EPAM Systems

Lead AI Engineer

EPAM Systems$120K — $160K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in AI engineering or related technical roles
  • Expertise in vanilla LangChain (v1.2.6) and LangGraph (v1.0.7)
  • Proficiency in designing agentic orchestration for natural-language processing
  • Skills in integrating with PharmaPendium Advanced Search API and FAERS endpoint
  • Knowledge of MedDRA classification across clinical and generic terms
  • Experience in PRR/ROR disproportionality computation
  • Strong collaboration skills with Data Scientists and Pharma SMEs

Responsibilities

  • Design and build the Drug/Drug Interaction Smart Connector with vanilla LangChain and LangGraph
  • Architect agentic orchestration to transform natural-language questions into structured queries
  • Ensure reliable and traceable data retrieval through the FAERS module
  • Lead a lightweight proof-of-concept for implementation validation
  • Resolve compatibility issues proactively to avoid blockers
  • Build full connector logic including drug-pair generation ranked by interaction strength
  • Tune the connector output against an agreed Golden Q&A set for validation

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunity to lead innovative projects in AI and health tech
  • Flexible work arrangements that prioritize work-life balance
  • Access to ongoing professional development and training programs
  • Supportive atmosphere that encourages knowledge sharing and improvement
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Lead AI Engineer to serve as the technical owner of our connector implementation, responsible for designing and building the Drug/Drug Interaction Smart Connector in vanilla LangChain and LangGraph with no platform-specific dependencies. In this role, you will architect agentic orchestration that transforms natural-language questions into structured queries, lead a proof-of-concept validation and collaborate with cross-functional experts to ensure statistical and clinical correctness. Responsibilities Design and build the Drug/Drug Interaction Smart Connector in vanilla LangChain and LangGraph with no platform-specific dependencies Architect the agentic orchestration that turns natural-language questions into structured queries against the PharmaPendium Advanced Search API Ensure retrieval through the FAERS module endpoint is reliable and traceable Lead the lightweight POC that validates the implementation can be cleanly refactored into SAIP platform Resolve compatibility issues before they become blockers Build out the full connector logic including candidate drug-pair generation ranked by interaction strength Implement MedDRA classification across generic and clinical phenotype terms Compute PRR/ROR disproportionality producing consistent traceable output tables with case counts, statistical measures and the signal-only interpretation flag Enforce clean well-documented code structured to support Codex-assisted refactoring Partner closely with the Data Scientist and Pharma SME to ensure statistical and clinical correctness Tune the connector against the agreed Golden Q&A set so outputs meet the acceptance baseline through validation and handover Requirements 5+ years of experience in AI engineering or related technical roles Expertise in vanilla LangChain (v1.2.6) and LangGraph (v1.0.7) Proficiency in designing agentic orchestration that converts natural-language questions into structured queries Skills in integrating with the PharmaPendium Advanced Search API and FAERS module endpoint Knowledge of MedDRA classification across generic and clinical phenotype terms Competency in PRR/ROR disproportionality computation and statistical measures Capability to lead POCs and resolve compatibility issues for platform refactoring Background in writing clean well-documented code structured to support Codex-assisted refactoring Understanding of collaborating with Data Scientists and Pharma SMEs to ensure statistical and clinical correctness English proficiency at B2 level or higher

About EPAM Systems

EPAM Systems, Inc. is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. The company has a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, and serves clients in a variety of industries, including financial services, healthcare, and retail. EPAM's services include software engineering, product development, and digital platform engineering, and the company has a reputation for delivering high-quality solutions that help its clients achieve their business goals. EPAM has been recognized as a leader in the digital services industry by a number of independent research firms, and the company has won numerous awards for its work.
Learn more about EPAM Systems
Size
58,824 employees
Market Cap
$18.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$327.1 million
Founded
1993
5 Year Trend
+26.5%
Revenue
$2.6 billion
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