US
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Dallas - Fort Worth

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 Dallas - Fort Worth US range from $150k to $173k

Contract

+

% YOY

Average AI Principal Engineer contract rates in Dallas - Fort Worth US range from $109 to $124 /hour

Living in

Dallas - Fort Worth

US

Dallas–Fort Worth is a market built on scale. It’s one of the fastest-growing business regions in the country, and the job landscape reflects that with steady demand across enterprise tech, finance, delivery, and operations.

What stands out is how liveable it remains relative to other major hubs. Space, accessibility, and a strong sense of forward motion continue to draw both employers and talent looking for long-term runway.

Dallas - Fort Worth
Dallas - Fort Worth
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$

5.65

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$

1,675

p/m

Average rent for 1 bed apartment

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$

47

p/m

Average gym membership

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