AI Engineer market brief · Durham, NC
AI Engineer Jobs in Durham, NC
6 AI engineer openings are live in the Durham, NC area from 5 employers, led by Lenovo, ALL1034ABHC, and Epic Games. That is up 500% from 1 in the prior 30 days. Mid-level roles are the largest group, at 50% of openings.
Data updated Oct 3, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 6
- Live AI engineer openings currently tracked in the Durham market.
Companies hiring
- 5
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
30-day momentum
- Up 500%
- 1 openings were tracked in the prior comparison window.
Median compensation
- Coverage below gate
- Compensation stays hidden until the market clears the coverage threshold.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
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Level mix
Career ladder
Durham is mid-level-heavy for AI engineer roles: 50% of currently tracked openings with a derived level sit at mid-level. Entry-level openings exist, but they are a smaller slice of the market.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
6
Prior window
1
Salary coverage
50%
Median experience
5.0 years
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- 6 live roles tracked in this market.
- 5 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.
A practical market plan for AI Engineer in Durham
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
6 AI engineer openings across 5 employers establish the current Durham opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Mid-level leads the derived level mix with 3 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
Lenovo is one of the most active visible employers, with 2 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
6 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 5 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 6 of 6 matches
Representative openings
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AI Engineer jobs in Durham: 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.
- 01
How many AI engineer jobs are open in Durham?
Metaintro tracks 6 live AI engineer openings from 5 employers in the Durham, NC area over the last 30 days.
- 02
Is demand for AI engineer jobs changing in Durham?
Openings rose 500%, from 1 in the prior 30 days to 6 in the latest 30.
- 03
Which experience level has the most AI engineer openings in Durham?
Mid-level roles lead with 3 openings. Experience level is known for 100% of this market's listings.
- 04
Which companies are hiring for AI engineer jobs in Durham?
Lenovo, ALL1034ABHC, Epic Games, and Google have the most open AI engineer roles here right now, out of 5 hiring employers.
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