AI/ML Engineer

$85K - $133K Bethesda, MD, US Mid Level AI/ML Engineer

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Skills & Technologies

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Summary

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As an Al/ML Engineer in CPSC's Analytics Center of Excellence, you advance the agency's mission by developing Al\-enabled capabilities that accelerate all elements of CPSC’s mission from risk detection, to enforcing regulations, and all manners of decision\-making. You collaborate with program offices, support cloud native modernization, and provide insight on various highly technical Al/ML projects while balancing long term data strategy with rapid response needs.

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This job is open to

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### The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

### Clarification from the agency

UNITED STATES CITIZENS MAY APPLY (no prior federal experience is required). This position will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority (DHA). Veteran's Preference does not apply to this announcement.

Duties

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This position is officially titled Data Scientist (Artificial Intelligence). The working title is AI/ML Engineer.

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) Engineer will design and implement advanced technical solutions \[e.g., natural language processing (NLP) models, agent\-native and open\-source generative pre\-trained transformers (GPTs), multi\-agent orchestration, etc.] focused on extracting actionable insights, evaluating model performance, and enhancing product safety decision\-making. This role emphasizes data quality, performance, and interoperability in modern cloud environments, enabling CPSC’s strategic acceleration toward preventative analytics for product safety. This role requires collaboration with data engineers, statisticians, program analysts, IT specialists, and more.

The AI/ML Engineer is responsible for:

  • Helping to build and maintain machine learning pipelines — from pulling in new data to training, testing, and deploying models — using modern cloud‑based tools and engineering practices.
  • Monitor how models perform over time, watching for issues like data drift or drops in accuracy, and help improve them so they are reliable, efficient, and cost‑effective. Contribute to automating ML workflows using CI/CD and MLOps practices.
  • Build and integrate AI agents using tools such as Copilot Studio, Python‑based agents, or retrieval pipelines to speed up analytics workflows and help the agency make faster, better‑informed safety decisions.
  • Support the selection, training, and tuning of machine learning models — including models for prediction, anomaly detection, and natural language processing — ensuring they are accurate, fair, and scalable.
  • Use deep learning frameworks like PyTorch and TensorFlow to work with both structured and unstructured data, helping ensure the models you develop meet quality standards for transparency and performance.
  • Prepare clear technical documentation, summaries of model performance, and other materials that explain your work. Communicate complex AI/ML concepts in a way that non‑technical audiences can understand.
  • Participate as a member of an Agile, cross‑functional team—collaborating with data engineers, analysts, program staff, and IT partners to deliver iterative improvements and solve problems together.
  • Serve as a technical resource for data science principles, helping develop integrated “data fusion” products and staying current on emerging AI/ML methods through ongoing learning and collaboration.
  • Take part in AI/ML working groups and communities of practice across the agency and federal space.

This vacancy announcement will close after the receipt of the first 100 applications.

Requirements

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### Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required.
  • A background investigation is required.
  • Must meet education requirements.

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

This is a Public Trust Position. Employment in this position requires a background investigation. If you are selected and cannot meet the criteria requirement for the pre\-employment waiver and/or a favorable suitability determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed or undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn.

If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Please see http://www.sss.gov for more information.

Selectees will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment", (OF\-306\), prior to appointment and the appropriate background investigation forms to determine suitability for Federal employment. False statements or responses on these forms can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.

The selectee will be required to complete a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the I\-9 Form. We will compare information provided on the I\-9 Form to records available from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The system confirms employee’s identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Learn more about E\-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

Depending on your status, this position may require serving a 1\-year probationary period.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1\-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the CPSC;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the CPSC or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

### Qualifications

In addition to the mandatory education requirement, all applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

GS\-11: 1\) Assisting with machine‑learning workflows, including data preparation, model training, and evaluation; 2\) using Python and SQL to analyze structured/unstructured data and supporting NLP or deep‑learning tasks; 3\) contributing to cloud‑based AI/ML work, basic MLOps practices and preparing technical summaries for diverse audiences; and 4\) collaborating within project teams to support the development and deployment of analytical or AI/ML solutions.

