US
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Austin

AI Principal Engineer

The AI Principal Engineer sets technical direction for AI initiatives across the organisation. They design large-scale architectures, solve complex challenges, and mentor senior engineers to ensure long-term AI capability.

$
195
k
US
perm avg.
$
141
US
contract avg.

Perm

+

% YOY

Average AI Principal Engineer salaries in Austin US range from $190k to $219k

Contract

+

% YOY

Average AI Principal Engineer contract rates in Austin US range from $138 to $157 /hour

Living in

Austin

US

Austin doesn’t feel like a traditional business centre, and that’s part of the draw. The city has grown quickly, but it’s held onto a sense of personality: creative, social, and a little unconventional. Tech is now a major part of the story, but it’s not the only one.

People move here for momentum, yes, but also for lifestyle. It’s a place where work and life overlap more naturally, and where the talent market is shaped by growth, migration, and a steady stream of new investment.

Austin
Austin
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$

5.58

Average cost of a coffee

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$

2,188

p/m

Average rent for 1 bed apartment

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$

62

p/m

Average gym membership

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