[Remote] Senior AI Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EPAM Systems is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to design and develop comprehensive AI applications, including chatbots and Q&A systems. This role involves staying updated with the latest LLM technologies and contributing to innovative AI projects, ensuring impactful solutions that meet client needs.ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and maintain end-to-end AI applications, including chatbots, Q&A platforms, and agent workflowsCollaborate directly with clients to understand their needs, identify opportunities, and recommend LLM-driven solutionsDevelop and manage robust data pipelines, prompt strategies, and datasets to ensure effective and accurate AI models (Will be a plus)Evaluate and refine AI system performance, ensuring outputs are accurate, secure, scalable, and compliant with industry regulations (Will be a plus)Conduct research and rapid prototyping to validate technical feasibility and demonstrate business value of AI solutionsStay current with evolving LLM technologies, frameworks, and methodologies to continuously improve solutions and client outcomesSkillsStrong proficiency in Python, experience with web frameworks like FastAPI or similarUnderstanding of the AI application development lifecycleExperience with rapid UI prototyping using Streamlit, Gradio, or similar frameworksFamiliarity with major LLM platforms and APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Amazon Bedrock, Gemini) and related frameworks (LangGraph, LlamaIndex, Strands Agents, etc.)Knowledge of advanced AI integration patterns (e.g., RAG, Agents)Experience deploying AI solutions at scale, with considerations for performance, cost-efficiency, and maintainabilityProven ability to evaluate generative AI quality using metrics such as retrieval and classification scores, as well as LLM-based evaluation methodsProven experience in AI engineering and delivering ML-based solutionsStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detailExcellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skillsExperience designing experiments, conducting A/B tests, and iterating on models based on user feedbackUnderstanding of retrieval systems (keyword search, vector search, embeddings) and ranking algorithmsFamiliarity with emerging protocols such as MCP, A2A, ACP, etcExperience 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 or Databricks AgentBricks or Google Agents Space, or Azure AI FoundryExperience with observability and monitoring tools and frameworksBenefitsDiversity of assignments and projectsPersonal development planMentoring programs and leadership developmentCertification and professional development supportAccess to learning platforms including more than 2,500 internal courses and the LinkedIn Learning library with 20,000+ coursesEnglish courses taught by certified teachersExtra leave daysReferral bonusesCompetitive compensation paid in USDRegular salary and performance reviewsPrivate health insuranceRecreation office zones with tea, coffee and snacksSports and game consolesIT equipment and Microsoft's Software Assurance Home Use Program (HUP)Company 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.