EPAM Systems

Lead Forward Deployed Engineer

EPAM Systems$120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Georgia, US
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience in production systems
  • 1+ year of leadership experience
  • Strong skills in full-stack development
  • Experience building AI agents using TypeScript, .NET, or Go
  • Proficient with AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud platforms

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
  • Design and implement backend and full-stack applications for AI agents
  • Support solutions lifecycle from prototyping to production rollout
  • Apply LLM patterns to develop efficient AI systems
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and developer tooling
  • Follow strong engineering practices ensuring production readiness
  • Document implementation learnings to improve team practices

Benefits

  • High-impact, high-autonomy work environment
  • Opportunities for innovative project involvement
  • Support for professional growth through shared learnings and collaboration
  • Engagement with cutting-edge AI technologies and applications
Full Job Description
Lead Forward Deployed Engineer We are seeking a Lead Forward Deployed Engineer to join our team focused on developing AI agents, along with the backend and frontend for related applications. With 20+ agents launched, we accelerate innovation across critical industries. You'll work in a high-impact, high-autonomy environment, taking projects from concept to production. Responsibilities Collaborate with business stakeholders, product teams, and domain experts to understand requirements and translate them into practical technical solutions that drive measurable business outcomes Design and implement backend, full-stack applications, AI agents, and platform components, supporting rapid development and deployment of GenAI use cases Support delivery of solutions across the lifecycle - from prototyping through production rollout and iteration - ensuring reliability and usability in real-world environments Apply current LLM patterns such as RAG, retrieval, routing, tool-use, agent workflows, and evaluation approaches to deliver reliable and efficient AI systems Build and maintain developer tooling, CI/CD pipelines, and observability practices to support safe, fast, and stable iteration Follow strong engineering practices, including modularity, maintainability, and production readiness, while applying secure SDLC and privacy-by-design standards Contribute as a hands-on engineer within the team, supporting implementation, collaborating with peers, and helping resolve technical challenges Document and share learnings from implementations to contribute to team knowledge and incremental improvements in delivery practices Requirements 5+ years of professional software engineering experience contributing to delivery of production systems At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience Strong full-stack development skills with working knowledge of backend and frontend development Background in building AI agents using TypeScript, .NET, or Go Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, with a proven track record delivering secure, reliable, cloud-native systems Exposure to AI/LLM-based solutions (e.g., using APIs or basic RAG patterns) in practical implementations Basic knowledge or exposure to at least one business domain Capability to collaborate with stakeholders and translate business requirements into technical solutions Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with ability to work effectively within a team Strong English communication skills (B2 level or higher) Nice to have Familiarity with LangChain, LangGraph, and MCP, along with vector/RAG systems and OpenSearch Expertise in evaluation frameworks and advanced LLM patterns (orchestration, tool use, fine-tuning, model adaptation) Exposure to machine learning workflows, including training, deployment, and monitoring Understanding of CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and observability practices Awareness of secure SDLC, privacy considerations, and regulatory or compliance standards (e.g., SOC 2, HIPAA)

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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