AI-Native Systems Architect — Relocate to Spain

EPAM Systems; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Principal Forward Deployed Engineer to design and deliver AI-native systems, including agents, workflows, and evaluation harnesses, with eventual relocation to Spain. You will write production Python code, work with LangChain/LangGraph/Semantic Kernel and major LLM providers, and collaborate with SMEs and end-users to shape use cases and ensure reliable deployments.

This builder's role emphasizes robust engineering, test-driven development, and observability while

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience with production AI/LLM applications.
• Strong Python programming and software engineering fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience with agentic frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph or Semantic Kernel and major LLM providers.
• Strong RAG and retrieval skills including vector databases, embeddings, hybrid search and context management.
• Production deployment experience on major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure or GCP with containerization and CI/CD.
• Proven ability to work closely with clients, lead discovery conversations and explain technical trade-offs to diverse audiences.
• C1 level English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and ship end-to-end AI-native systems including agents, workflows, RAG and integration harnesses.
• Write production-grade Python code for integrations, APIs, data access and deployment.
• Work directly with subject matter experts and end-users to understand value and shape use cases.
• Build evaluation pipelines and use them to prove system utility.
• Design for failure in the agent loop with retries, model fallbacks, cost limits and human-in-the-loop actions.
• Capture domain expertise and repeatable workflows to ensure success across engagements.

Skills

Python programming

LLM applications

Agent frameworks

English proficiency

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

Education

BSc/MSc in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

LangChain

LangGraph

Semantic Kernel

Vector databases

AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

EPAM Systems is seeking a Principal Forward Deployed Engineer to design and deliver AI-native systems, including agents, workflows, and evaluation harnesses, with eventual relocation to Spain. You will write production Python code, work with LangChain/LangGraph/Semantic Kernel and major LLM providers, and collaborate with SMEs and end-users to shape use cases and ensure reliable deployments.

This builder's role emphasizes robust engineering, test-driven development, and observability while