Career ladder
Common Artificial Intelligence roles and typical compensation bands in India:
- AI Engineer — 12-28 LPA
- Machine Learning Engineer — 10-25 LPA
- AI Product Manager — 18-35 LPA
- Applied Research Scientist — 20-45 LPA
Foundation · Weeks 0-6
Focus areas for the foundation phase:
- Python
- Linear algebra
- Statistics
- Pandas & NumPy
Core ML · Weeks 6-14
Focus areas for the core ml phase:
- Supervised learning
- Model evaluation
- scikit-learn
- Feature engineering
Deep Learning · Weeks 14-22
Focus areas for the deep learning phase:
- Neural nets
- CNNs
- Transformers
- PyTorch
Applied AI · Weeks 22-30
Focus areas for the applied ai phase:
- LLMs
- RAG
- Agents
- MLOps
Signals recruiters look for
Beyond skills, hiring managers screen for these signals:
- Shipped projects on GitHub / portfolio
- Certifications relevant to the role
- Communication in interviews
- Domain knowledge (industry-specific)
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