[Remote] AI Engineering Lead

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CoPilot Innovations, a subsidiary of The Plumtree Group, is looking for an AI Engineering Lead to act as the technical authority across their engineering team. This hands-on leadership role involves building production-ready AI systems while coaching engineers, reviewing architectures, and setting strong engineering standards.ResponsibilitiesArchitect and ship end-to-end AI applications across GenAI, agentic AI, ML/DL including computer vision, and automationLead technical direction for AI projects across multiple accountsReview solution architecture and ensure scalable, secure, enterprise-ready buildsCoach and mentor engineers through code reviews, 1:1s, and growth plansDefine best practices for AI-first software development, cloud deployment, and engineering qualitySkills5+ years in AI/ML engineering, including 2+ years leading or mentoring engineersStrong hands-on experience with Python, LLM applications, RAG, agentic workflows, and AI microservicesExperience with tools such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, vector databases, PyTorch/TensorFlow, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCPUnderstanding of MLOps/LLMOps, CI/CD, AI observability, latency, cost, and performance optimizationProven experience mentoring or leading engineering teamsStrong communication skills and the ability to explain AI trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersBenefitsGrow into broader engineering leadership with support for professional upskillingEnjoy a fully remote, work-from-anywhere culture with flexible timingsReceive competitive compensation paid in USDCompany OverviewThe Plum Tree Group is an interactive agency focusing on solutions for emerging businesses. It was founded in 2003, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, US, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.plumtreegroup.net/.