[Remote] Lead AI Engineer (Content Intelligence Applications)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EPAM Systems is building content intelligence applications that leverage diffusion models for high-quality content generation and analysis at scale. As a Lead AI Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting and implementing applications, developing intelligent agents, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions into broader product ecosystems.ResponsibilitiesArchitect, implement, and support content intelligence applications that apply diffusion models to automate content creation and analysisBuild and refine harnesses and pipelines for model training, evaluation, and deployment using platforms such as FireflyDevelop intelligent agents and agentic workflows to automate and simplify content-focused processesDesign and roll out MCPs to provide scalable, modular content processing capabilitiesCreate and maintain evaluation frameworks to track and improve model and agent performanceCollaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate content intelligence solutions into broader product ecosystemsStay current on advances in generative AI, diffusion models, and content intelligence technologiesSkillsProven track record of 5 years in AI/ML engineering, with strong Python skills and demonstrated success building and deploying ML modelsHands-on experience with generative AI, especially diffusion models (such as Stable Diffusion and Denoising Diffusion Probabilistic Models)Solid background in content generation and analysis techniques, including NLP and computer visionPractical experience with agent frameworks and building agentic workflows (e.g., LangChain, OpenAI Agents, or custom agent architectures)Demonstrated ability to build, maintain, and iterate on evaluation frameworks for AI modelsWorking knowledge of orchestration tools and harnesses for training and deploying models (e.g., Firefly, MLflow, Kubeflow)Strong analytical skills and comfort solving problems in a fast-moving, highly collaborative environmentExcellent communication skills for cross-team coordination and clear documentationEnglish proficiency at B2 (Upper-Intermediate) level or aboveGraduate degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a comparable fieldExperience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) to scale AI deploymentsWorking knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and KubernetesBenefitsInternational projects with top brandsWork with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peersHealthcare benefitsEmployee financial programsPaid time off and sick leaveUpskilling, reskilling and certification coursesUnlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ coursesGlobal career opportunitiesVolunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee GroupsAward-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedInCompany OverviewEPAM leverages its core engineering expertise as a leading global product development and digital platform engineering services company. It was founded in 1993, and is headquartered in Newtown, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.epam.com.Company H1B SponsorshipEPAM Systems has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 11 in 2026, 120 in 2025, 172 in 2024, 232 in 2023, 373 in 2022, 359 in 2021, 502 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.