AI Engineer (Backend)

We are looking for an AI Engineer (Backend) to join our organization. In this role, you will be responsible for building, deploying, and supporting robust AI-driven backend systems, with a strong emphasis on integrating OpenAI APIs into live environments. You will work alongside data science, DevOps, and cloud specialists to automate deployment, monitor system health, and optimize AI-powered processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve backend infrastructure for AI and LLM-based applications
• Deploy, scale, and oversee LLM-powered solutions in cloud platforms
• Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment activities
• Oversee the performance and reliability of AI services, making necessary adjustments
• Establish observability and logging frameworks to monitor LLM API usage and performance
• Work in partnership with DevOps and data science teams to enhance workflow efficiency and system dependability
• Leverage cloud services, with a focus on Azure, for hosting and expanding AI solutions
• Develop APIs and microservices to deliver AI functionalities

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a backend AI Engineer
• Strong proficiency in Python backend development, particularly using FastAPI
• Background in integrating and managing LLM APIs (such as OpenAI) in production settings
• Understanding of prompt engineering and orchestration strategies for LLMs
• Skills in mitigating LLM challenges, such as latency, cost efficiency, retries, and fallback mechanisms
• Experience architecting scalable backend systems for LLM-based APIs
• Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases, including Redis and Kafka
• Practical experience with Databricks for data engineering and analytics
• Acquainted with Model Context Protocol (MCP) for model management and integration
• English language proficiency at B2+ level or higher, both written and spoken

Nice to have

• Exposure to agentic workflows for advanced AI process automation
• Knowledge of Model Context Protocol to support model interoperability

We offer

• Connectivity Bonus (25,000 ARS are paid with a salary receipt at the end of each month as a non-wages concept).
• Medicina Prepaga (It covers the collaborator and direct family group).
• Paternity Leave (Two additional days are added to what is established by law, total of 4 days).
• Discounts card.
• English Training (English lessons, twice per week).
• Training Program (Access to multiple customized training plans according to the needs of each role within the company).
• Marriage bonus (The company doubles the allowance established by law that ANSES offers).
• Referral Program (Referral bonus is paid when the referral of a collaborator joins the Company).
• External Agreements and Discounts.
• Vacations: 14 calendar days a year

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EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, 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.