Applied Senior Software Engineer (AI Native Development)

EPAM Systems is a global team of technologists who design, develop and deliver software that powers the world. We are at a pivotal moment where AI is the core engine of our engineering craft. Join our AI-Centric Delivery team as a Senior Software Engineer to redefine the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Go beyond writing code to design and orchestrate AI agents and agentic workflows that accelerate development velocity. If you are a tool-agnostic engineer focused on the future of AI-native engineering, this role offers the opportunity to build, test and ship transformative technical solutions for global brands. Responsibilities * Design and build sophisticated AI developer agents capable of generation, refactoring and documentation of complex codebases at scale * Champion the shift from manual coding to an agentic workforce while maintenance of hands-on technical involvement for high-level precision * Deliver functional, high-velocity prototypes in tight windows to prove the real-world power of AI-driven engineering * Design and integrate AI-enabled workflows directly into the engineering stack, including Git, Jira and CI/CD pipelines, to automate processes and maximize developer throughput * Consult with stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into AI-SDLC-augmented technical solutions * Articulate the trade-offs of agentic design and ensure alignment with enterprise goals Requirements * Extensive engineering background as a high-performing developer with mastery of Java, JavaScript, Python or .NET * Hands-on expertise with large language models including Anthropic Claude, OpenAI GPT or Google Gemini * Proven capability in development of agentic workflows that feature tool use, memory and multi-step reasoning focused on engineering tasks * Strong understanding of RAG architectures, prompt engineering and the mechanics of integration of AI into production-grade SDLC workflows * Execution-focused mindset with a strong preference for construction, tests and shipment of working solutions Nice to have * Experience with multi-agent orchestration frameworks like CrewAI or AutoGen * Knowledge of vector databases such as FAISS, Pinecone, Qdrant or Chroma * Familiarity with LLM evaluation, guardrails and observability * Cloud deployment experience with AWS, Azure or GCP * Practical experience with AI frameworks such as LangChain, Hugging Face or LlamaIndex We offer * By choosing EPAM, you're getting a job at one of the most loved workplaces according to Newsweek 2021 - 2023 * Employee ideas are the main driver of our business. We have a very supportive environment where your voice matters * You will be challenged while working side-by-side with the best talent globally. We work with top-notch technologies, constantly seeking new industry trends and best practices * We offer a transparent career path and an individual roadmap to engineer your future & accelerate your journey * At EPAM, you can find vast opportunities for self-development: online courses and libraries, mentoring programs, partial grants of certification, and experience exchange with colleagues around the world. You will learn, contribute, and grow with us How We Hire • Here, we summarize the typical journey to finding a job within EPAM. • Apply and tell us about yourself! • Go through some standard interviews: * \- General interview with a recruiter * \- Technical interview with our technology experts * \- Manager interview or Offer interview with a hiring manager • Get ready to join the team! • Not sure if you meet all the requirements? No problem. Let's talk anyway and find out more! • It takes 1 min of application to start the journey with us. Apply now! Life at EPAM \- EPAM Systems Inc. (EPAM) is a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company.   \- As the regional headquarters of EPAM in APAC, EPAM Hong Kong was established in 2013.  \- EPAM Hong Kong has been growing and emerging rapidly as an international IT consulting company that continuously attracts the top technology and engineering professionals worldwide. \- The integration of top-notch consulting services and intelligent engineering back-end systems shape our superior service to the world’s leading clients in various industries from banking and finance to insurance, technology and life sciences. \- By choosing EPAM Hong Kong, you're getting a job at one of the Caring Companies by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service for 3 years consecutively since 2021 and  a dedicated, diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.