

Little Rock, AR · On-site

$109K - $131K/yr

AI Engineer Location: Carmel, IN, Little Rock, AR & Eagan, MN (Hybrid) Duration: Contract to hire (6 months) Responsibilities: * Research and prototype AI/ML models in areas such as NLP, computer ...

ClifyX is a company focused on advanced AI technologies, and they are seeking experienced AI Engineers. The role involves handling requirements, coding with large language models, and building ...

AI Engineer

Fayetteville, AR · On-site

$55K - $187K/yr

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism IFS - Information Technology (IT) Management Level Senior Associate & Summary The Opportunity As an AI Engineer, you will be at the forefront of transforming ...

AI Engineer

Little Rock, AR · On-site

$55K - $187K/yr

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism IFS - Information Technology (IT) Management Level Senior Associate & Summary The Opportunity As an AI Engineer, you will be at the forefront of transforming ...

AI Cloud Engineer III

El Dorado, AR

$49.50 - $66.25/hr

AI Cloud Engineer - Duties and Responsibilities Develop, deploy, and operate enterprise AI systems, APIs, and model-serving infrastructure that support retail operations at scale, including ...

Engineer safety, privacy, and compliance into AI workflows, including PHI-safe processing, audit logs, role-based access, minimum-necessary data, prompt/data redaction, and secure storage. * Evaluate ...

Engineer safety, privacy, and compliance into AI workflows, including PHI-safe processing, audit logs, role-based access, minimum-necessary data, prompt/data redaction, and secure storage. * Evaluate ...

Lead AI / ML Engineer

Bentonville, AR · On-site

$89K - $118K/yr

As a Responsible AI Engineer, you'll be experienced in building state of the art models to solve difficult business challenges. But you'll also have at least a year's experience looking at ...

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... AI engineering or related field What Sets You Apart - Master's Degree in Computer Engineering, Data Processing/Analytics/Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and ...

... AI engineering or related field What Sets You Apart - Master's Degree in Computer Engineering, Data Processing/Analytics/Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and ...

... DevOps, and enterprise integration patterns - Bringing systems thinking to design end-to-end ... AI use cases into scalable platform capabilities - Defining and enforcing automated testing ...

... DevOps, and enterprise integration patterns - Bringing systems thinking to design end-to-end ... AI use cases into scalable platform capabilities - Defining and enforcing automated testing ...

Data & AI Engineer

Alexander, AR · On-site

$107K - $129K/yr

... AI-driven applications that change how our company operates. This is a junior position with ... Architect and engineer solutions in Palantir Foundry on the team working toward building out the ...

Data & AI Engineer

Alexander, AR · On-site

$107K - $129K/yr

... AI-driven applications that change how our company operates. This is a junior position with ... Architect and engineer solutions in Palantir Foundry on the team working toward building out the ...

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How much do ai developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for ai developer in Arkansas is $106,959.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $87,700.00 and $129,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an AI developer?

To thrive as an AI Developer, you need a solid understanding of machine learning algorithms, programming languages such as Python or Java, and a relevant degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch, experience with cloud platforms, and certifications in AI or data science are common requirements. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills set top candidates apart. These skills are essential for designing accurate, efficient AI models and collaborating successfully across interdisciplinary teams.

What does an AI developer do?

An AI Developer designs, builds, and implements artificial intelligence models and algorithms to solve complex problems. They work with machine learning, deep learning, and data science technologies to develop applications such as chatbots, recommendation systems, or automation tools. AI Developers often use programming languages like Python and frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch. Their role involves training models, optimizing performance, and deploying AI solutions in real-world environments.

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Infographic showing various Ai Developer job openings in Arkansas as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 80% In-person, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,959 per year, or $51.4 per hour.

Principal AI Engineer

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Malvern, AR • On-site

$120 - $150/hr

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Job description

Provides expert level software and application development services, including the direction, evaluation, selection, configuration, implementation, and integration of new and existing technologies and tools. Directs the business assessment and requirements analysis processes, for the development of hardware and operating systems across multiple teams.

At Vanguard, we’re building next-generation AI-powered platforms to drive innovation and impact. As a Principal AI Engineer, you’ll work with cutting‑edge tools, large language models (LLMs), and emerging frameworks to develop intelligent systems. You’ll collaborate with senior engineers and product teams—gaining hands‑on experience while contributing to real‑world AI solutions.

As a Principal AI Engineer, you will be a pivotal technical leader driving the identification, design, and hands‑on implementation of AI‑powered solutions that directly address critical business and IT challenges. Your focus will include prompt engineering, guardrail design, and experimentation to ensure safe, scalable, and effective AI applications. You’ll also mentor junior peers and share practical insights gained through your work.

What You’ll Do
  • Develop and enhance AI agents and backend systems for Vanguard’s AI platform, integrated with relevant pipelines and observability

  • Evaluate LLMs and emerging technologies to identify innovation opportunities

  • Design and optimize prompts for LLMs

  • Implement safeguards to ensure secure, ethical AI responses

  • Build APIs, microservices, and data integrations for AI features

  • Write clean, maintainable code following industry best practices

  • Provide vision, direction and expertise to leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions

  • Lead the development team to build and orchestrate scalable and resilient AI applications powered by AI models, in close collaboration with cross functional teams within the organization

  • Stay current on AI best practices and emerging technologies; recommend impactful innovations

Required Qualifications
  • 7+ years of hands‑on engineering experience with proven AI application development (LLMs, embeddings, vector search, RAG pipelines, and fine‑tuning)

  • 5+ years' hands on programming and/or scripting experience in one or more of the following: Java, Python, Shell scripting, etc.

  • 5+ years’ experience with Infrastructure as code (IaC) implementation using Terraform, Crossplane or any other industry equivalent solutions

  • 5+ years’ experience with AWS Cloud Platform, and/or Microsoft Azure hands on experience

  • 5+ years’ experience with enterprise grade automation solutions design and implementation experience using tools such as Ansible, Harness CD, GitHub Actions, Playwright etc.

  • 2+ years of experience with AI, Gen AI, Agentic automation solutions design and development

Desired Qualifications
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects with limited supervision and high accountability

  • Proven track record in enterprise‑scale AI deployments, model migration projects, and innovation initiatives

  • Demonstrated thought leadership through the publication of at least one white paper and/or presentation at well‑known industry conferences.

Special Factors

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

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