With the rise of ChatGPT worldwide, the profession of “AI Prompt Engineer” has emerged, with salaries reaching up to $375,000 or even higher. In this article, we will discuss what this job entails.
Table of Contents:
What is an “AI Prompt Engineer”?
What is the salary range for an “AI Prompt Engineer”?
Which companies are hiring?
Experts: “AI Prompt Engineer” won’t last long
With the emergence of interactive artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, numerous new positions related to AI have also emerged. One of these positions is the “AI Prompt Engineer.” Despite not necessarily requiring a strong engineering degree or experience, the annual salary can easily exceed $250,000 (approximately NT$7.5 million)!
So, what does an “AI Prompt Engineer” do, and what is the salary range for this job? Which companies are hiring? This article will provide readers with an overview.
What is an “AI Prompt Engineer”?
“Prompt Engineering” mainly involves issuing specific instructions to AI tools. These instructions can be a sentence, a set of words, or even a piece of code. After the AI processes these instructions, it will generate corresponding text, images, or videos.
Therefore, the work of an “AI Prompt Engineer” requires the following:
– Understanding the capabilities and weaknesses of AI. To achieve this, they can guide AI in logical thinking and test its logical reasoning abilities.
– Continuously modifying prompts to test the best results that AI can generate under various instructions.
– Communicating with the development team, providing feedback on test results, and suggesting improvements.
While some companies do not require “AI Prompt Engineers” to be proficient in computer science or AI technology, others may require applicants to learn programming techniques and knowledge of robotics in order to build AI models that meet requirements.
What is the salary range for an “AI Prompt Engineer”?
We know that positions in the AI field generally offer good compensation, and “AI Prompt Engineers” are no exception. The starting monthly salary for an entry-level “AI Prompt Engineer” is approximately €4,100 to €6,600. The specific amount depends on the size and location of the company.
However, some jobs can offer annual salaries as high as $375,000 without requiring formal relevant degrees. For example, the AI startup company Anthropic in California, USA, offers an annual salary range of $250,000 to $375,000 for a position combining “Prompt Engineer and Librarian.”
Nevertheless, most companies are still seeking candidates with AI field experience and higher education. For example, the minimum wage for this position listed on the UK recruitment agency Hays is £40,000. However, individuals with specialized knowledge may earn annual salaries between £200,000 and £300,000, and the top earners can earn even more.
Which companies are hiring?
In fact, there is currently an increasing number of job opportunities for “AI Prompt Engineers.” According to an article by Datascientest, many websites have posted recruitment information:
– The news website BoardingArea is hiring a part-time “ChatGPT Expert” whose job is to “build and improve prompts to optimize content as part of our article improvement and re-publication.”
– The freelance platform Upwork also has many related positions where “AI Prompt Engineers” can help generate content for websites, such as blog articles or question answers.
– Medical service company Klarity is also hiring an engineer who can converse with large-scale language models, with a maximum annual salary of $230,000.
Experts: “AI Prompt Engineer” won’t last long
However, despite the high demand for “AI Prompt Engineers” in the market, Ethan Mollick, a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, stated in February of this year that:
Additionally, Adrian Weller, Director of Machine Learning Research at the University of Cambridge, also believes that:
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