Senior AI Engineer

We are looking for a skilled, innovation-driven Senior AI Engineer to join our team and spearhead the development of cutting-edge Generative AI solutions. If you're passionate about artificial intelligence and adept at building systems that deliver measurable business impact, this opportunity is ideal for you. You will work with a dynamic group of professionals to create and deploy AI-driven technologies that tackle real-world challenges — all within a highly collaborative, supportive, and forward-focused environment. As a senior member of our team, you won't just write code; you will architect intelligent systems, consult directly with clients, mentor hungry talent, and turn the latest AI research into production-grade reality. If you love Python, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and staying on the cutting edge of Generative AI, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities Architect and implement scalable AI applications, including chatbots, search platforms, and autonomous agent workflowsCollaborate directly with business stakeholders to understand their challenges and recommend smart, LLM-driven solutionsCreate data pipelines, design smart prompt strategies, and build testing frameworks to ensure our AI models are safe, accurate, and cost-effectiveEstablish coding standards, perform code reviews, and mentor junior developers in AI best practicesRun quick experiments, build prototypes to test new models, and stay current with emerging AI research and tools Requirements 3+ years of experience as a Senior Software Engineer delivering production-grade AI, Machine Learning, or LLM-based solutionsStrong proficiency in Python (especially web frameworks like FastAPI) and a solid grasp of NLP concepts (semantic similarity, tokenization, text classification)Hands-on experience with modern AI patterns, particularly RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and AI AgentsFamiliarity with major LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Bedrock) and framework tools (like LangGraph or LlamaIndex)Experience deploying AI applications at scale, managing cloud costs, and evaluating model quality (using retrieval metrics or LLM-based evaluation)Ability to quickly spin up user interfaces using Streamlit, Gradio, or similar toolsAbility to explain complex technical ideas clearly to both developer teams and non-technical clientsStrong English communication skills (B2 level or higher) Nice to have Development experience with TypeScriptExperience incorporating AI into the SDLC (using tools like GitHub Copilot or Cursor to write, test, and review code)Cloud expertise with AWS or Azure (specifically Azure OpenAI or AWS Bedrock)Experience using Databricks (MLflow, Agent Bricks, etc.) for data or model workflowsKnowledge of advanced search/retrieval systems (vector databases, semantic search, rerankers)Familiarity with emerging open-source protocols (like Model Context Protocol — MCP) or LLM monitoring tools (like LangSmith or Arize Phoenix) We offer We connect like-minded people:Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impactEnjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own homeOpportunity to work abroad for up to two months per yearRelocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countriesCorporate and social eventsWe invest in your growth:Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programsCertifications, including GCP, Azure and AWSUnlimited access to EPAM's internal learning databaseFree English classes with certified teachersWe cover it all:Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral programMedical & family care packageSix trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)Coverage of psychology sessions of your choiceDiscounts for fitness clubs and sports programsBenefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services) EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments. Experience the freedom of remote work from anywhere in Kyrgyzstan, whether it's the comfort of your home or our modern office in Bishkek.