AI Systems Team (Developer, Architect, Infrastructure)

Protocase Inc./45Drives Ltd.•Wilmington, NC

5d•$70,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

We’re building an AI team from the ground up to transform how our entire company operates—from sales to production—and we need builders, designers, and systems thinkers to make it real. This isn’t one role—it’s a team. Not sure which role fits you best? Start here: If you love building and shipping fast → AI Systems Developer If you think in systems and design how everything connects → AI Systems Architect If you care about performance, scale, and infrastructure → AI Infrastructure Engineer AI Systems Developer (Builder / Execution): Take ideas and turn them into working systems—fast. Build AI-powered tools that automate workflows, reduce manual work, and improve how the business runs day-to-day. Build AI workflows using APIs, automation tools, and internal systems Rapidly prototype → test → deploy → iterate Turn real business problems into usable tools Integrate AI into sales, production, logistics, and customer workflows AI Systems Architect (Strategy / Design / Scale): Design how everything fits together. Ensure what we build scales, connects, and drives real business results—not just technical output. Design end-to-end AI systems and data flows Define where AI should (and shouldn’t) be used Translate business strategy into AI roadmaps Set standards for tools, prompts, data, and system design AI Infrastructure Engineer (Performance / Compute / Reliability): Own the systems that power everything. Make sure everything runs fast, reliably, and cost-effectively. Design and manage compute (GPU/CPU, cloud vs local) Optimize performance, latency, and cost per request Build internal AI infrastructure and environments Ensure systems scale and don’t break under load Across all roles, you will: Turn real business problems into working AI solutions Build, integrate, and improve systems across departments Focus on speed, usability, and real-world adoption Continuously improve how we use AI across the company

Requirements

A builder mindset—you ship and improve, not just plan
Systems thinking—you understand how things connect, not just how they work in isolation
Curiosity and a willingness to experiment
Comfort working in ambiguity and solving real business problems
Strong coding ability (Python, JavaScript, or similar)
Experience with APIs, automation tools, and system integrations
Familiarity with AI tools, models, and prompting
Experience designing scalable systems and workflows
Ability to translate business strategy into technical execution
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), Linux, and containers
Understanding of GPUs, performance optimization, and scaling systems
You focus on business impact—not just technical output
You move fast without over-engineering
You’re comfortable figuring things out as you go

Responsibilities

Build AI workflows using APIs, automation tools, and internal systems
Rapidly prototype → test → deploy → iterate
Turn real business problems into usable tools
Integrate AI into sales, production, logistics, and customer workflows
Design end-to-end AI systems and data flows
Define where AI should (and shouldn’t) be used
Translate business strategy into AI roadmaps
Set standards for tools, prompts, data, and system design
Design and manage compute (GPU/CPU, cloud vs local)
Optimize performance, latency, and cost per request
Build internal AI infrastructure and environments
Ensure systems scale and don’t break under load
Turn real business problems into working AI solutions
Build, integrate, and improve systems across departments
Focus on speed, usability, and real-world adoption
Continuously improve how we use AI across the company

Benefits

Leadership Training and skills development opportunities, as well as regular coaching and opportunity for growth.
Medical, dental, life insurance, and 401K.
Access exclusive deals at local businesses.
Participate in wellness events and enjoy access to a gym membership.
Two weeks of vacation, increasing to three weeks after three years, and four weeks after five years.
Participate in team-building activities and celebrations.

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