US
/
New York

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 New York US range from $200k to $230k

Contract

+

% YOY

Average AI Principal Engineer contract rates in New York US range from $145 to $165 /hour

Living in

New York

US

The city that never sleeps. New York moves quickly, expects a lot, and attracts people who want to be in the middle of things — whether that’s finance, tech, media, or the next big idea. The talent market is deep, competitive, and constantly shifting, with candidates often balancing ambition with a growing focus on flexibility and sustainability.

Living here means trading space for energy. Neighbourhoods become your world, commutes are part of the rhythm, and the pace can be intense, but so can the opportunity. For many, New York is where careers accelerate.

New York
New York
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$

5.65

Average cost of a coffee

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$

4,298

p/m

Average rent for 1 bed apartment

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$

130

p/m

Average gym membership

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