AI Jobs in the USA
The World's Largest Market
The US has more AI jobs than any other country.
Salaries range from $150K-$300K+ at top companies.
Biggest Market.
Fiercest Competition.
SF, NYC, Seattle, Austin all have thriving AI scenes with different cultures and expectations.
FAANG, unicorns, and startups all compete for talent with different interview styles.
Remote roles opened the market but also increased competition from everywhere.
Navigate the US AI Market.
The World-Class AI Engineer Cohort
Understand regional differences, company cultures, and what US employers actually look for. Position yourself for the highest-paying AI roles in the world.
Market Strategy
FAANG vs startup vs mid-size approach
US-Style Portfolio
Projects that impress American employers
Land Top Offers
Negotiate US compensation packages
Meet Your Mentor
My aim has been the same for years: become a world-class AI engineer. Every career move I've made has been measured against that.
I started as a software tester on a $500/month internship in the Netherlands. Taught myself to code, learned to ship real systems, and worked my way to Senior Engineer at GitHub.
Then I left GitHub. I joined an AI research lab as Member of Technical Staff, where I currently build products for secure AI monitoring.
The cohort draws directly from my real experience so you can make progress fast.
I run this special cohort with only a few people because hands-on work with me is what it takes to bring you to become a world-class AI engineer.
Real Results
Vittor
AI Engineer
Built and deployed his portfolio piece, then landed the AI role
"The coaching played a huge part in my success. I focused on AI fundamentals, the certification path, and soft skills like professional writing. Having access to expert guidance gave me confidence during interviews and helped me feel I was on the right path.
I built my own platform (simple but functional) and deployed it on AWS. I used it in my portfolio and showcased it during interviews. The way complex topics were explained, especially the restaurant analogy for AI systems, really stuck with me. Focusing on doing the basics well was absolutely essential."
What You Will Get
8 Weekly Tuesday Sessions
3 hours each for 24 live hours total.
Project Scoping at Kickoff
We set the scope of what you'll ship and the milestones to get there before the live sessions start.
Code Reviews
Reviews of your code from Zen during the cohort.
Lifetime Demo Access
Every architecture demo is recorded and yours to keep.
Demo Day
You present what you built and get feedback from Zen, with a recording you can use in your portfolio.
12 Months Community Access
Included with the cohort.
US AI Investment Leads the World
Frequently Asked Questions
What do AI engineers earn in the USA?
US AI salaries are the highest globally. Junior roles start at $120K-$150K. Mid-level engineers earn $150K-$220K. Senior and staff roles reach $250K-$400K+ total compensation at top companies. San Francisco and NYC pay highest, but remote roles from lower cost areas offer excellent value. Stock compensation can double base salary at public tech companies.
What are the best US cities for AI jobs?
San Francisco Bay Area leads in AI jobs and salaries but has extreme cost of living. Seattle offers strong AI presence (Amazon, Meta, AI startups) with lower costs. NYC has growing AI scene especially in fintech and media. Austin is emerging as an AI hub with lower taxes. Remote-first companies have opened opportunities regardless of location.
How much time will this take?
You'll spend 3 hours every Tuesday in the live session and roughly 3 hours of async work in between, for 8 weeks. The Tuesday session time is fixed.
I've signed up for cohorts before and dropped out. How is this different?
It probably isn't, and you should hold the money. Most cohort dropouts are people who couldn't articulate what they were shipping when they signed up. That's why the consult exists, and why I turn down most applications. If we get on the call and you can't tell me what you'll have shipped at the end of week 8, I'll point you to the AI Native Engineer community until you can.
I'm not pivoting careers. I want to build a product. Does this still work?
Yes, the cohort works for people shipping their first serious AI system whether the goal is to land a senior role or to launch a product. The shipped system serves both equally well.
Do I need prior AI experience?
You need to be able to code in Python or TypeScript. Complete beginners can follow the classroom they get access to before the cohort sessions to come in well-prepared.
What does it cost?
It's a four-figure investment that we discuss during the 30-minute consult, alongside whether the cohort is the right fit for your project.
Can I do this while working full-time?
Yes, most attendees do. The live session is one Tuesday a week and the async work fits around your existing schedule, as long as you can carve out roughly 6 hours a week.
I accept those who have the highest chance of success.
In the 30-minute call we discuss your goals and whether you are ready for the program.