--- title: "AI Engineer Jobs in Columbia, SC | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/ai-engineer/locations/columbia-sc" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- AI Engineer market brief · Columbia, SC # AI Engineer Jobs in Columbia, SC 7 AI engineer openings are live in the Columbia, SC area from 3 employers, led by Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP, InterSources Inc., and The State of South Carolina. Entry-level roles are the largest group, at 57% of openings. 29% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Oct 10, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=AI+Engineer+jobs+in+Columbia%2C+SC)[Browse all AI Engineer markets](/jobs/ai-engineer) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 7 : Live AI engineer openings currently tracked in the Columbia market. **Companies hiring** : 3 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : Not published : Not enough employers here disclose pay to publish a local median, so none is shown. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder Entry-level4 jobs Mid-level1 jobs Senior1 jobs Lead+1 jobs Columbia's AI engineer market is led by entry-level openings, with 4 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 7 Hiring employers 3 Salary coverage 86% Median experience 2.5 years Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live AI engineer listings in Columbia - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=AI+Engineer+jobs+in+Columbia%2C+SC)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare AI engineer opportunities in Columbia, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 7 live roles tracked in this market. - 3 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 10, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=AI+Engineer+jobs+in+Columbia%2C+SC)[Compare other markets](/jobs/ai-engineer) ## A practical market plan for AI Engineer in Columbia Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 7 AI engineer openings across 3 employers establish the current Columbia opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 4 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP is one of the most active visible employers, with 5 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 7 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Columbia market view into active employers and representative AI engineer openings Employer activity · 3 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. Pricewaterhousecoopers LLPStartups & growing teams5Open roles [![InterSources Inc. logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F677d62bf999c6e0ddadee929%2F68514f6431a74f2ee67a8f05_Fav256px.png&sig=YmjgtUTr0KNCxPEAvFAjfiiBO6f4FSW1Psb319kBr8k) InterSources Inc.Startups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/intersources-inc) The State of South CarolinaTop of market1Open roles Live opportunity sample · 7 of 7 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [AI EngineerEntry-levelPricewaterhousecoopers LLPColumbia, South Carolina$55,000Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/ai-engineer-at-pricewaterhousecoopers-llp-e40bf79a-88a9-5553-af45-681966d81046)[AI EngineerEntry-levelPricewaterhousecoopers LLPColumbia, South Carolina$55,000Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/ai-engineer-at-pricewaterhousecoopers-llp-b779648d-6fbe-5930-bcf1-fdc6c5f32015)[CTIO-AI Engineer-Sr AssociateEntry-levelPricewaterhousecoopers LLPColumbia, South Carolina$55,000Posted Sep 21, 2026](/job/ctio-ai-engineer-sr-associate-at-pricewaterhousecoopers-llp-2dda8937-b5aa-5951-8960-f73814826958)[CTIO - AI Engineer- Senior ManagerSeniorPricewaterhousecoopers LLPColumbia, South Carolina$91,000Posted Aug 17, 2026](/job/ctio-ai-engineer-senior-manager-at-pricewaterhousecoopers-llp-85778021-c74d-5eba-bb06-297bdb9f4e1f)[NGA AI Engineer ManagerMid-levelPricewaterhousecoopers LLPColumbia, South Carolina$73,500Posted Aug 5, 2026](/job/nga-ai-engineer-manager-at-pricewaterhousecoopers-llp-a3c7fc86-e26a-5f60-85f6-b3fc87f84ec5)[Software Architect – Consultant (Artificial IntelligenceEntry-levelInterSources Inc.Columbia, South CarolinaPosted Jul 29, 2026](/job/software-architect-consultant-artificial-intelligence-at-intersources-51964705-b692-51d4-9e9c-6a043892b5b3)[IT - ADMIN - Software Architect - Consultant - Artificial IntelligenceLead+The State of South CarolinaColumbia, South Carolina$192,587Posted Jul 27, 2026](/job/it-admin-software-architect-consultant-artificial-intelligence-at-the-8a01c0e5-0626-51cc-8d96-c0cd9fc944e3) [Explore all 7 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=AI+Engineer+jobs+in+Columbia%2C+SC) ## AI Engineer jobs in Columbia: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many AI engineer jobs are open in Columbia? Metaintro tracks 7 live AI engineer openings from 3 employers in the Columbia, SC area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Which experience level has the most AI engineer openings in Columbia? Entry-level roles lead with 4 openings. Experience level is known for 100% of this market's listings. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for AI engineer jobs in Columbia? Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP, InterSources Inc., and The State of South Carolina have the most open AI engineer roles here right now, out of 3 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare AI Engineer demand around Columbia. [Charlotte, NC](/jobs/ai-engineer/locations/charlotte-nc)[Raleigh, NC](/jobs/ai-engineer/locations/raleigh-nc)[Durham, NC](/jobs/ai-engineer/locations/durham-nc) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Columbia market. 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