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[Remote] AI Engineering Lead/Director

Remote · Japan Full-time

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Planet Group is seeking a hands-on AI engineering leader to design, build, and deploy enterprise AI automation solutions that streamline business processes. This role involves deep technical expertise and cross-functional collaboration to deliver scalable AI-powered solutions and mentor engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end AI automation initiatives from discovery and solution design through development, deployment, and adoption
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to understand business processes, identify automation opportunities, and translate requirements into scalable technical solutions
  • Design, develop, and deploy production-grade AI applications, integrations, APIs, and user-facing tools
  • Build secure, reliable, and maintainable solutions that integrate with enterprise platforms and cloud infrastructure
  • Architect and implement intelligent agent workflows, reusable automation frameworks, and shared platform capabilities
  • Collaborate with engineering, security, infrastructure, and business teams to ensure enterprise-ready solutions
  • Develop technical documentation, implementation standards, and reusable playbooks that support long-term scalability
  • Mentor team members and help drive AI adoption through knowledge sharing, training, and technical guidance
  • Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend innovative solutions that enhance business outcomes

Skills

  • Extensive experience building and deploying production software across backend, frontend, cloud, and integration layers
  • Strong experience developing AI-powered applications using modern large language models and automation frameworks
  • Expertise with Python and modern web technologies, including API development and frontend frameworks
  • Experience deploying applications in cloud-native environments using modern CI/CD practices
  • Strong understanding of enterprise security, authentication, and scalable application architecture
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Passion for leveraging AI to solve complex business challenges and improve operational efficiency
  • Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams
  • Experience designing intelligent agent or AI automation platforms
  • Background supporting enterprise or regulated environments
  • Demonstrated success driving AI adoption across business functions
  • Active user of AI-assisted software development tools and modern engineering practices

Company Overview

  • The Planet Group is a global advisory and staffing firm operating at the intersection of talent and transformation. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in Western Springs, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://theplanetgroup.com/.
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  • The Planet Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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