Lead AI Engineer

Posted: 2026-10-09We 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

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 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 year Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection Accident InsuranceEmployee Discounts Pet InsuranceEmployee 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