Lead AI Engineer

• Strong proficiency in Python, experience with web frameworks like FastAPI or similar
• Understanding of the AI application development lifecycle
• Experience with rapid UI prototyping using Streamlit, Gradio, or similar frameworks
• Familiarity with major LLM platforms and APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Amazon Bedrock, Gemini) and related frameworks (LangGraph, LlamaIndex, Strands Agents)
• Knowledge of advanced AI integration patterns (e.g., RAG, Agents)
• Experience deploying AI solutions at scale with attention to performance, cost-efficiency, and maintainability
• Proven ability to evaluate generative AI quality using retrieval, classification scores, and LLM-based evaluation methods
• Proven experience in AI engineering and delivering ML-based solutions
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

Nice to have:

• Experience designing experiments, conducting A/B tests, and iterating on models based on user feedback
• Understanding of retrieval systems (keyword search, vector search, embeddings) and ranking algorithms
• Familiarity with emerging protocols such as MCP, A2A, ACP
• Experience deploying to cloud AI platforms (Azure OpenAI, Amazon Bedrock, GCP Vertex AI) or on-premise solutions (e.g., vLLM)
• Experience with enterprise AI platforms such as AWS AgentCore, Databricks AgentBricks, Google Agents Space, or Azure AI Foundry
• Experience with observability and monitoring tools and frameworks

• Design, implement, and maintain end-to-end AI applications, including chatbots, Q&A platforms, and agent workflows
• Collaborate directly with clients to understand their needs, identify opportunities, and recommend LLM-driven solutions
• Develop and manage robust data pipelines, prompt strategies, and datasets to ensure effective and accurate AI models (Will be +)
• Evaluate and refine AI system performance, ensuring outputs are accurate, secure, scalable, and compliant with industry regulations (Will be +)
• Conduct research and rapid prototyping to validate technical feasibility and demonstrate the business value of AI solutions
• Stay current with evolving LLM technologies, frameworks, and methodologies to continuously improve solutions and client outcomes

EPAM is a global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and startups. With over thirty years in custom software, product and platform engineering, EPAM empowers clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.