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AI Engineer in the United States: openings, pay and who is hiring
Everything open jobs say about AI Engineer, updated November 7, 2026.
In 3 sentences
- As of November 7, 2026, Joonow listed 100 AI Engineer openings in the United States, at 81 employers.
- San Francisco (CA) has the most openings: 24.
- Across the 21 openings with posted pay, the median is $17,917.
Cities with the most AI Engineer openings
Where the openings are
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| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| San Francisco (CA) | 24 |
| New York City (NY) | 9 |
| Mountain View (CA) | 5 |
| Palo Alto (CA) | 4 |
| El Segundo (CA) | 3 |
| Los Angeles (CA) | 3 |
| 300 Montgomery St Suite 500 San Francisco | 2 |
| Chicago (IL) | 2 |
Employers with the most AI Engineer openings
Employers with the most openings
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| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Eloquentai | 4 |
| Distyl | 4 |
| Gallatin | 3 |
| NewsBreak | 3 |
| Hellyeah | 2 |
| Cerebras | 2 |
| Sensor Tower | 2 |
| Campfire | 2 |
Posted pay
The median pay posted by employers is $17,917. The middle half of openings pays between $13,542 and $20,000, in a sample of 21 openings.
Work arrangement
23% of openings are remote, 14% are hybrid and 63% are on-site.
For job seekers
Frequently asked questions
How many AI Engineer jobs are open in the United States?
As of November 7, 2026, Joonow listed 100 open AI Engineer jobs in the United States, at 81 employers.
Where are the most AI Engineer jobs?
San Francisco (CA) has the most AI Engineer openings: 24 as of November 7, 2026.
How much does a AI Engineer make?
Across the 21 openings with pay posted by the employer, the median is $17,917, and the middle half pays between $13,542 and $20,000.
Are there remote AI Engineer jobs?
Yes: 23% of open AI Engineer jobs are remote and 14% are hybrid, as of November 7, 2026.
