SMRTR AIAug 21, 2025Hacker News

A Decoder Ring for AI Job Titles

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The AI job market is filled with confusing titles that mix-and-match modifiers, domains, and roles. Job titles like "Applied AI Engineer" or "Forward Deployed AI Researcher" follow patterns but often mean different things at different companies, with terms like "Researcher" and "Engineer" being particularly inconsistent across organizations. This decoder ring breaks down common AI title components to help navigate the rapidly evolving terminology in this growing field.

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