Lead AI Solution Engineer

EPAM Systems; Colombia; Presencial; COP 120.000.000 - 180.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Upskilling programs

LinkedIn Learning access

Global career opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

EPAM Systems is seeking a Lead AI Solution Engineer to guide the delivery of agentic and Gen AI solutions across multiple initiatives. You will shape architecture, steer implementation, and ensure reliable, responsible outcomes. Apply to help build high‑impact AI products.

You will design scalable workflows, build Python services, and implement agents with function calling, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure quality, security, and maintainability across complex client programs.

Formación

• 5+ years AI/ML engineering experience.
• 5+ years Python development experience.
• Strong expertise in LLMs and prompt engineering.
• Proven experience developing AI agents with function calling and MCP.
• Hands-on experience delivering agentic workflows and Gen AI applications.
• Strong knowledge of hallucination prevention techniques and evaluation approaches.
• Solid understanding of Responsible AI and compliance best practices.
• Practical background in NLP and conversational AI development.
• Strong leadership skills to unblock delivery.
• Upper-Intermediate English proficiency (B2).

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end delivery of AI solution engineering across multiple client initiatives
• Design scalable agentic workflows and Gen AI application architecture
• Build and optimize Python services that integrate LLM APIs into production systems
• Implement AI agents using function calling and MCP to orchestrate tools and actions
• Define prompt and context strategies to improve consistency and reduce hallucinations
• Establish Responsible AI and compliance practices for conversational systems
• Evaluate model behavior and guide iterative improvements using measurable quality signals
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to clarify requirements and integration points
• Review technical designs and code to ensure reliability, security, and maintainability
• Troubleshoot production issues and drive root‑cause analysis and remediation
• Document solution patterns and support knowledge sharing across teams

Conocimientos

Python development

LLMs & prompt engineering

AI agents with function calling

NLP & conversational AI

Leadership & delivery

B2 English

Descripción del empleo

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 Lead AI Solution Engineer to guide the delivery of agentic and Gen AI solutions across multiple initiatives, from AI-powered support to training and shopping experiences. You will shape architecture, steer implementation, and ensure reliable, responsible outcomes. Apply to help build high‑impact AI products.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of AI solution engineering across multiple client initiatives
• Design scalable agentic workflows and Gen AI application architecture
• Build and optimize Python services that integrate LLM APIs into production systems
• Implement AI agents using function calling and MCP to orchestrate tools and actions
• Define prompt and context strategies to improve consistency and reduce hallucinations
• Establish Responsible AI and compliance practices for conversational systems
• Evaluate model behavior and guide iterative improvements using measurable quality signals
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to clarify requirements and integration points
• Review technical designs and code to ensure reliability, security, and maintainability
• Troubleshoot production issues and drive root‑cause analysis and remediation
• Document solution patterns and support knowledge sharing across teams

Requirements

• 5+ years AI/ML engineering experience
• 5+ years Python development experience
• Strong expertise in LLMs and prompt engineering
• Proven experience developing AI agents with function calling and MCP
• Hands‑on experience delivering agentic workflows and Gen AI applications
• Strong knowledge of hallucination prevention techniques and evaluation approaches
• Solid understanding of Responsible AI and compliance best practices
• Practical background in NLP and conversational AI development
• Strong leadership skills to align stakeholders and unblock delivery
• Strong project execution skills across multiple concurrent AI initiatives
• Clear communication skills to explain technical tradeoffs to non‑technical audiences
• Upper‑Intermediate English proficiency (B2)

Nice to have

• AI architecture design for LLM-based systems
• Chatbot and conversational AI optimization techniques
• Context engineering patterns for retrieval and grounding
• Responsible AI governance practices and risk mitigation
• A/B testing and experimentation for chatbot and agent improvements

We offer

• 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

EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.