--- title: "AI Engineer Jobs in Phoenix, AZ | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/ai-engineer/locations/phoenix-az" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- AI Engineer market brief · Phoenix, AZ # AI Engineer Jobs in Phoenix, AZ 46 AI engineer openings are live in the Phoenix, AZ area from 20 employers, led by American Express, Deloitte6, and Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP. The middle half of posted salaries runs $99,900–$145,250 a year (median $124,800), from the 61% of listings that disclose pay. Mid-level roles are the largest group, at 33% of openings. 9% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Oct 10, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=AI+Engineer+jobs+in+Phoenix%2C+AZ)[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** : 46 : Live AI engineer openings currently tracked in the Phoenix market. **Companies hiring** : 20 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $124,800 : 61% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## 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-level](/jobs/ai-engineer/locations/phoenix-az/entry-level)7 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/ai-engineer/locations/phoenix-az/mid-level)15 jobs [Senior](/jobs/ai-engineer/locations/phoenix-az/senior)13 jobs [Lead+](/jobs/ai-engineer/locations/phoenix-az/lead)5 jobs Phoenix is mid-level-heavy for AI engineer roles: 38% 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 46 Hiring employers 20 Salary coverage 61% Median experience 5.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 20 10 companies · $118,500 median Established employers 20 5 companies · $135,900 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $99,900 P50 $124,800 P75 $145,250 P90 $158,940 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. 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 Phoenix - 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+Phoenix%2C+AZ)[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 Phoenix, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 46 live roles tracked in this market. - 20 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 10, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=AI+Engineer+jobs+in+Phoenix%2C+AZ)[Compare other markets](/jobs/ai-engineer) ## A practical market plan for AI Engineer in Phoenix Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 46 AI engineer openings across 20 employers establish the current Phoenix opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Mid-level leads the derived level mix with 15 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers American Express is one of the most active visible employers, with 13 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 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 Phoenix market view into active employers and representative AI engineer openings Employer activity · 20 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![American Express logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Famericanexpress.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=XKSqf93spPH4-uah_qLLpVxYIb8oL1ltLOCJDul8P5g) American ExpressEstablished employers13Open roles](/company/american-express-credit-cards-rewards-and-banking)[![Deloitte6 logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdeloitte.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fassets-shared%2Ficons%2Fus%2Ffavicon.ico) Deloitte6Startups & growing teams5Open roles](/company/deloitte6) Pricewaterhousecoopers LLPStartups & growing teams5Open roles [![RLI Insurance Company logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F66634795b5878abbe1149412%2F6733c22c5ce5d0d010f6f72f_touch-icon-256x256.png&sig=D1VbdLYphhqcl7_UdyTf5tprvF6IRN5E3XiIohcwWKE) RLI Insurance CompanyEstablished employers3Open roles](/company/rlicorp) Autodata Solutions IncStartups & growing teams2Open roles [![Boeing logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fboeing.com%2Ffavicon.ico%3Fv%3D1) BoeingStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/boeing)[![TEKsystems logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.teksystems.com%2Ffavicon.ico) TEKsystemsEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/teksystems)[![Vertex, Inc. logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvertexinc.com%2Fthemes%2Fvertexinc%2Fapple-touch-icon.png%3Fv%3D51o6UtQCOf&sig=yqWPFx-EojWYE8YeiFSNB9YNmd5xTlqMyTw5u2bue1M) Vertex, Inc.Top of market2Open roles](/company/vertex-284159cc) Live opportunity sample · 8 of 46 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [AI EngineerEntry-levelPricewaterhousecoopers LLPPhoenix, Arizona$55,000Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/ai-engineer-at-pricewaterhousecoopers-llp-e40bf79a-88a9-5553-af45-681966d81046)[AI EngineerEntry-levelPricewaterhousecoopers LLPPhoenix, Arizona$55,000Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/ai-engineer-at-pricewaterhousecoopers-llp-b779648d-6fbe-5930-bcf1-fdc6c5f32015)[Sr AI Engineer II - Agentic AISeniorAmerican ExpressPhoenix, ArizonaPosted Oct 8, 2026](/job/sr-ai-engineer-ii-agentic-ai-at-american-express-23cfbc4e-10c8-5a19-bfb7-5b129163588f)[Senior AI EngineerMid-levelCVS HealthMesa, Arizona$92,700Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/senior-ai-engineer-at-cvs-health-3a7b9385-a926-50e4-93fc-99ea001cb341)[Senior Principal AI EngineerLead+Vertex, Inc.Surprise, Arizona$229,800Posted Oct 6, 2026](/job/senior-principal-ai-engineer-at-vertex-inc-862c9814-f25b-5455-bd3b-1ecd56f5df15)[Principal AI EngineerLead+Vertex, Inc.Surprise, Arizona$159,600Posted Oct 6, 2026](/job/principal-ai-engineer-at-vertex-inc-a124ab04-4a18-5170-b299-a8b374fc0340)[Staff AI EngineerMid-level225 Cardinal Health 414, LLCGilbert, Arizona$96,300Posted Oct 6, 2026](/job/staff-ai-engineer-at-225-cardinal-health-414-llc-9f3a9bdf-2eb1-5403-b9a8-53e89a2d0d3b)[Artificial Intelligence Architect (Senior or Lead)Mid-levelBoeingMesa, Arizona$153,000Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/artificial-intelligence-architect-senior-or-lead-at-boeing-3433bfc8-1ad8-5a85-aecf-ccfde55079ac) [Explore all 46 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=AI+Engineer+jobs+in+Phoenix%2C+AZ) ## AI Engineer jobs in Phoenix: 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 Phoenix? Metaintro tracks 46 live AI engineer openings from 20 employers in the Phoenix, AZ area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do AI engineer jobs in Phoenix pay? The median posted salary is $124,800 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $99,900 to $145,250. Based on the 61% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which experience level has the most AI engineer openings in Phoenix? Mid-level roles lead with 15 openings. Experience level is known for 87% of this market's listings. 4. 04### Which companies are hiring for AI engineer jobs in Phoenix? American Express, Deloitte6, Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP, and RLI Insurance Company have the most open AI engineer roles here right now, out of 20 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 Phoenix. 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