Data Science & 6 others
EPAM Systems
Data Science
Uruguay · Remote
Posted on Nov 19, 2025
Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance CNN and transformer-based vision models for image evaluation and scoring
- Design and implement custom transformer architectures to support product development
- Build robust pipelines to handle high volumes of image data and produce structured metadata
- Integrate visual intelligence into applications like search, ranking, and personalization
- Deploy transformer-based models for tailored product recommendations
- Lead experimentation processes including A/B testing to optimize recommendation quality and conversion rates
- Manage and document the complete ML model lifecycle from development to deployment
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead technical initiatives from concept through execution
- Ensure adherence to best practices in data handling, model assessment, explainability, and monitoring
Requirements
- Extensive software engineering experience with over 5 years focused on AI/ML roles
- In-depth expertise in computer vision methods including CNNs, vision transformers, facial recognition, object detection, image classification, and embeddings
- Strong background in recommendation systems, collaborative filtering, deep learning personalization, and transformer-based recommendation techniques
- Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow
- Experience deploying machine learning models at scale using Docker, AWS, GCP, or equivalent platforms
- Demonstrated leadership in managing cross-functional technical projects from inception to delivery
- Comprehensive understanding of ML lifecycle best practices including data management, model evaluation, explainability, and observability
- Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, preferably with a math or physics emphasis
- English communication skills at B2 level or above
Nice to have
- Practical experience with diffusion models
- Knowledge of graph neural networks (GNNs)
- Understanding of reinforcement learning concepts
We offer/Benefits
- International projects with top brands
- Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
- Healthcare benefits
- 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