Prompt Engineer Jobs

Prompt Engineer jobs are open across AI research, enterprise software, healthtech, fintech, and media, from junior to staff and principal levels, with specializations in LLM fine-tuning, retrieval-augmented generation, and conversational AI. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles19
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerTechnogen
Top cityIrvine, CA
Work type57% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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T-Rex Solutions
AI Prompt Engineer
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T-Rex Solutions
Added 3d ago
AI Prompt Engineer
T-Rex Solutions
Washington, District of Columbia
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Security & Protective Services
$100k - $150k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree

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Kforce Inc
AI Engineer/ Prompt Security
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Kforce Inc
Added 3d ago
AI Engineer/ Prompt Security
Kforce Inc
Miami, Florida
Software Engineering
Cybersecurity
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
$100k - $130k/yr
On-Site
None

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Technogen, Inc.
Prompt Engineer
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Technogen, Inc.
Added 5d ago
Prompt Engineer
Technogen, Inc.
Jersey City, New Jersey
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
Data Science
Data Analytics
On-Site
None

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BV Teck
Prompt Engineer
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BV Teck
Added 5d ago
Prompt Engineer
BV Teck
Remote
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
$100k - $150k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's degree
51-200

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Technogen, Inc.
Prompt Engineer
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Technogen, Inc.
Added 1w ago
Prompt Engineer
Technogen, Inc.
United States
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
Data Science
Data Analytics
$60.00 - $65.00/hr
On-Site
None

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Prompt Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Technogen
Technogen2 open roles
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BEAM1 open role
Adobe
Adobe1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in prompt engineer jobs.

  • Hands-on experience designing and iterating prompts for large language models in production environments
  • Proficiency with at least one LLM API such as OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google Vertex AI
  • Familiarity with prompt chaining frameworks like LangChain, LlamaIndex, or equivalent tools
  • Ability to build and interpret evaluation datasets to measure model output quality and reliability
  • Experience with retrieval-augmented generation architectures and vector database integration
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, linguistics, or a related field or equivalent demonstrated experience

Tips for Your Prompt Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume to model families

List the specific model families you've worked with, such as GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, or open-source alternatives like Llama. Recruiters and hiring managers scan for these names first, so generic 'AI experience' language won't surface your resume in filtered searches.

Show prompt artifacts, not just outcomes

Employers want to see your actual prompts, evaluation rubrics, and iteration logs, not just the features they powered. Link a public GitHub repo or portfolio page that includes redacted but real prompt chains and your reasoning behind design choices.

Filter openings by stack before applying

Prompt engineering roles vary sharply by toolchain. A role built around LangChain and vector databases requires a different story than one centered on system-prompt governance for a proprietary model. Read the tech stack in each listing and match your application language to it.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists prompt engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a live prompt engineering exercise

Many interviews now include a timed prompt construction task using a real model. Practice writing, testing, and refining prompts under constraints, including token limits and output format requirements, so you can narrate your reasoning clearly while working in real time.

Negotiate scope alongside compensation

Prompt engineer roles vary widely in autonomy, from executing specs handed down by ML engineers to owning the entire evaluation pipeline. Before accepting, clarify whether you'll define the evaluation criteria or only execute them, since that distinction shapes your career trajectory significantly.

Prompt Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most prompt engineers?

The companies hiring the most prompt engineers right now include Technogen, BEAM, and Adobe, with the largest share of openings in California, Virginia, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring is concentrated at AI-native companies, large enterprise software firms, and media organizations building generative content tools.

How many prompt engineer jobs are remote?

About 43% of prompt engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the role's strong alignment with distributed engineering teams. Roles focused on conversational AI design, evaluation pipeline ownership, and LLM integration tend to offer the highest share of fully remote arrangements, while positions embedded in product or research labs more often require on-site presence.

How do you become a prompt engineer?

Start by building hands-on fluency with at least one major LLM API, then practice designing prompts for defined tasks and evaluating outputs systematically against clear criteria. Develop a public portfolio of prompt chains and evaluation rubrics that demonstrates your reasoning process. From there, target roles at companies actively shipping LLM-powered products, where applied prompt work is central rather than incidental to the job.

Can you get hired as a prompt engineer without direct experience?

Yes, candidates without formal job titles in prompt engineering get hired by demonstrating a strong portfolio of real prompt work, even from personal projects or open-source contributions. Focus on building evaluation datasets, documenting your iteration logic, and showing familiarity with a production-relevant toolchain. Roles labeled 'AI specialist,' 'LLM developer,' or 'conversational AI designer' often have overlapping skill requirements and lower competition than those using the prompt engineer title explicitly.

What does the prompt engineer interview process look like?

Most processes include an initial screen focused on your familiarity with LLM APIs and past projects, followed by a technical exercise where you design or debug prompts against a defined task under time constraints. Later rounds typically involve a system design discussion covering evaluation strategy and a behavioral interview assessing how you scope ambiguous problems. Some companies add a portfolio review where you walk through a real prompt chain and explain your design decisions.

Where can I find and apply to prompt engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to prompt engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your skills, specialization, and preferred location or remote arrangement, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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