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Are you worried that AI could take over your job or wipe out your department entirely?
Perhaps it’s a good idea to ask yourself, “Will AI completely take over my job?”
Don't worry: even though artificial intelligence will cause the loss of up to 85 million jobs, this market disruption will also create an additional 97 million new jobs, predicted to emerge by 2025 according to a World Economic Forum study.
The study noted that while jobs such as data entry clerks, administrative and secretarial positions, assembly and factory workers and customer service workers are on the decline, jobs focused on adapting to the digital world, such as digital marketing, software development and data science, are replacing them and seeing a surge in demand.
The forum lists the following 10 roles as seeing rapid growth:
- Data analysts and scientists
- AI and Machine Learning Experts
- Big Data Experts
- Digital Marketing and Strategy Expert
- Process Automation Specialist
- Business Development Expert
- Digital Transformation Specialist
- Information Security Analyst
- Software and App Developers
- Internet of Things (IoT) Specialists
Similarly, FlexJobs recently identified the top five in-demand AI jobs, listing occupations that until recently were little-known or not as popular as they are today. Some of the jobs on the top five list, such as data scientist, were also featured in a World Economic Forum report.
Each of these jobs pays at least $100,000 per year, and the good news for remote-savvy workers is that these jobs can be done from home, making them popular remote jobs. In fact, employers in the FlexJobs database are increasingly hiring for flexible opportunities in these five AI roles (salaries cited by Salary.com).
1. remote AI Research Scientist
AI Research Scientists enable the development of cutting edge artificial intelligence and machine learning inventions, models and prototypes.
According to FlexJobs, the key skills and experience required for this role are:
- Applied Mathematics
- Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- Calculation Statistics
- Computer Awareness
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Average salary range: $160,029 to $195,130
2. Remote Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer
As an AI engineer, you'll develop and train the complex algorithms that make up the AI applications that businesses and individuals use to increase efficiency.
Here are the key skills and experience the FlexJobs team highlighted as necessary for this role:
- Software Development
- Data Science
- programming
- Machine Learning
Average salary range: $102,311 to $137,828
3. Remote Machine Learning (ML) Engineer
Machine learning engineers spend their time programming, developing ML models, and working with large datasets to solve business problems.
Here are some recommended skills to become a Machine Learning Engineer:
- Python, Java, SQL programming experience
- Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- statistics
- Math
Average salary range: $96,820 to $115,581
Four. remote Natural Language Processing (NLP) Scientist
The role of an NLP scientist focuses on enabling apps and devices to read, understand, and interpret human language.
Core skills and experience required for this role include:
- Computational Linguistics
- Semantic Extraction
- Data Modeling
- Programming Language
Average salary range: $113,519 to $144,263
Five. remote Data Scientist
Organizations need data scientists to analyze and model data to build the AI models and applications of the future.
The key skills and experience needed to become a data scientist include:
- Data analysis
- programming
- Statistical tools
Average salary range: $108,942 to $133,690
Most remote AI jobs pay more than $100,000 a year
If you have an interest in technology, numbers, statistics and data, and excel at analytical thinking and creativity in problem solving, it may be worth studying and pursuing one of the above high paying jobs in the AI field. These jobs are undoubtedly rewarding, not only financially but also as they will give you a sense of accomplishment and pride in having contributed significantly to groundbreaking developments and inventions.