GS\-12: 1\) Independently designing and deploying end‑to‑end machine‑learning models, including feature engineering, model optimization, and production implementation; 2\) applying advanced AI/ML methods (NLP, deep learning, anomaly detection, generative models) and implementing MLOps practices such as CI/CD, monitoring, and drift detection in cloud environments; 3\) applying data‑governance or AI‑risk‑management standards and preparing technical documentation that informs program decisions; and 4\) serving as a technical project lead to guide the adoption of AI/ML practices.

Evidence of the above specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience or based on job titles alone. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Applicants must meet the qualifications for this position by the closing date of this announcement.

### Education

Mandatory Education Requirement. All applicants must meet one of the following requirements to qualify:

A. A bachelor's or higher degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position.

OR

B. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement indicated above, applicants must have specialized experience and/or directly related education as indicated below:

GS\-11: 3 full years of progressively higher\-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree OR PhD or equivalent doctoral degree OR 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to a GS\-9 OR a combination of graduate level education beyond the second year of progressively higher graduate study and appropriate specialized experience.

GS\-12: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS\-11 grade level.

You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable during the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon appointment.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement.

All education claimed by applicants will be verified.

### Additional information

CPSC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case\-by\-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed in this vacancy announcement.

Payment of relocation expenses is NOT authorized.

All the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application, by checking references and through other means, such as the interview process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work.

Additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.

A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.

This vacancy announcement will close after the receipt of the first 100 applications.

As a condition of employment, the selectee must reside in the local commuting area of the duty station listed in this announcement. Proof of residence may be required.

Must meet the criteria requirement for the pre\-employment waiver and/or a favorable suitability determination within a reasonable period of time, otherwise the employment offer may be withdrawn.

CPSC headquarters employees (Bethesda, MD) will be relocating to 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC. This position will transition to the new location upon completion of the move. The transition is expected to be completed by the end of 2026\. Applicants should be aware that acceptance of this position includes the requirement to report to the new location once the relocation is finalized.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

CPSC offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: paid vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays per year, life and health insurance, Long Term Care insurance, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending account program, and retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan).

CPSC also offers a broad array of work\-life flexibilities and services to employees such as, flexible work schedules, transit subsidies, fitness center, and employee assistance and wellness programs.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full\-time, part\-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

After the vacancy closes, we will review your application package to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your resume and supporting documentation (such as unofficial transcripts) will then be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, salary, duties performed for each position, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level/pay band. The best\-qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited to an interview. Qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Direct Hire Guidelines.

RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2\) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double\-sided or 2 pages that are one\-sided each) showing all relevant experience.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a "well qualified" rating (Rating of at least 85 out of 100\).

Veterans' Preference does not apply to the direct hire recruitment procedures. Selections made under this notice will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. You may not be considered for the position if any part of the application is incomplete. Your application may not receive appropriate consideration without the required supporting documentation.

You may preview questions for this vacancy.

Required Documents

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  • Transcripts may support your qualifications for a federal job and can include high school, college or other schools.

Your package must be complete and submitted in the manner specified in this section. Packages that are submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the agency point of contact will not be considered.

A complete application includes: 1\. Resume; 2\. Vacancy question responses; and 3\. Submission of any required documents (such as unofficial transcripts). Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).

Your resume must clearly demonstrate, in two pages or less, how your skills and experiences align with the "Qualifications" section and support your questionnaire responses. We cannot assume required experience based on your work or academic history. If your resume exceeds two pages, only the first two will be reviewed.

You may use the USAJOBS Resume Builder or upload your own resume. If uploading, ensure it includes all required information and is organized so we can match the following to each position:

  • Job title
  • Employer name
  • Employment dates (MM/DD/YYYY)
  • Hours worked per week (full\-time assumed; part\-time prorated)
  • Detailed duties, accomplishments, skills, responsibilities, and supervisory details (if applicable)
  • Series and grade or equivalent (for federal positions, if applicable)

Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.

CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must annotate your questionnaire to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible and you must submit appropriate documentation (such as: a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF\-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location).

Other documents identified in this announcement.

All supplemental documents must be submitted electronically before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have two choices for submitting your supplemental documents:

1\. Download from your USAJOBS account; or

2\. Upload your file(s)

Failure to submit required documents, based upon how you apply, may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. Official documents are not required at the time of application, copies are sufficient. If selected, official documentation must be submitted prior to appointment.

### If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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You MUST apply on\-line through USAJOBS. Your application must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. Uploaded resumes must include the following: applicant contact information and educational and professional background information including dates of employment and education, salary (and Federal grade level, if appropriate), and work schedule (i.e., FT/PT). Incomplete applications will not be considered and you will not be contacted to provide any missing information.

To begin the application process, select the "Apply On\-line" button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.

If you are having trouble with USAJOBS (searching for jobs, account password/profile issues, or Resume Builder): please visit the USAJOBS Help Center.

If experiencing any difficulties with the online application process (anything after you have clicked the 'Continue to Agency Site' button): please email [email protected] between normal business hours (8:00 a.m. \- 4:00 p.m. ET; except federal holidays). If receiving any kind of error message, please provide a screenshot or at a minimum, the error message text number.

### Agency contact information

HR Specialist

Phone

301\-504\-7925

TDD

301\-504\-7925

Email

[email protected]

Address

*CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION*

*U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission*

*Office of Human Resources Management*

*4340 East West Highway Room 838*

*Bethesda, Maryland 20814*

*United States*### Next steps

After the closing date of the announcement, your package will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Best qualified candidates will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration and may be interviewed.

You may check the status of your application at any time after the announcement closes by logging onto USAJOBS and selecting "Application Status."

You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable.

To view CPSC's Anti Human Trafficking Code of Conduct.

Overview

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Accepting applications

Posted yesterday · Apply by 06/15/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 15, 2026

This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Bethesda, MD

1 vacancy

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Remote job

No

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Salary

$85,447 \- $133,142 per year

Pay scale \& grade

GS 11 \- 12

Promotion potential

13 \- There is no guarantee for advancement. Promotions are dependent on available work, demonstrated ability to perform duties at a higher level, performance requirements, and supervisory recommendation.

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule

Full\-time

Travel Required

Occasional travel \- Up to 25% travel in Local Commuting Area

Appointment type

Permanent

Occupations and job series

  • 1560 Data Science Series

Supervisory status

No

Federal service type

This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union

Yes \- This position is in the bargaining unit, The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), Local 3579\.

Drug test

No

Security clearance

Not Required

Position sensitivity and risk

High Risk (HR)

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

  • Credentialing
  • Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required

Yes \- Upon appointment, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE\-450\. You will need to provide the information annually.

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number

2000EX\-2026\-0004

Control number

871686900

Salary Context

This $85K-$133K range is in the lower quartile for AI/ML Engineer roles in our dataset (median: $180K across 1937 roles with salary data).

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Role Details

Title AI/ML Engineer
Location Bethesda, MD, US
Category AI/ML Engineer
Experience Mid Level
Salary $85K - $133K
Remote No

About This Role

AI/ML Engineers build and deploy machine learning models in production. They work across the full ML lifecycle: data pipelines, model training, evaluation, and serving infrastructure. The role has evolved significantly over the past two years. Where ML Engineers once spent most of their time on model architecture, the job now tilts heavily toward inference optimization, cost management, and integrating LLM capabilities into existing systems. Companies want engineers who can ship production systems, and the experimenter-only role is fading fast.

Day-to-day, you're writing training pipelines, debugging data quality issues, setting up evaluation frameworks, and figuring out why your model performs differently in staging than it did on your dev set. The best ML engineers are obsessive about reproducibility and measurement. They instrument everything. They know that a model is only as good as the data feeding it and the infrastructure serving it.

