AI Engineering
EPAM Systems
Software Engineering, Data Science
Ukraine
Posted on Jan 16, 2026
Responsibilities
- Design and build end-to-end AI applications such as chatbots, Q&A platforms, and agent workflows
- Collaborate directly with clients to understand requirements, identify opportunities, and propose LLM-driven solutions
- Develop and maintain robust data pipelines, prompt strategies, and datasets to support AI models
- Assess and optimize AI system performance ensuring accuracy, security, scalability, and compliance
- Conduct research and rapid prototyping to validate AI solution feasibility and demonstrate business value
- Stay informed about advancements in LLM technologies, frameworks, and methodologies
- Evaluate generative AI outputs using retrieval, classification, and LLM-based metrics
- Deploy AI solutions considering performance, cost efficiency, and maintainability
- Work with cross-functional teams to implement AI integrations and ensure solution quality
Requirements
- Proficiency in Python with experience using web frameworks such as FastAPI or equivalents
- Understanding of AI application development lifecycle
- Experience with rapid UI prototyping tools like Streamlit, Gradio, or similar
- Familiarity with major LLM platforms and APIs including OpenAI, Anthropic, Amazon Bedrock, and Gemini
- Knowledge of advanced AI integration techniques such as retrieval-augmented generation and agent frameworks
- Experience deploying scalable AI solutions with attention to performance and cost
- Proven track record in AI engineering and implementing ML-based applications
- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills (B2+)
Nice to have
- Experience designing experiments and conducting A/B testing with model iteration
- Understanding of retrieval systems including keyword and vector search, embeddings, and ranking algorithms
- Familiarity with emerging AI protocols such as MCP, A2A, ACP
- Experience deploying AI solutions on cloud platforms like Azure OpenAI, Amazon Bedrock, GCP Vertex AI or on-premise systems
- Knowledge of enterprise AI platforms such as AWS AgentCore, Databricks AgentBricks, Google Agents Space, or Azure AI Foundry
We offer/Benefits
With us you can:
- Work on a flexible schedule remotely or from any of our comfortable offices or coworking spaces in Ukraine
- Receive the necessary equipment to perform your work tasks
- Change projects and technology stacks within EPAM
- Gain experience in various business domains (Insurance, E-commerce, Healthcare, Finance, Travelling, Media, Artificial Intelligence, and more)
- Relocation opportunities may be available for eligible candidates, depending on the role and openings at other EPAM locations
- Participate in volunteer, charity programs and communities (both technical and interest-based)
We focus on your professional growth:
- You can plan your individual career path together with your manager
- Receive regular feedback from colleagues
- Improve your English for free with certified teachers (Speaking Clubs, client interview preparation courses, etc.)
- Get the opportunity to undergo free training and certification in AWS, GCP, or Azure Clouds
- Use the internal E-learn training program (18,200+ specialized training and mentoring programs)
- Access corporate accounts on LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract and other partner resources
- Study at EPAM Solution Architecture School with the instructors who are practicing architects
- Develop as a leader, join Delivery Management, Resource Management, Leadership Essentials school and more
- Participate in internal communities (500+ meetups, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, online events and conferences annually)
What we offer:
- Vacation and sick leave (including a sick leave without a medical certificate)
- A wide range of Voluntary Medical Insurance programs providing both medical treatment and various preventive options (including sports activities)
- Medical insurance for family members at corporate rates
- Company support during significant life events (childbirth or adoption, marriage, etc.)
- Support for psychological comfort: discounts on services from mental health specialists or coaches, thematic training
- E-kids program - a free programming language training program for EPAMers' children