EPAM Systems

Lead AI Engineer

EPAM Systems$130K — $180K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Canada
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of programming experience, primarily in Python
  • Experience with Java and TypeScript is a plus
  • Solid understanding of algorithms and software development principles
  • Experience building RESTful APIs and scalable services
  • Familiarity with Git, CI/CD, and Agile practices
  • Hands-on knowledge of LLMs and ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)
  • Proven ability in cloud development on AWS, Azure, or GCP, with a preference for Google Cloud

Responsibilities

  • Implement and optimize voice features using multimodal LLMs or services like Google Speech APIs
  • Design memory architectures for various session types and conversation buffers
  • Experiment with Google enterprise AI tools for production suitability
  • Contribute to rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept developments
  • Evaluate technical solutions in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

  • Working within a cutting-edge digital initiative in a large asset management firm
  • Opportunity to drive experimentation with emerging AI technologies
  • Collaboration with teams focused on enterprise-scale AI applications
  • Engagement in a fast-paced, exploratory work environment
Full Job Description
Join a cutting-edge initiative within the Digital Channel division of one of the world's largest asset management firms. This role focuses on enhancing Generative AI-powered applications and driving experimentation across emerging AI capabilities. You'll work on enterprise-scale AI solutions that serve millions of end users, leveraging the latest advancements in LLMs, multimodal AI, and agentic architectures. Req: [redacted] Responsibilities Implement and optimize voice-enabled features using multimodal LLMs or third-party services (e.g., ElevenLabs, Whisper, Google Speech APIs) Design and build memory architectures for session-based, short-term, and long-term memory (e.g., RAG pipelines, vector stores, conversation buffers) Experiment with Google enterprise AI offerings (e.g., GECX and related services) to assess their suitability for production workloads Contribute to rapid prototyping, proof-of-concept development, and technical evaluations in a fast-paced, exploratory environment Requirements Strong programming skills in Python (primary); experience in Java/TypeScript is a plus Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering fundamentals Experience building production-grade APIs and services (REST, async, scalable patterns) Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile delivery methodologies Hands-on experience with LLMs (e.g., prompt engineering, embeddings, summarization, Q&A) Proficiency with ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or equivalent Understanding of model evaluation, performance metrics, and error analysis Experience fine-tuning, orchestrating, or integrating foundation models (vendor or open-source) Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) design and implementation Proficiency with vector databases/search (e.g., embeddings, similarity search, metadata filtering) Knowledge of ingestion pipelines for structured and unstructured data Familiarity with tool/function calling and agent-style workflows Cloud-native development experience on AWS, Azure, or GCP (Google Cloud preferred) Proficiency with containers and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) Experience with event-driven and distributed systems Observability expertise: logging, metrics, tracing, and model monitoring Understanding of Responsible AI principles, including privacy, bias, explainability, and safety Experience working with enterprise controls: security reviews, data protection, and compliance Familiarity with model risk management, auditability, and guardrails Ability to operationalize AI safely in regulated environments

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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