Software Engineer AI Jobs in Iowa

Software Engineer AI jobs in Iowa are available now at employers like Vontas, CVS Health, and Collins Aerospace and other employers across Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Dubuque and other Iowa metros, from entry level to senior. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

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

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ALLO Communications
Senior Software Engineer, Cloud and AI
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ALLO Communications
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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

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CVS Health
Staff Software Engineer - Search / AI
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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+

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Cottingham & Butler
AI Software Engineer
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Cottingham & Butler
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AI Software Engineer
Cottingham & Butler
Dubuque, Iowa
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
Backend Engineering
1,001-5,000

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Principal Financial Group
Senior Software Engineer II – Enterprise AI Consulting & Embedded Experts
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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

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Collins Aerospace
Associate Director – AI Software, Applied Research & Technology – Defense Technologies (Onsite)
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Collins Aerospace
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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+

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Software Engineer AI Jobs by City in Iowa

Where Iowa roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Des Moines
2 jobs
Cedar Rapids
2 jobs
Dubuque
1 job

Software Engineer AI 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 software engineer AI jobs across Iowa.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, machine learning, or a related field
  • Proficiency in Python and hands-on experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow
  • Experience building, fine-tuning, or deploying large language models or foundation models
  • Familiarity with cloud ML platforms such as AWS SageMaker, Google Vertex AI, or Azure ML
  • Understanding of MLOps practices including model versioning, monitoring, and CI/CD for ML pipelines
  • Experience with data pipelines, feature engineering, and working with large-scale datasets

Software Engineer AI Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions

How many software engineer AI jobs are there in Iowa?

There are 6+ software engineer AI 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 software engineer AIs make in Iowa?

Software engineer AIs 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 software engineer AI jobs?

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

Which companies hire software engineer AIs in Iowa?

Companies currently hiring software engineer AIs in Iowa include Vontas, CVS Health, and Collins Aerospace, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote software engineer AI jobs in Iowa?

Yes. About 25% of software engineer AI 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 software engineer AI jobs in Iowa?

You can apply to software engineer AI 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.

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