Annual Salary
£35,000 to £75,000
Average UK salary in 2024 was £37,430
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Artificial intelligence (AI) engineers develop programs and algorithms which teach a machine or computer to carry out tasks and learn from them.
Average UK salary in 2024 was £37,430
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: 9am to 5pm;
There will be
4.3% more Artificial intelligence (AI) engineer jobs in 2029.
Artificial intelligence (AI) engineers work in many different parts of the economy.
For example in healthcare, you might develop screening tools to detect disease, while in manufacturing you could program robotic systems to learn new ways to improve production.
Generally, as an AI engineer, you'll:
You could work in an office, at a client's business or remotely.
You can get into this job through:
You could do a degree in a subject like:
Some employers may also look for a postgraduate qualification in a related subject like machine learning.
You could sign up to do a free UCAS Subject Spotlightto learn more about AI and machine learning.
You'll usually need:
You could apply to do an apprenticeship, for example:
These apprenticeships are equivalent to postgraduate level study and take between a year and a half and 2 years to complete.
You'll usually need:
It will be helpful if you have knowledge and experience of computer programming languages, such as Python, SQL or JavaScript.
You might be able to apply to do a Skills Bootcamp in AI or machine learning.
Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible courses that last up to 16 weeks. You should check specific entry requirements with the course provider.
You could join The Society for the Study of Artificial Intelligence and Simulation of Behaviour (AISB) for training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
You can keep up to date with new technological advances and industry information from:The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET); The Alan Turing Institute
With experience, you could:move into a more senior role; take responsibility for your team or a project; set up your own business; work as a consultant
You may find opportunities to work internationally by travelling overseas or working remotely.
You'll need: