Applied AI Engineer Jobs in Tennessee

Applied AI Engineer jobs in Tennessee are open across Nashville, Memphis, and Chattanooga and other Tennessee metros, with employers like Oracle, Speechify, and Humana hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles167+
Top employerOracle
Top cityNashville, TN
Cities hiring23
Work type78% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Humana
VP, Applied AI Solutions
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Humana
Added 2d ago
VP, Applied AI Solutions
Humana
Nashville, Tennessee
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
Remote (US)
Master's
10,000+

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AutoZone
Lead Data Scientist
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AutoZone
Added 6d ago
Lead Data Scientist
AutoZone
Memphis, Tennessee
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Project & Program Management
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Analytics
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Senior Image Data Scientist
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Added 1w ago
Senior Image Data Scientist
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
$86k - $155k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Starbucks
Data Scientist
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Starbucks
Added 1mo ago
Data Scientist
Starbucks
Nashville, Tennessee
Data Science & Analytics
Data Science
Data Analytics
$100k - $150k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Starbucks
Senior/Lead Data Scientist
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Starbucks
Added 1mo ago
Senior/Lead Data Scientist
Starbucks
Nashville, Tennessee
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Data Science
Data Analytics
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
$129k - $216k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Applied AI Engineer Jobs by City in Tennessee

Where Tennessee roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Nashville
104 jobs
Memphis
17 jobs
Chattanooga
7 jobs
Brentwood
6 jobs
La Vergne
6 jobs
Knoxville
5 jobs
Hermitage
3 jobs
Oak Ridge
2 jobs
Clarksville
2 jobs

Applied AI Engineer Job Market in Tennessee

A snapshot from current Tennessee openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Oracle
    Oracle32
  • Speechify
    Speechify10
  • Humana
    Humana8
  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
    St. Jude Children's Research Hospital7
  • Amazon
    Amazon6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software64
  • Consulting & Professional Services15
  • Manufacturing12
  • Healthcare & Medical Services10
  • Electronics & Hardware6

What Tennessee Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in applied AI engineer jobs across Tennessee.

  • Proficiency in Python with hands-on experience building and deploying machine learning models
  • Experience with large language models and frameworks such as PyTorch, Hugging Face, or LangChain
  • Familiarity with MLOps tooling including model versioning, monitoring, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, machine learning, or a closely related field
  • Experience integrating AI models into production software systems via APIs or microservices
  • Working knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure for model serving

Applied AI Engineer Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions

How many applied AI engineer jobs are there in Tennessee?

There are 167+ applied AI engineer openings in Tennessee on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Nashville, Memphis, and Chattanooga. New positions post regularly as employers across Tennessee hire.

How much do applied AI engineers make in Tennessee?

Applied AI engineers in Tennessee earn a median of about $122,430 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $75,280 for the lowest 10% to over $166,380 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which Tennessee cities have the most applied AI engineer jobs?

Nashville, Memphis, and Chattanooga have the most applied AI engineer openings in Tennessee right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire applied AI engineers in Tennessee?

Employers hiring applied AI engineers in Tennessee include Oracle, Speechify, and Humana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote applied AI engineer jobs in Tennessee?

Yes. About 22% of applied AI engineer openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Tennessee metros.

How do I apply for applied AI engineer jobs in Tennessee?

You can apply to applied AI engineer jobs in Tennessee directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Tennessee location, then apply to each one that fits.

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