Across the 3,823 AI roles we're tracking, AI/ML Engineer positions make up 69% of the market. At United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, this role fits into their broader AI and engineering organization.

Demand for AI/ML Engineers has been strong and consistent. Unlike some AI roles that spike with hype cycles, ML engineering is a foundational need. Every company deploying AI models needs people who can keep them running, and the gap between research prototypes and production systems keeps growing.

What the Work Looks Like

A typical week might include: debugging a data pipeline that's silently dropping 3% of training examples, running A/B tests on a new model version, writing documentation for a feature flag system that lets you roll back model deployments, and reviewing a junior engineer's PR for a new evaluation metric. Meetings tend to be cross-functional since ML touches product, engineering, and data teams.

Demand for AI/ML Engineers has been strong and consistent. Unlike some AI roles that spike with hype cycles, ML engineering is a foundational need. Every company deploying AI models needs people who can keep them running, and the gap between research prototypes and production systems keeps growing.

Skills Required

Drift Ai (2% of roles) Python (52% of roles) Pytorch (16% of roles) Tensorflow (13% of roles) Transformers (3% of roles)

Python and PyTorch dominate the requirements. Most roles expect experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and familiarity with ML frameworks like TensorFlow or JAX. RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) has become a top-3 skill requirement as companies integrate LLMs into their products. Docker and Kubernetes show up in about a third of postings, reflecting the production focus of the role.

Beyond the core stack, employers increasingly want experience with experiment tracking tools (MLflow, Weights & Biases), feature stores, and vector databases. Fine-tuning experience is valuable but less common than you'd think from reading Twitter. Most production LLM work is RAG and prompt engineering, not fine-tuning. If you have both, you're in a strong position.

Companies that are serious about AI/ML hiring tend to post specific infrastructure details in the job description: the frameworks they use, their model serving stack, their data pipeline tools. Vague postings that just say 'ML experience required' without specifics are often companies that haven't figured out what they need yet.

Compensation Benchmarks

AI/ML Engineer roles pay a median of $181,170 based on 12,692 positions with disclosed compensation. Mid-level AI roles across all categories have a median of $165,000. This role's midpoint ($109K) sits 40% below the category median. Disclosed range: $85K to $133K.

Across all AI roles, the market median is $200,100. Top-quartile compensation starts at $253,500. The 90th percentile reaches $307,500. For comparison, the highest-paying categories include AI Engineering Manager ($275,000) and AI Safety ($274,200). By seniority level: Entry: $97,880; Mid: $165,000; Senior: $227,400; Director: $247,800; VP: $250,000.

United States Consumer Product Safety Commission AI Hiring

United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has 1 open AI role right now. They're hiring across AI/ML Engineer. Based in Bethesda, MD, US. Compensation range: $133K - $133K.

Location Context

Across all AI roles, 15% (590 positions) offer remote work, while 3,217 require on-site attendance. Top AI hiring metros: New York (2,643 roles, $211,000 median); San Francisco (2,168 roles, $253,000 median); Los Angeles (1,792 roles, $191,580 median).

Career Path

Common paths into AI/ML Engineer roles include Data Scientist, Software Engineer, Research Engineer.

From here, career progression typically leads toward ML Architect, AI Engineering Manager, Principal ML Engineer.

The fastest path into ML engineering is through software engineering with a self-directed ML education. A CS degree helps, but production engineering skills matter more than academic credentials. Build something that works, deploy it, and measure it. That portfolio project is worth more than a Coursera certificate. For career growth, the fork comes around the senior level: go deep on technical complexity (staff/principal track) or move into managing ML teams.

What to Expect in Interviews

Expect system design questions around ML pipelines: how you'd build a training pipeline for a specific use case, handle data drift, or design A/B testing infrastructure for model deployments. Coding rounds typically involve Python, with emphasis on data manipulation (pandas, numpy) and algorithm implementation. Take-home assignments often ask you to build an end-to-end ML pipeline from raw data to deployed model.

