Lead AI Engineer

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# 1103687514
Responsibilities
Architect and build next-generation AI-powered financial assistance workflows and bespoke chat/reporting interfaces
Take high-level problem definitions, gather low-level requirements, anticipate edge cases, produce system designs, and deliver production implementations independently
Integrate and optimize AI applications across quality, latency, reliability, and cost
Ensure high standards for software quality, reliability, security, maintainability, and data privacy
Leverage AI-assisted programming methods and coding agents while critically reviewing, testing, and validating AI-generated code
Handle AI evaluation and quality engineering, including automated evaluations, test datasets, regression testing, failure analysis, and production monitoring
Navigate AI security and production controls, including access control, prompt-injection risks, guardrails, and auditability
Rapidly learn and adopt new technologies as the AI ecosystem evolves
Requirements
Experience: 7+ years of overall software engineering experience, with a proven track record of senior/lead autonomy
Core 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 required
Cloud & Infrastructure: Experience with FastAPI (strongly desired), AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform
Frontend Knowledge (Big Plus): Experience with frontend development (TypeScript/JavaScript, React, Next.js, or Node)
Proficiency with AI-assisted software development tools and coding agents
Experience with AI evaluation, automated testing, regression testing, failure analysis, and production monitoring
Strong understanding of AI security, data privacy, guardrails, and safe handling of sensitive information
Ability to optimize applications for quality, latency, reliability, and cost
Mindset: High autonomy, strong product judgment, and a low-formality, startup-ready attitude
We offer
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
Employee Assistance Program
Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Paid 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 year
Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
Accident Insurance
Employee Discounts
Pet Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Program
If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program
If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program
This Remote Position Cannot be Performed in New York City.
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 EPAM
This 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.
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EPAM will not provide new H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates with existing transferable H-1B status may be considered.
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