AI Software Engineer (Generative AI) - Remote
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services.
We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities.
We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture.
Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting‑edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow.
No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
We are seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to join our team and support the GenAI initiative.
In this role, you will focus on designing, improving, and optimizing backend infrastructure to power LLM‑based applications using OpenAI APIs. Your skills in MLOps, CI/CD, observability, and cloud‑native technologies will be essential to ensure the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of AI‑driven systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop and improve backend infrastructure for AI and LLM‑based solutions
- Integrate and oversee LLM applications within cloud environments
- Scale AI systems to meet performance and reliability requirements
- Implement automated deployment processes through CI/CD pipelines
- Track and maintain the performance of AI services to ensure consistency
- Establish logging and observability frameworks for monitoring LLM API performance
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to streamline workflows and enhance system dependability
- Work closely with AI and Data Science teams to develop and enhance application features
- Leverage cloud platforms, especially Azure, to deploy and scale AI‑powered applications
- Design and build APIs and microservices to support AI‑driven functionalities
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in Machine Learning Engineering with a focus on backend and software development
- Strong expertise in integrating and working with OpenAI APIs and other AI services
- Hands‑on experience with MLOps tools such as Orion, ArgoCD, and Opsera for deployment automation
- Proficiency with monitoring and observability tools, including Grafana, Dynatrace, and ThoughtSpot
- Comprehensive knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly Azure, as well as Apache Spark and Databricks
- Advanced Python programming skills for backend development and implementation
- Proven experience in designing and building APIs and microservices architecture
- Fluency in English, both verbal and written, with a minimum proficiency level of B2+
Nice to have
- Knowledge of Data Science principles and workflows
- Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Understanding of Natural Language Processing (NLP) methodologies and applications
We offer
- International projects with top brands
- Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
- Employee financial programs
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
- Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
- Global career opportunities
- Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
- EPAM Employee Groups
- Award‑winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering, Information Technology, and Business Development
Industries
Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Retail
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