Lead AI Engineer with Machine Learning at EPAM Systems

EPAM Systems Inc; Turkey; On-site; TRY 6,388,000 - 10,319,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous upskilling

Private health insurance

Mentoring programs

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc. seeks a Lead AI Engineer to join its ML & AI team, focusing on building AI-centric hardware and software solutions.

You will design neural networks in PyTorch, train and fine-tune models, and collaborate across compilers, neural networks, LLMs, and CNNs to deliver scalable AI applications. The role requires 5+ years in ML/AI engineering and at least 1 year in leadership, with strong Python and PyTorch expertise and experience mapping models to AI hardware.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in machine learning and AI engineering.
• At least 1 year of leadership experience.
• Proficiency in Python and PyTorch for developing and training deep learning models.
• Experience mapping models onto specialized AI hardware through compilation steps and kernels.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and iterate on neural network architectures using PyTorch for optimal performance.
• Train, validate, and fine-tune ML models to ensure high accuracy and robustness.
• Investigate and troubleshoot model performance issues and iterate to improve results.
• Analyze how models map onto Tenstorrent devices through compilation steps and kernels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on compilers, neural networks, LLMs, and CNNs.
• Deploy neural networks for various applications ensuring scalability and reliability.

Skills

Python

PyTorch

Leadership experience

English communication

Tools

C++

Kernel programming

GPU architectures

Job description

We are seeking a Lead AI Engineer to join a cutting-edge team building computers designed specifically for AI. Our customer brings together experts in computer architecture, ASIC design, advanced systems, and neural network compilers to build the next generation of computing.

The team is actively working on compilers, neural networks, LLMs, and CNNs, and is looking for an experienced engineer to take on a Key Developer role within the ML & AI team.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and iterate on neural network architectures using PyTorch to achieve optimal performance on diverse tasks
• Train, validate, and fine-tune machine learning models using relevant datasets to ensure high accuracy and robustness
• Investigate and troubleshoot model performance issues, iterating on models and techniques to continuously improve results
• Analyze how models map onto Tenstorrent devices through compilation steps and kernels
• Identify gaps in functionality and performance, proposing innovative solutions to mitigate any issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams working on compilers, neural networks, LLMs, and CNNs
• Deploy neural networks for various applications, ensuring scalability and reliability

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in machine learning and AI engineering
• At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience
• Proficiency in Python programming with hands-on experience in PyTorch for developing and training deep learning models
• Expertise in designing, training, and deploying neural networks for various applications
• Understanding of machine learning fundamentals, including supervised and unsupervised learning techniques
• Background in investigating and troubleshooting model performance issues
• Capability to map models onto specialized AI hardware through compilation steps and kernels
• Strong English communication skills (B2 level or higher)
• Nice to have Experience with C++ and kernel programming
• Knowledge of GPU/AI-accelerator architectures

Benefits

• CONTINUOUS UPSKILLING, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
• Diversity of tasks and projects
• Assessment center for objective review of competency level
• Personal development plan
• Mentoring programs and leadership development
• Certification and professional development support
• Access to learning platforms including more than 2,500 internal courses
• English courses taught by certified teachers
• Corporate benefits
• Extra leave days
• Referral bonuses

Compensation Package

• Competitive compensation paid in USD
• Regular salary and performance reviews

Medical & Healthcare

• Private health insurance
• Well-being events

Working Environment

• Recreation areas and kitchens
• Tea, coffee and snacks
• Sports equipment and game consoles
• IT Equipment Microsoft's Software Assurance
• Home Use Program (HUP)

EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.