AI Engineering Roadmap for 2026 with MAHIDHAR A

This guide prepares you for the following AI Engineering career paths:

1. Generative AI Engineer: Focus on LLMs, RAG systems, and AI agents
2. ML Platform Engineer: Build infrastructure for training and deploying models
3. AI Product Engineer: Create user-facing AI applications
4. Research Engineer: Implement cutting-edge papers and push boundaries

Expected Outcomes

1. Entry Level: $90–150k (US), building AI features and applications
2. Mid Level: $150–250k, architecting AI systems
3. Senior Level: $250k+, leading AI initiatives and teams