Senior AI Software Engineer Jobs in Iowa

Senior AI Software Engineer jobs in Iowa are in active demand across Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Dubuque and other Iowa metros, including employers like Vontas, CVS Health, and Collins Aerospace. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

Find Jobs

Overview

Open roles6
Top employerVontas
Top cityDes Moines, IA
Cities hiring3
Work type75% On-site
Top industryInsurance

Showing 5 of 6+ Senior AI Software Engineer jobs

ALLO Communications
Senior Software Engineer, Cloud and AI
We won't show you this job again
ALLO Communications
Added 1w ago
Senior Software Engineer, Cloud and AI
ALLO Communications
Des Moines, Iowa
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
Backend Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

CVS Health
Staff Software Engineer - Search / AI
We won't show you this job again
CVS Health
Added 1w ago
Staff Software Engineer - Search / AI
CVS Health
Iowa
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
$107k - $284k/yr
Remote (US)
High School
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

Cottingham & Butler
AI Software Engineer
We won't show you this job again
Cottingham & Butler
Added 1w ago
AI Software Engineer
Cottingham & Butler
Dubuque, Iowa
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
Backend Engineering
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

Principal Financial Group
Senior Software Engineer II – Enterprise AI Consulting & Embedded Experts
We won't show you this job again
Principal Financial Group
Added 3w ago
Senior Software Engineer II – Enterprise AI Consulting & Embedded Experts
Principal Financial Group
Des Moines, Iowa
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Backend Engineering
Cloud Engineering
Technical Program Management
On-Site

Have you applied for this role?

Collins Aerospace
Associate Director – AI Software, Applied Research & Technology – Defense Technologies (Onsite)
We won't show you this job again
Collins Aerospace
Added 1mo ago
Associate Director – AI Software, Applied Research & Technology – Defense Technologies (Onsite)
Collins Aerospace
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Finance
Accounting
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
Audit
Tax
$157k - $299k/yr
On-Site
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

See All 6 Senior AI Software Engineer Jobs in Iowa

Find roles in Iowa that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Jobs

Senior AI Software Engineer Jobs by City in Iowa

Where Iowa roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Des Moines
2 jobs
Cedar Rapids
2 jobs
Dubuque
1 job

Senior AI Software Engineer Job Market in Iowa

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

Who's Hiring

  • Vontas
    Vontas1
  • CVS Health
    CVS Health1
  • Collins Aerospace
    Collins Aerospace1
  • ALLO Communications
    ALLO Communications1
  • Cottingham & Butler
    Cottingham & Butler1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance1
  • Aerospace & Defense1
  • Healthcare & Medical Services1

What Iowa Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior AI software engineer jobs across Iowa.

  • Advanced degree or equivalent experience in computer science, machine learning, or a related field
  • Production experience designing, training, and deploying large-scale machine learning models
  • Proficiency in Python and at least one deep learning framework such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
  • Hands-on experience with cloud ML platforms including AWS SageMaker, Google Vertex AI, or Azure ML
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and mentor junior engineers across the AI stack
  • Familiarity with MLOps tooling, model monitoring, and CI/CD pipelines for ML systems

Senior AI Software Engineer Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions

How many senior AI software engineer jobs are there in Iowa?

There are 6+ senior AI software engineer openings in Iowa on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa. New positions post regularly as employers across Iowa hire.

How much do senior AI software engineers make in Iowa?

Senior AI software engineers in Iowa earn a median of about $114,890 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,390 for the lowest 10% to over $165,880 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which Iowa cities have the most senior AI software engineer jobs?

Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa have the most senior AI software engineer openings in Iowa right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire senior AI software engineers in Iowa?

Iowa senior AI software engineer roles are posted by Vontas, CVS Health, and Collins Aerospace and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote senior AI software engineer jobs in Iowa?

Yes. About 25% of senior AI software engineer openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Iowa metros.

How do I apply for senior AI software engineer jobs in Iowa?

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

See All 6 Senior AI Software Engineer Jobs in Iowa

Find roles in Iowa that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Jobs