Lead AI Engineer

EPAM Systems, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. in Chicago is seeking an experienced AI/ML engineer to design and deploy production-grade Agentic AI solutions for automating complex insurance workflows. You will leverage LLMs, RAG, and document intelligence to transform broker and underwriter operations.

You will own the full AI product lifecycle from ideation to deployment, mentor engineers, and build robust evaluation frameworks to ensure reliability and reduce hallucinations in production systems.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8+ years of experience in Software Engineering, AI/ML, or related domains.
• Strong proficiency in Python with proven experience delivering AI-powered products end to end.
• Hands-on experience with Large Language Models, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, information extraction, and document understanding.
• Solid foundation in cloud platforms, Docker, CI/CD, monitoring, observability, and secure data handling.
• Experience with API design, system design, full-stack development, and knowledge of TypeScript/Angular or .NET/C#.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy production-grade Agentic AI solutions for insurance workflows.
• Build AI-powered applications using LLMs, RAG, document processing, and classification.
• Own end-to-end AI product lifecycle from ideation to deployment and monitoring.
• Develop evaluation frameworks for testing, monitoring, and reducing hallucinations.
• Collaborate with brokers, underwriters, and operations to translate business challenges into scalable AI solutions.
• Mentor engineers and champion modern AI development practices.

Job description

Join a global engineering team reimagining insurance technology through intelligent automation. You will design and deploy production-grade Agentic AI systems powered by LLMs, RAG, and document intelligence, transforming how brokers and underwriters operate and enabling smarter, faster business decisions at scale.EPAM is where tech talent thrives—building groundbreaking solutions, advancing your skills through world-class learning platforms, and working alongside a global community of problem-solvers to make the future real.Req.#1090479031ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and deploy production-grade Agentic AI solutions that automate complex insurance workflows, reducing turnaround times and increasing operational productivityBuild AI-powered applications leveraging LLMs, RAG, document processing, information extraction, classification, and agent-based architectures at enterprise scaleOwn the end-to-end AI product lifecycle, from ideation and rapid prototyping through to deployment, monitoring, and continuous performance improvementDevelop robust AI evaluation frameworks encompassing testing, monitoring, performance measurement, and hallucination detection to ensure production-level reliabilityCollaborate directly with brokers, underwriters, and operations teams to identify high-impact AI adoption opportunities and translate business challenges into scalable solutionsMentor engineers, champion modern AI development best practices, and research emerging technologies to continuously advance the intelligence of the platformRequirements5 to 8+ years of experience in Software Engineering, AI/ML, or related domains, with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experienceStrong proficiency in Python with proven experience building and delivering AI-powered products end to end, from concept through to production deploymentHands-on experience with Large Language Models, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, information extraction, document understanding, classification models, and agentic AI workflow designSolid foundation in cloud platforms, containerization using Docker, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, observability, and secure data handling within production-grade environmentsExperience with API design, system design, full-stack application development, and working knowledge of TypeScript/Angular or .NET/C# as a complementary skillStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex AI concepts and trade-offs to non-technical business stakeholdersWe offerMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)Employee Assistance ProgramUnlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutionsMatched 401(k) Retirement Savings PlanPaid Time OffLegal Plan and Identity Theft ProtectionAccident InsuranceEmployee DiscountsPet InsuranceEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramEPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, 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.Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAMThis posting includes a good faith range of the salary EPAM would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. The range provided reflects base salary only. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, experience, credentials, education, training; the demand for the role; and overall business and labor market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: $145,000 - $180,000. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.EPAM will not provide new H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates with existing transferable H-1B status may be considered.