Lead Python Machine Learning Engineer

EPAM Systems; Turkey; On-site; TRY 5,831,000 - 7,775,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous upskilling

Private health insurance

English courses

Extra leave days

Referral bonuses

Learning platforms access

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Lead Python Machine Learning Engineer to guide a team focused on ML, NLP, and Deep Learning. You will drive Python library updates while ensuring security, stability, and reliability of platforms.

Daily client communication is a core expectation, along with mentoring engineers, refining processes, and delivering robust documentation. Strong Python, ML, and NLP skills are essential for this leadership role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Machine Learning, proficiency in Python.
• Extensive experience with NLP and Deep Learning frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Transformers
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices and troubleshooting skills
• Fluent English communication skills at a B2+ level
• Preparedness for a client interview as part of the selection process

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence
• Establish efficient workflows and development processes to boost team productivity
• Enhance and maintain technical documentation ensuring clarity and consistency
• Refine team processes for seamless coordination and alignment with organizational goals
• Work closely with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to match technical efforts with business objectives
• Drive monthly updates for Deep Learning Python libraries while adhering to security standards
• Ensure the security, compatibility, and stability of Python libraries
• Troubleshoot and resolve code-related issues alongside team members
• Communicate requirements, updates, and concerns effectively with the client daily
• Increase test coverage for Python libraries to boost reliability and maintainability

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

NLP

Deep Learning

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Transformers

Keras

NLTK

NumPy

Tools

Python libraries

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Python Machine Learning Engineer with expertise in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Natural Language Processing to support Python library updates while ensuring platform security, stability, and reliability.

This role requires robust communication skills, with an emphasis on daily direct communication with the client.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence
• Establish efficient workflows and development processes to boost team productivity
• Enhance and maintain technical documentation ensuring clarity and consistency
• Refine team processes for seamless coordination and alignment with organizational goals
• Work closely with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to match technical efforts with business objectives
• Drive monthly updates for Deep Learning Python libraries while adhering to security standards
• Ensure the security, compatibility, and stability of Python libraries
• Troubleshoot and resolve code-related issues alongside team members
• Communicate requirements, updates, and concerns effectively with the client daily
• Increase test coverage for Python libraries to boost reliability and maintainability

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Machine Learning, proficiency in Python
• Preparedness for a client interview as part of the selection process
• Extensive experience with NLP and Deep Learning frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Transformers
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices and troubleshooting skills
• Fluent English communication skills at a B2+ level

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Keras, NLTK, NumPy

We offer

• 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.