US
/
San Francisco

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 San Francisco US range from $200k to $230k

Contract

+

% YOY

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

Living in

San Francisco

US

San Francisco still has its own gravity. Even as the tech landscape changes, the Bay Area remains a place where new ideas get built, tested, funded, and scaled, often faster than anywhere else. Talent here is highly specialised, and expectations tend to be high on both sides of the hiring equation.

Life outside of work is a blend of city and outdoors: ocean air, weekend escapes, and a culture that values independence as much as innovation. It’s a market that continues to evolve and rarely stands still.

San Francisco
San Francisco
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$

5.72

Average cost of a coffee

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$

3,334

p/m

Average rent for 1 bed apartment

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$

114

p/m

Average gym membership

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