[Remote] Senior/Lead AI Engineer
Auto ImportNote: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EPAM Systems is seeking a Senior/Lead AI Engineer to design, build, and scale end-to-end AI applications. The role involves working directly with clients to drive technical decisions and deliver production-grade AI systems that create real business impact.
Responsibilities
- Design and deploy AI/LLM applications at scale (RAG, agentic systems, Q&A platforms)
- Architect solutions using agentic frameworks, integrating with vector databases and advanced memory architectures
- Build APIs, data pipelines, and enterprise integrations (CRM, ERP, cloud platforms)
- Evaluate and refine AI performance using LLM-based evaluation, agent metrics, and A/B testing
- Ensure performance, security, observability, and cost-efficiency across deployed solutions
- Conduct research, rapid prototyping, and experimentation to validate feasibility and business value
- Stay current with emerging AI protocols (MCP, A2A, ACP) and evolving LLM technologies
Skills
- 5+ years in AI/ML engineering with production-grade delivery experience
- Strong Proficiency in at least one modern programming language and web frameworks (Python, Java, Scala)
- Hands-on experience with major LLM platforms, agentic frameworks, and advanced integration patterns (RAG, agent orchestration, tool calling)
- Experience with vector databases, semantic/hybrid search, and retrieval/ranking systems
- Knowledge of MLOps/AIOps practices, monitoring, and security (including prompt injection prevention)
- Strong communication skills — able to translate complex AI concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to work independently, lead technical initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Benefits
- Learning Culture - We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally
- Health Coverage - Health and wellness are important, that is why we have you and up to four family members in a premiere health plan. We have a couple of options, so you can choose what is best for you and your family
- Visual Benefit - Seeing your work for us would be a sight for sore eyes. We want your vision to always be at 100% which is why we offer up to $200.000 COP for any visual health expenses
- Life Insurance Plan - We have partnered with MetLife to offer a full-coverage Ife insurance plan. So, your family is covered, even if you are gone.
- Medical Leave Coverage - We are one of the few companies that cover 100% of your medical leave, for up to 90 days. Your health is the most important thing to us
- Professional Growth Opportunities - We have designed a highly competitive and complete development process, where you will have all the tools to get where you have always wanted to be, personally and professionally
- Stock Option Purchase Plan - As an EPAMer you can be more than just an employee, you will also have the opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization
- Additional Income - Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways
- Community Benefit - You will be part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees, where you can learn, challenge yourself, stand out, and share your knowledge and experience with multicultural teams!
- Connectivity Bonus (25,000 ARS are paid with a salary receipt at the end of each month as a non-wages concept).
- Medicina Prepaga (It covers the collaborator and direct family group).
- Paternity Leave (Two additional days are added to what is established by law, total of 4 days).
- Discounts card.
- English Training (English lessons, twice per week).
- Training Program (Access to multiple customized training plans according to the needs of each role within the company).
- Marriage bonus (The company doubles the allowance established by law that ANSES offers).
- Referral Program (Referral bonus is paid when the referral of a collaborator joins the Company).
- External Agreements and Discounts.
- Vacations: 14 calendar days a year
- Career plan and real growth opportunities
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
- English classes with a certified teacher
- Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
- Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
- Flexible work schedule and dress code
- Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
- Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
- Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
- Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
- 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
- Grocery coupons
- 30 days December bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 12 vacations days
- Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
- Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills
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