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Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Bellevue, WA ยท On-site

$129K - $155K/yr

Job Title: Artificial Intelligence Engineer Job Location: Bellevue - Washington Job Type: Contract * Lead the development and deployment of machine learning models and analytical solutions for ...

We are looking to add an experienced Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer to our dynamic team and contribute to the development of a robust AI-enabled solution. As an AI Engineer, you will be ...

Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Irving, TX ยท On-site

$73K - $136K/yr

Overview How You'll Make an Impact As an AI Engineer, you will play a critical role in building and ... MS degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field (or ...

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How much do senior artificial intelligence engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior artificial intelligence engineer in the United States is $126,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $143,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a senior artificial intelligence engineer do?

A Senior Artificial Intelligence Engineer designs, develops, and implements advanced AI and machine learning models to solve complex business problems. They lead technical projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into products or services. Their responsibilities include data analysis, model selection, algorithm optimization, and ensuring the scalability and reliability of AI systems. With deep expertise in programming, mathematics, and data science, they play a crucial role in driving innovation and maintaining the competitiveness of their organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior artificial intelligence engineer?

To thrive as a Senior Artificial Intelligence Engineer, you need advanced proficiency in machine learning, deep learning, programming languages like Python, and a strong foundation in mathematics and statistics, often backed by a degree in computer science or a related field. Experience with AI frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch, cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, and certifications in AI or data science are typically expected. Effective communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities are crucial soft skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers. These competencies ensure the successful design, implementation, and deployment of AI solutions that drive innovation and business value.

How do senior artificial intelligence engineers typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a project?

Senior Artificial Intelligence Engineers often work closely with data scientists, software engineers, and product managers to design, develop, and deploy AI solutions. They may be responsible for translating business requirements into technical specifications, ensuring that AI models are scalable and reliable, and guiding junior engineers. Effective communication and an understanding of both the technical and business aspects are crucial, as these engineers often bridge the gap between complex AI concepts and practical applications for stakeholders.
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Senior Research Scientist - Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Berriehill Research

Raleigh, NC โ€ข On-site

$87K - $111K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago


Job description

The Analytical and Spatial Intelligence Research Team (ASIRT) atย Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA)ย is seeking scientists/researchers interested in developing artificial intelligence (AI), machineย learningย and computer vision software to solve challenging problems for the US defense and intelligence communities. We perform fundamental and applied research in many open areas, including GenAI,ย Agentic AI Systems, Large Language Models (LLMs), Vision Language Models (VLMs), backbone fine tuning, AI explainability, adversarial attacks and World Models. We are a close-knit team of creative thinkers from diverse backgrounds who collaborate to find non-standard solutions to challenging problems. We encourage candidates with a creative and entrepreneurial spirit who seek a research career within a stable industry to apply.ย ย 

Seniorย Research Scientistย โ€“ย Artificial Intelligenceย Engineer Position Highlights:ย 

  • Research, develop,ย testย and deploy artificial intelligence, machineย learningย and computer vision software.ย ย 
  • Process and integrate data fromย different sources, including satellites, unmanned aerial vehicles, ground vehicles, human-wearables, and smart devicesย ย 
  • Team player able to communicate technical results effectively to othersย ย 
  • Enjoy a challenging technical career with opportunities for personal growthย ย 
  • Positionย is located inย the Raleigh, NC metropolitan areaย 

Seniorย Research Scientist โ€“ย Artificial Intelligence Engineer Positionย Required Experience & Skills:ย ย 

  • US citizenshipย required(green card holders are not eligible for this position)ย ย 
  • Eligibility to apply for and hold a U.S. security clearance (selected applicants will undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements at the time of employment)ย ย 
  • BS Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar technical field along with 8-10 years of experience OR MS Degree with 6-8 years of experience
  • Solid mathematical background in linear algebra and probability theoryย ย 
  • Strong foundationย and experience using AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow,ย PyTorch) and software libraries (jax, scikit-learn, hugging-face,ย ollama,ย langchain,ย langgraph, or similar)ย ย 
  • 5+ years relevant workย in software &ย algorithm developmentย ย ย 
  • Experienceย in software development in Pythonย andย C/C++ย ย 
  • Experience working withย AWSย cloud computingย ย 
  • Experience with collaborative software development and version controlย (Git)ย ย 
  • Proficiencyย in one of the following areas: mathematics, physics, robotics, sensor fusion, machine learning, computerย visionย or signal processingย 

Seniorย Research Scientist โ€“ย Artificial Intelligence Engineer Positionย Desirableย Experience & Skills:ย ย 

  • Experience working with AWS, S3, Docker and Kubernetesย ย ย 
  • Experience developing software for execution on edge devices (GPUs, mobile phones, deployed CPU)ย ย 
  • Experience working with and flying Class I unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)ย ย 
  • Experience writing technical proposalsย ย 
  • Experience working on intelligence and DoD programsย ย 

Who is ARA?ย ย 

Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 2,226 employee-owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.ย ย 

ARA also prides itself, on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, โ€œEngineering and Science for Fun and Profitโ€ sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice in what happens in the company.ย ย 

To find out more about what the Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Division has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/ย ย