Junior AI Engineer β†’ Senior AI Engineer

Junior to Senior AI Engineer Career Progression

A comprehensive roadmap for junior AI engineers to reach senior level. Based on real experience going from junior to senior in 4 years. Focus on technical depth, system design, leadership skills, and business impact. This is the path from $70k-$110k to $150k-$250k+ total compensation.

12-24 months
Difficulty: Advanced

Prerequisites

  • 1-2 years experience as AI engineer
  • Working knowledge of LLM APIs and RAG systems
  • Basic production deployment experience
  • Python proficiency
  • Familiarity with version control and CI/CD

Your Learning Path