Senior Staff AI Engineer (Remote Eligible)
Company: Ladders
Location: Location not specified (Remote)
Type: Full-time
Remote: Yes
Posted: 2026-09-28
About this role
For our client, we are seeking a Senior Staff AI Engineer (Remote Eligible) to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space.
This role will help shape advanced AI capabilities that support large-scale production systems and long-term technical strategy across the organization. The ideal candidate will partner with cross-functional technology teams to build, optimize, and govern AI solutions that are performant, safe, and scalable. In this senior-level position, you will influence technical direction, elevate engineering standards, and mentor future AI leaders while working in a highly collaborative environment.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $286,200 – $326,700 annually
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a diverse team to build AI solutions
- Develop and support a range of AI software components
- Utilize advanced AI technologies, including AWS Ultraclusters and Hugging Face
- Optimize large-scale production AI systems for performance
- Shape the long-term roadmap for AI systems
- Establish company-wide AI standards for performance and safety
- Mentor and develop future AI technical leaders
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field with significant AI/ML experience
- 10+ years creating AI and ML algorithms
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, and Scala
- Experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Google Cloud
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders at a senior level
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Financial and retirement plans
- Inclusive work environment
- Performance-based incentive compensation
- Remote work options available
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.