Israel’s artificial intelligence sector continues to expand at an exceptional pace. With new startups launching every month and global companies investing heavily in local R&D centers, the demand for AI talent in Israel is at an all-time high.
But not all AI jobs are created equal.
Some roles are growing faster than others driven by trends in generative AI, large language models, machine learning infrastructure, and real world applications in fintech, healthcare, and cybersecurity.
Here’s a look at the top AI job titles gaining traction across Israel in 2025, based on job listings, startup trends, and hiring patterns from companies like AI21 Labs, Mobileye, NVIDIA, and dozens of high-tech employers.
1. Prompt Engineer
With the rise of large language models like GPT, Claude, and LLaMA, prompt engineers are now a key part of product and research teams.
Key skills:
- Prompt design and evaluation
- Understanding model behavior
- Testing and optimization of generative outputs
Popular employers:
AI21 Labs, D-ID, early-stage GenAI startups, and digital marketing companies using text generation tools.
2. LLM Engineer (Large Language Model Specialist)
Beyond prompt design, companies are hiring engineers to fine-tune, host, and integrate large models in real products. This includes open-source frameworks like Hugging Face Transformers, LangChain, and vector databases.
Key skills:
- Python, PyTorch
- Transformers, tokenization, embeddings
- LangChain, RAG pipelines
Growing demand in:
Fintech, legaltech, SaaS, and enterprise AI teams building chat-based tools in Hebrew and English.
3. AI Product Manager
As AI moves from research to production, experienced product managers with AI literacy are in high demand.
Key skills:
- Translating business needs into AI features
- Roadmapping ML-based products
- Working with MLOps and data teams
In demand at:
Monday.com, Riskified, Bria AI, Gong, and other B2B SaaS firms scaling AI solutions.
4. MLOps Engineer
Managing AI models at scale requires infrastructure and DevOps knowledge. MLOps roles are critical to keeping systems stable, automated, and production-ready.
Key skills:
- Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines
- Model versioning, monitoring, deployment
- Cloud tools (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Seen often in:
Cybersecurity, autonomous driving, cloud-native startups, and large-scale AI teams.
5. Applied AI Scientist
Applied AI roles focus on turning research and data into production-ready models. These engineers and scientists work with real-world datasets and deliver measurable results.
Key skills:
- Scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM
- Evaluation metrics, business KPIs
- Feature engineering, domain modeling
Hiring companies include:
Taboola, Similarweb, Payoneer, and defense-tech firms.
6. Computer Vision Engineer
Computer vision is still essential in Israel’s tech ecosystem—especially in autonomous vehicles, agriculture tech, and security.
Key skills:
- Image detection, segmentation, classification
- OpenCV, YOLOv5, Detectron2
- Deployment on edge devices
Top employers:
Mobileye, Autobrains, Trigo, and Blue White Robotics.
7. AI Security Researcher
Combining AI with cybersecurity is a rapidly growing niche. These roles focus on threat detection, anomaly detection, and building AI tools for security use cases.
Key skills:
- Anomaly detection algorithms
- Adversarial ML, model robustness
- Cyber threat modeling and response
Active in:
Palo Alto Networks, Guardz, Cato Networks, and government defense vendors.
8. Generative AI Content Specialist
This role combines creative thinking with AI tools. It’s common in marketing, design, media, and eCommerce teams using generative AI for content creation.
Key skills:
- DALL·E, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion
- ChatGPT and copy generation
- Prompt design and use of generative platforms
Seen at:
Bria AI, creative agencies, adtech startups, and ecommerce SaaS providers.
9. NLP Engineer (Hebrew and Multilingual)
With growing demand for Hebrew-native and multilingual tools, NLP engineers are still in high demand—especially those who can fine-tune language models for specific Israeli markets.
Key skills:
- Tokenization, embeddings, transformers
- Hugging Face, spaCy, Haystack
- Text classification, summarization, Q&A systems
Common employers:
AI21 Labs, government AI initiatives, insurtech companies, and legaltech startups.
Final Thought
AI job titles in Israel are changing rapidly. Roles like Prompt Engineer or LLM Specialist didn’t exist a few years ago—but now they’re among the most sought-after in Tel Aviv and beyond.
Whether you’re building your career or hiring talent, staying up to date on these fast-growing AI titles can give you a major edge in 2025.
For daily listings from Israel’s top tech companies, visit AIJob.co.il.
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