AI & Machine Learning Jobs, Internships & Entry-Level Positions 2026
Browse 500+ AI and ML positions at the world's leading labs, big tech companies, and AI-native startups. From machine learning engineering to GenAI, RAG, and frontier research — find your path into AI with PropelGrad's recruiter-assisted applications.
Most In-Demand AI Roles
Ranked by monthly search volume — these are the roles candidates are actively pursuing in 2026.
Data Scientist
110K/mo$7,000–$12,000/mo intern
$105,000–$150,000 entry-level
Machine Learning Engineer
74K/mo$8,000–$15,000/mo intern
$130,000–$185,000 entry-level
AI Engineer
61K/mo$8,000–$14,000/mo intern
$125,000–$180,000 entry-level
Prompt Engineer
42K/mo$7,000–$12,000/mo intern
$90,000–$145,000 entry-level
GenAI Engineer
38K/mo$9,000–$14,000/mo intern
$130,000–$190,000 entry-level
Quantitative Analyst
35K/mo$14,000–$20,000/mo intern
$120,000–$200,000 entry-level
AI Data Analyst
28K/mo$5,500–$9,000/mo intern
$75,000–$110,000 entry-level
AI Product Manager
25K/mo$8,000–$13,000/mo intern
$115,000–$170,000 entry-level
NLP Engineer
22K/mo$8,500–$13,000/mo intern
$135,000–$190,000 entry-level
AI Agent Developer
22K/mo$9,000–$14,000/mo intern
$130,000–$190,000 entry-level
Computer Vision Engineer
19K/mo$9,000–$14,000/mo intern
$135,000–$195,000 entry-level
Deep Learning Engineer
18K/mo$9,000–$14,000/mo intern
$140,000–$200,000 entry-level
Showing top 12 of 65 AI roles. Browse all categories below.
Browse All AI Role Categories
65 role pages across 6 career tracks — find the path that matches your background and ambitions.
Core ML/AI Engineering
— Build the models that power AI productsMachine Learning Engineer
$8,000–$15,000/mo
AI Engineer
$8,000–$14,000/mo
NLP Engineer
$8,500–$13,000/mo
Computer Vision Engineer
$9,000–$14,000/mo
Deep Learning Engineer
$9,000–$14,000/mo
MLOps Engineer
$8,000–$12,000/mo
Robotics AI Engineer
$9,000–$14,000/mo
AI Research Scientist
$10,000–$16,000/mo
Applied ML Engineer
$8,000–$13,000/mo
Autonomous Systems Engineer
$9,000–$14,000/mo
AI Infrastructure Engineer
$9,000–$14,000/mo
AI Safety Engineer
$10,000–$15,000/mo
ML Platform Engineer
$8,500–$13,000/mo
AI Systems Architect
$10,000–$15,000/mo
Reinforcement Learning Engineer
$10,000–$15,000/mo
Data Science & Analytics
— Extract insights and build predictive systemsData Scientist
$7,000–$12,000/mo
Quantitative Analyst
$14,000–$20,000/mo
AI Data Analyst
$5,500–$9,000/mo
Data Pipeline Engineer
$7,500–$11,000/mo
AI Data Curator
$4,500–$8,000/mo
ML Data Engineer
$8,000–$12,000/mo
Predictive Analytics Engineer
$7,000–$11,000/mo
AI Analytics Manager
$7,500–$11,000/mo
Statistical ML Engineer
$8,500–$12,000/mo
Feature Engineer
$8,000–$11,500/mo
Generative AI
— Work with LLMs, RAG, and GenAI productsPrompt Engineer
$7,000–$12,000/mo
GenAI Engineer
$9,000–$14,000/mo
AI Agent Developer
$9,000–$14,000/mo
LLM Fine-Tuning Engineer
$9,500–$15,000/mo
RAG Engineer
$8,500–$13,500/mo
Conversational AI Engineer
$8,500–$13,000/mo
AI Image & Video Engineer
$9,000–$14,000/mo
AI Product Builder
$8,000–$13,000/mo
AI Content Engineer
$6,500–$10,000/mo
Multimodal AI Engineer
$10,000–$15,000/mo
AI Product & Strategy
— Shape the direction of AI productsIndustry-Specific AI
— Apply AI in healthcare, finance, climate, and moreFintech AI Engineer
$9,000–$14,000/mo
AI Cybersecurity Engineer
$8,000–$13,000/mo
Healthcare AI Engineer
