Lead AI Engineer

EPAM Systems; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

PTO 15-25 days

Job summary

EPAM Systems in the United States is seeking a Lead Software Engineer with 7+ years to join a high-caliber product team building an AI-powered financial assistant platform. You will work with global clients to test, refine, and deploy chat interfaces, reporting systems, and bespoke tools into core investment workflows.

You will join a small elite team where autonomy and startup-minded culture thrive. The role demands hands-on engineering, system design, and delivery with focus on quality,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience with senior/lead autonomy.
• Strong Python and/or React (TypeScript) skills.
• Experience with FastAPI, AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
• Frontend knowledge with JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Next.js, or Node.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools and AI evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build AI-powered financial assistance workflows and interfaces.
• Define system designs and deliver production implementations independently.
• Integrate AI across quality, latency, reliability, and cost.
• Ensure software quality, security, maintainability, and data privacy.
• Monitor AI evaluations, tests, and production monitoring.

Skills

Python

React

TypeScript

JavaScript

Next.js

Node.js

FastAPI

AWS

Kubernetes

Terraform

Tools

AI tooling

AI evaluation

Job description

We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer (7+ years of experience) to join a high-caliber product team building a next-generation AI-powered financial assistant platform. In this role, you will work closely with sophisticated global institutional clients and business users to rapidly test, refine, and deploy chat interfaces, reporting systems, and bespoke tools into their core investment workflows.You will be part of a small, elite team of hands-on engineers where everyone is exceptionally competent in their respective areas. If you thrive in an autonomous, low-formality startup environment with zero legacy code and a chance to directly shape and influence a cutting-edge product, this is the place for you.Req# 1103687514ResponsibilitiesArchitect and build next-generation AI-powered financial assistance workflows and bespoke chat/reporting interfacesTake high-level problem definitions, gather low-level requirements, anticipate edge cases, produce system designs, and deliver production implementations independentlyIntegrate and optimize AI applications across quality, latency, reliability, and costEnsure high standards for software quality, reliability, security, maintainability, and data privacyLeverage AI-assisted programming methods and coding agents while critically reviewing, testing, and validating AI-generated codeHandle AI evaluation and quality engineering, including automated evaluations, test datasets, regression testing, failure analysis, and production monitoringNavigate AI security and production controls, including access control, prompt-injection risks, guardrails, and auditabilityRapidly learn and adopt new technologies as the AI ecosystem evolvesRequirementsExperience: 7+ years of overall software engineering experience, with a proven track record of senior/lead autonomyCore Tech Stack: Strong proficiency in Python and/or React (TypeScript)Note: If your primary background is not Python, a strong desire and readiness to learn and master it quickly is requiredCloud & Infrastructure: Experience with FastAPI (strongly desired), AWS, Kubernetes, and TerraformFrontend Knowledge (Big Plus): Experience with frontend development (TypeScript/JavaScript, React, Next.js, or Node)Proficiency with AI-assisted software development tools and coding agentsExperience with AI evaluation, automated testing, regression testing, failure analysis, and production monitoringStrong understanding of AI security, data privacy, guardrails, and safe handling of sensitive informationAbility to optimize applications for quality, latency, reliability, and costMindset: High autonomy, strong product judgment, and a low-formality, startup-ready attitudeWe 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 Off – the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time)Paid Holidays - nine (9) total per yearLegal Plan and Identity Theft ProtectionAccident InsuranceEmployee DiscountsPet InsuranceEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramIf otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus programIf otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) ProgramFor remote work in New York City only.EPAM 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: $150,000 - $200,000. 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.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.