When evaluating opportunities: Companies that are serious about AI/ML hiring tend to post specific infrastructure details in the job description: the frameworks they use, their model serving stack, their data pipeline tools. Vague postings that just say 'ML experience required' without specifics are often companies that haven't figured out what they need yet.

AI Hiring Overview

The AI job market has 3,823 open positions tracked in our dataset. By seniority: 112 entry-level, 1,798 mid-level, 1,516 senior, and 397 leadership roles (Director, VP, C-Level). Remote roles make up 15% of the market (590 positions). The remaining 3,217 roles require on-site or hybrid attendance.

The market median for AI roles is $200,100. Top-quartile compensation starts at $253,500. The 90th percentile reaches $307,500. Highest-paying categories: AI Engineering Manager ($275,000 median, 41 roles); AI Safety ($274,200 median, 55 roles); Research Engineer ($260,000 median, 434 roles).

Demand for AI/ML Engineers has been strong and consistent. Unlike some AI roles that spike with hype cycles, ML engineering is a foundational need. Every company deploying AI models needs people who can keep them running, and the gap between research prototypes and production systems keeps growing.

The AI Job Market Today

The AI job market spans 3,823 open positions across 15 role categories. The largest categories by volume: AI/ML Engineer (2,629), Data Scientist (322), AI Software Engineer (279). These three account for the majority of open positions, though smaller categories often have higher per-role compensation because of specialized skill requirements.

The seniority mix tells a story about where AI teams are in their maturity. Entry-level roles (112) are outnumbered by mid-level (1,798) and senior (1,516) positions, reflecting that most companies are past the 'build a team from scratch' phase and need experienced engineers who can ship production systems. Leadership roles (Director, VP, C-Level) total 397 positions, representing the bottleneck between technical execution and organizational strategy.

Remote work availability sits at 15% of all AI roles (590 positions), with 3,217 requiring on-site or hybrid attendance. The remote share has stabilized after the post-pandemic correction. Senior and specialized roles (Research Scientist, ML Architect) are more likely to be remote-eligible than entry-level positions, partly because experienced hires have more negotiating power and partly because these roles require less hands-on mentorship.

AI compensation is structured in clear tiers. The market median sits at $200,100. Top-quartile roles start at $253,500, and the 90th percentile reaches $307,500. These figures include base salary with disclosed compensation. Total compensation (including equity, bonuses, and sign-on) runs 20-40% higher at companies that offer those components.

Category matters for compensation. AI Engineering Manager roles lead at $275,000 median, while Prompt Engineer roles sit at $140,000. The spread between highest and lowest-paying categories reflects the premium on specialized technical skills versus broader analytical roles.

The most in-demand skills across all AI postings: Python (1,979 postings), Aws (1,190 postings), Azure (899 postings), Rag (839 postings), Gcp (726 postings), Pytorch (595 postings), Prompt Engineering (595 postings), Claude (540 postings). Python dominates, appearing in the vast majority of role descriptions regardless of category. Cloud platform experience (AWS, GCP, Azure) is the second most common requirement. The newer entrants to the top skills list (RAG, vector databases, LLM APIs) reflect the shift from traditional ML toward generative AI applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 12,692 roles with disclosed compensation, the median salary for AI/ML Engineer positions is $181,170. Actual compensation varies by seniority, location, and company stage.
Python and PyTorch dominate the requirements. Most roles expect experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and familiarity with ML frameworks like TensorFlow or JAX. RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) has become a top-3 skill requirement as companies integrate LLMs into their products. Docker and Kubernetes show up in about a third of postings, reflecting the production focus of the role.
About 15% of the 3,823 AI roles we track offer remote work. Remote availability varies by company and seniority level, with senior and leadership roles more likely to offer location flexibility.
United States Consumer Product Safety Commission is among the companies actively hiring for AI and ML talent. Check our company profiles for detailed breakdowns of open roles, salary ranges, and hiring trends.
Common next steps from AI/ML Engineer positions include ML Architect, AI Engineering Manager, Principal ML Engineer. Progression depends on whether you lean toward technical depth, people management, or product strategy.

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