Overview

We are seeking a Senior AI Engineer to spearhead the design and development of cutting-edge AI solutions, leveraging the latest advancements in generative AI and LLM technologies to deliver seamless and scalable applications for our clients.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain end-to-end AI applications, including chatbots, Q&A platforms and agent workflows
  • Collaborate directly with clients to understand their needs, identify opportunities and recommend LLM-driven solutions
  • Develop and manage robust data pipelines, prompt strategies, and datasets to ensure effective and accurate AI models (Will be a plus)
  • Evaluate and refine AI system performance, ensuring outputs are accurate, secure, scalable and compliant with industry regulations (Will be a plus)
  • Conduct research and rapid prototyping to validate technical feasibility and demonstrate the business value of AI solutions
  • Stay current with evolving LLM technologies, frameworks, and methodologies to continuously improve solutions and client outcomes

Requirements

  • Strong proficiency in Python, experience with web frameworks like FastAPI or similar
  • Understanding of the AI application development lifecycle
  • Experience with rapid UI prototyping using Streamlit, Gradio or similar frameworks
  • Familiarity with major LLM platforms and APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Amazon Bedrock, Gemini) and related frameworks (LangGraph, LlamaIndex, Strands Agents, etc.)
  • Knowledge of advanced AI integration patterns (e.g., RAG, Agents)
  • Experience deploying AI solutions at scale, with considerations for performance, cost-efficiency and maintainability
  • Proven ability to evaluate generative AI quality using metrics such as retrieval and classification scores, as well as LLM-based evaluation methods
  • Proven experience in AI engineering and delivering ML-based solutions
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

Nice to have

  • Experience designing experiments, conducting A/B tests, and iterating on models based on user feedback
  • Understanding of retrieval systems (keyword search, vector search, embeddings) and ranking algorithms
  • Familiarity with emerging protocols such as MCP, A2A, ACP, etc.
  • Experience deploying to cloud AI platforms (Azure OpenAI, Amazon Bedrock, GCP Vertex AI) or on-premise solutions (e.g., vLLM)
  • Experience with enterprise AI platforms such as AWS AgentCore, Databricks AgentBricks or Google Agents Space, or Azure AI Foundry
  • Experience with observability and monitoring tools and frameworks

Croatia

    We believe that the greatest strength of the company is its people. EPAM is fully committed to help its employees to reach their full potential and achieve their professional goals through continues learning. With this in mind, we would like to introduce to you few of the many opportunities and services which we believe will help you expand your current knowledge:
  • Career development opportunities with a transparent career path
  • Wide range of professional trainings, workshops, and mentoring programs plus unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning
  • Learning resources and financial support for completing certification programs
  • Christmas and Vacation bonus
  • Corporate Health Insurance (basic and supplementary)
  • Free yearly medical check-ups
  • 25 days of vacation

[epamgdo] Croatia (About EPAM)

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.

[epamgdo] Croatia (Recruitment Process)

Thank you for your interest in this position. Please note that only candidates whose experience closely matches the job requirements will be contacted. If you do not receive an email from us, please do not be discouraged—feel free to apply for other positions that better align with your experience. If you have any questions, you can reach us at jobscroatia@epam.com.