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aires

Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$111K - $133K/yr

Hybrid work environment - Candidate must be local to Pittsburgh, PA An excellent career opportunity is currently available for an AI Engineer local to the Aires Pittsburgh, PA office. This exciting ...

Aires

Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$111K - $133K/yr

Conducts data analysis, preprocessing, training, testing, validating and feature engineering to extract valuable insights from large datasets, improving model performance and accuracy. * Stays ...

KLA

Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$140K - $238K/yr

Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world's leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow's electronic devices.

Kla

Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Milpitas, CA

$140K - $238K/yr

Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world's leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow's electronic devices.

SQDM

USA_Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Frisco, TX · On-site

$114K - $151K/yr

Bellevue, WA (Hybrid - 3 days/week) or Remote Role Overview We're building a new product in the real estate tech space and are looking for a Senior AI Engineer to join our founding AI team. You'll ...

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How much do contract artificial intelligence engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract artificial intelligence engineer in the United States is $48.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41.11 and $50.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Contract Artificial Intelligence Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Artificial Intelligence Engineer, you need a strong background in computer science, machine learning methodologies, and programming languages like Python or Java, typically supported by a relevant degree and portfolio of AI projects. Experience with AI frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch, familiarity with cloud services, and certifications like TensorFlow Developer or AWS Certified Machine Learning are highly valuable. Strong problem-solving, communication, and time management skills help you excel in client interactions and project-based environments. These skills and qualities are essential to deliver impactful AI solutions under contract deadlines and dynamic requirements.

What is a Contract Artificial Intelligence Engineer job?

A Contract Artificial Intelligence Engineer is a professional who develops AI models, algorithms, and systems on a temporary or project-based basis. They typically work with businesses to build machine learning models, automate processes, and enhance AI-driven applications. Contractors may collaborate remotely or on-site, depending on the project requirements. Their scope of work often includes data preprocessing, model training, deployment, and optimization. This role offers flexibility and allows engineers to work across various industries, such as healthcare, finance, and technology.

What kinds of projects and teams do Contract Artificial Intelligence Engineers typically work with?

Contract Artificial Intelligence Engineers often work on a variety of projects such as developing machine learning models, creating intelligent automation solutions, or enhancing data analytics platforms. They may collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, software developers, and business analysts, often engaging remotely or onsite depending on project needs. Contract roles usually offer exposure to diverse industries and technical challenges, and engineers are expected to adapt quickly to different team structures and client requirements. This dynamic work environment can help you expand your professional network and stay up-to-date with the latest AI technologies. Additionally, successful projects may lead to repeat contracts or longer-term opportunities with clients.

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Infographic showing various Contract Artificial Intelligence Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,781 per year, or $48.9 per hour.
Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Artificial Intelligence Engineer

KLA Corporation

Milpitas, CA • On-site

$140K - $238K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world's leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow's electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/Division

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA's metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The LS-SWIFT Division of KLA's Global Products Group provides patterned wafer inspection systems for high-volume semiconductor manufacturing. Its mission is to deliver market-leading cost of ownership in defect detection for a broad range of applications in the production of semiconductors. Customers from the foundry, logic, memory, automotive, MEMS, advanced packaging and other markets rely upon high-sample wafer inspection information generated by LS-SWIFT products. LS (Laser Scanning) systems enable cost-effective patterned wafer defect detection for the industry's most sophisticated process technologies deployed in leading-edge foundry, logic, DRAM, and NAND fabs. SWIFT (Simultaneous Wafer Inspection at Fast Throughput) systems deliver all-wafer-surface (frontside, backside, and edge) macro inspection that is critical for automotive IC, MEMS, and advanced packaging processes as well as foundry/logic and memory fabs. LS-SWIFT operates from a global footprint that includes the US, Singapore, India and Germany, and serves a worldwide customer base across Asia, Europe and North America.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Are you a computer vision engineer or researcher who loves working on challenging unsolved problems in a dynamic and collaborative environment? Have you lead a team taking a computer vision problem from invention to product? KLA could be for you. Come join our high performing team consisting of PhDs, machine vision and algorithm engineers building the next generation of AI enabled semiconductor inspection equipment. The successful candidate will grow their career in the LS-SWIFT algorithms group in California.

Responsibilities :

  • Designing, developing, modifying and diagnosing complex ML and DL algorithms
  • Ability to invent, prototype and deploy new image processing algorithms and ideas
  • Hands-on experience in object-oriented and functional programming
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Qualifications:

  • Strong background in one or more of the following areas: machine Learning, deep learning, computer vision, image processing
  • Familiar with one of common deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch
  • Hands-on experience with training ML/AI models that have been deployed in a product
  • Ability to write model architectures from scratch, modify loss functions

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 yearsBase Pay Range: $140,500.00 - $238,900.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLAKLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us attalent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched KLA's Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to talent.acquisition@kla.com to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.

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