$8,000–$13,000/mo
AI Gaming Engineer
$7,000–$11,500/mo
Biotech ML Scientist
$8,000–$13,000/mo
AI Advertising Engineer
$7,000–$11,000/mo
AI Manufacturing Engineer
$7,000–$11,000/mo
Climate AI Engineer
$7,000–$11,000/mo
Legal AI Engineer
$7,500–$11,500/mo
EdTech AI Engineer
$6,500–$10,500/mo
AI Real Estate Engineer
$6,500–$10,500/mo
AI Agriculture Engineer
$6,500–$10,000/mo
Emerging & Frontier AI
— Edge AI, quantum ML, BCI, and tomorrow's techDigital Twin Engineer
$7,500–$12,000/mo
AI Alignment Researcher
$10,000–$16,000/mo
Edge AI Engineer
$8,000–$12,500/mo
Synthetic Data Engineer
$7,500–$11,500/mo
AI Red Team Specialist
$8,500–$13,000/mo
AI Compiler Engineer
$9,500–$14,500/mo
Quantum ML Engineer
$9,000–$14,000/mo
Brain-Computer Interface ML Engineer
$9,000–$14,000/mo
Federated Learning Engineer
$8,500–$13,000/mo
Neuromorphic Computing Engineer
$8,500–$13,000/mo
AI Salary Guide 2026
Salary benchmarks across all AI career tracks — from intern monthly pay to senior total compensation.
| Role Category | Intern (monthly) | Entry-Level (0–2 yrs) | Mid-Level (3–5 yrs) | Senior (5–8 yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core ML/AI Engineering | $8,000–$15,000/mo | $125,000–$185,000 | $185,000–$260,000 | $260,000–$380,000 |
| Generative AI | $8,500–$16,000/mo | $130,000–$190,000 | $190,000–$270,000 | $270,000–$400,000 |
| Data Science & Analytics | $6,000–$12,000/mo | $95,000–$160,000 | $150,000–$210,000 | $210,000–$300,000 |
| AI Product & Strategy | $6,500–$13,000/mo | $90,000–$170,000 | $155,000–$230,000 | $220,000–$320,000 |
| Industry-Specific AI | $6,000–$14,000/mo | $85,000–$185,000 | $145,000–$250,000 | $210,000–$350,000 |
| Quantitative Finance AI | $14,000–$20,000/mo | $120,000–$200,000 | $200,000–$350,000 | $350,000–$600,000+ |
Sources: Levels.fyi, Glassdoor, LinkedIn Salary, company-disclosed ranges. Total comp includes equity and bonus. 2026 data.
Top AI Hiring Companies 2026
30 company profiles — salaries, open roles, culture, and application tips for each.
$10,000–$14,000/mo intern
Google is the largest employer of AI engineers in the world, with machine learning embedded througho...
Meta
$10,000–$13,500/mo intern
Meta operates one of the world's most significant AI organizations through Meta FAIR (Fundamental AI...
OpenAI
$12,000–$16,000/mo intern
OpenAI is the company behind ChatGPT, GPT-4, DALL-E, and Sora — products that have arguably done mor...
Microsoft
$9,500–$13,000/mo intern
Microsoft has transformed into one of the leading AI companies in the world through its $13 billion ...
Amazon
$9,000–$12,500/mo intern
Amazon has embedded AI throughout its business — from Alexa's natural language understanding to Amaz...
Apple
$9,500–$13,000/mo intern
Apple has built some of the world's most technically sophisticated on-device AI systems — the Neural...
Tesla
$9,000–$12,000/mo intern
Tesla's AI team builds some of the most ambitious real-world AI systems in existence — Full Self-Dri...
Anthropic
$11,000–$15,000/mo intern
Anthropic was founded in 2021 by former OpenAI researchers including Dario Amodei, Daniela Amodei, a...
NVIDIA
$9,000–$12,500/mo intern
NVIDIA has become the defining company of the AI era by supplying the hardware — A100, H100, and H20...
Goldman Sachs
$9,000–$12,000/mo intern
Goldman Sachs has heavily invested in AI and quantitative technology as core competitive differentia...
