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MBA Careers: Discover AI Jobs with Lucrative Salaries of $900K, According to a Recent Report
Last Updated on August 16, 2023 by Robert C. Hoopes
Title: Growing Demand for AI Skills Leads to Higher Salaries in the Job Market
Subtitle: Companies like Netflix and Amazon offering top dollar for artificial intelligence specialists
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As the field of artificial intelligence continues to advance at a rapid pace, companies around the world are eagerly seeking out professionals with AI skills. A consequence of this growing demand is the significant rise in salaries for positions requiring expertise in AI. Salaries reaching up to $900,000 annually are being offered by companies such as Netflix, as they compete to attract top talent.
Amidst the ongoing actors’ and writers’ strike, Netflix has found a unique way to retain its audience: by investing in AI. The streaming giant is not only revolutionizing the entertainment industry, but also the job market, as it offers lucrative salaries for AI positions. In Los Gatos, California, other machine learning-related jobs are also offering high pay scales ranging from $100,000 to $700,000, or even reaching an impressive range of $449,000 to $842,000.
Even dating apps are jumping on the AI bandwagon. Hinge, a popular dating app, is currently hiring for the role of vice president of AI, with a base salary ranging from $332,000 to $398,000 per year. This highlights the increasing importance of AI in various industries outside of the tech sector.
Notably, tech giants like Amazon and Walmart are also recognizing the value of AI and are willing to invest generously in talent acquisition. Amazon’s senior manager of applied science and generative AI, for example, receives a base salary between $175,000 and $340,000, contingent on the market. Moreover, Walmart’s senior manager of software engineering on its conversational AI platform team offers an annual salary range between $168,000 and $252,000.
To bridge the gap between the demand and availability of AI specialists, some companies are taking proactive steps. They are implementing employee training programs to equip their workforce with AI skills. Additionally, others are considering acquiring smaller AI companies with existing talent to strengthen their capabilities in this field.
Further emphasizing the importance of AI specialists, ServiceNow’s CEO and chairman, Bill McDermott, stated that companies need to provide financially rewarding and inspiring work environments to attract this highly sought-after talent pool. ServiceNow itself made a strategic move in 2020 by acquiring Element AI and G2K, positioning itself at the forefront of the AI revolution.
In a job market where the value of AI skills continues to rise exponentially, professionals with expertise in this field can now expect to reap the rewards both in terms of salary and opportunities for professional growth. As the AI revolution gains momentum, it is clear that companies are ready to invest heavily in talent, pushing AI specialists to the forefront of the business world.