AI Jobs by Location
50 US markets covered — find AI employers, salary ranges, and market insights for every major tech hub.
Remote (USA)
25,000 jobs
San Francisco, CA
18,500 jobs
New York, NY
14,200 jobs
Seattle, WA
11,800 jobs
Hybrid (USA)
8,000 jobs
San Jose, CA
9,500 jobs
Austin, TX
7,200 jobs
Boston, MA
6,800 jobs
Los Angeles, CA
6,500 jobs
Washington, DC
5,800 jobs
Chicago, IL
5,200 jobs
Denver, CO
4,500 jobs
Atlanta, GA
4,200 jobs
Palo Alto, CA
4,000 jobs
Mountain View, CA
3,800 jobs
Pittsburgh, PA
3,500 jobs
Dallas, TX
3,000 jobs
Redmond, WA
3,200 jobs
Houston, TX
2,800 jobs
Sunnyvale, CA
2,800 jobs
San Diego, CA
2,500 jobs
Cambridge, MA
2,200 jobs
Philadelphia, PA
2,200 jobs
Menlo Park, CA
2,500 jobs
Raleigh-Durham, NC
2,200 jobs
Miami, FL
2,000 jobs
Portland, OR
1,800 jobs
Minneapolis, MN
1,800 jobs
Charlotte, NC
1,500 jobs
Santa Clara, CA
1,800 jobs
Nashville, TN
1,500 jobs
Columbus, OH
1,200 jobs
Detroit, MI
1,200 jobs
Irvine, CA
1,500 jobs
Bellevue, WA
1,500 jobs
Phoenix, AZ
1,200 jobs
Salt Lake City, UT
1,100 jobs
Boulder, CO
1,200 jobs
Cupertino, CA
1,200 jobs
Tampa, FL
1,000 jobs
St. Louis, MO
900 jobs
Indianapolis, IN
850 jobs
Ann Arbor, MI
800 jobs
Kansas City, MO
800 jobs
San Antonio, TX
750 jobs
Kirkland, WA
800 jobs
Orlando, FL
700 jobs
Sacramento, CA
650 jobs
Las Vegas, NV
600 jobs
Milwaukee, WI
550 jobs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for an AI intern in 2026?
AI internships pay $6,000–$16,000/month depending on role and company. Core ML engineering roles at top labs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind) pay $12,000–$16,000/month. Data science internships typically pay $6,000–$12,000/month. Quantitative finance AI roles at Jane Street and Citadel pay $14,000–$20,000/month — the highest intern salaries in any field.
What degree do I need for AI/ML jobs?
Most ML engineering and research roles prefer a Bachelor's or Master's in CS, Mathematics, or Statistics. However, many companies hire based on demonstrated skills and projects. Data science and AI product roles are open to broader majors. For research scientist positions at top labs, a PhD is typically expected but not always required for exceptional candidates with strong publication records.
What programming languages should I learn for AI/ML?
Python is non-negotiable for virtually every AI/ML role — it's the universal language for model development, data processing, and MLOps. C++ and CUDA matter for systems-level ML work at NVIDIA and Apple. SQL is essential for data science. Research roles benefit from JAX or Julia. The ML frameworks you should know: PyTorch (most common), TensorFlow, JAX (Google), and Hugging Face Transformers for LLM work.
How do I get an AI internship with no experience?
Start by building a GitHub portfolio with at least 2–3 ML projects — Kaggle competitions, fine-tuned models, or RAG applications work well. Complete foundational courses (fast.ai, deeplearning.ai, or Stanford CS229). Learn PyTorch and be able to implement and explain common architectures. Many companies like Scale AI, data annotation firms, and AI startups are more accessible entry points than FAANG. PropelGrad's recruiter-assisted applications help you get in front of the right teams.
Which AI roles are easiest to break into without a PhD?
AI Data Analyst, Prompt Engineer, AI Business Analyst, AI Technical Writer, and AI Content Engineer are the most accessible entry points requiring no research background. MLOps Engineer and Applied ML Engineer are strong targets for software engineers pivoting to AI. Data Scientist roles at mid-market companies often hire strong BS graduates. The hardest roles to enter without a PhD are AI Research Scientist and AI Alignment Researcher.
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