Python GenAI Engineer

We are seeking a Python GenAI Engineer to design, implement and maintain scalable AI-powered applications, focusing on seamless integration of OpenAI APIs and collaboration with cross-functional teams to automate deployment, monitoring and optimization of AI-driven workflows.

Feel free to work remotely from anywhere across Lithuania or connect with colleagues at our Vilnius and Kaunas offices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize backend services based on integrations with AI/LLM applications
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment
• Monitor and optimize AI-powered services
• Ensure observability and logging for LLM API performance tracking
• Work with cloud environments for hosting and scaling AI applications

Requirements

• Primary skill: Python.Web
• Must-have skills:
• Strong Python backend engineering (FastAPI, Flask)
• LLM API integration
• Prompt engineering
• Agentic workflows and orchestration (LangChain, LangGraph, Pydantic AI, etc.)
• Handling LLM limitations: latency, cost control, retries, fallbacks
• Working knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases, Redis, Kafka
• Experience with MCP
• Advanced English communication skills (B2 level)

We offer

• Engineering Heritage: Best-in-class experts sharing a culture of engineering excellence and tackling complex engineering challenges for over 30 years
• Advanced Tech Stack: Innovative projects where you can apply or enhance your expertise in Cloud, Data, AI, and other emerging technologies
• World-Class Clients: Work closely with 340+ of the Forbes Global 2000 on creating disruptive solutions that make a global impact
• Professional Growth: Exceptional support for career development with comprehensive resources for upskilling or reskilling in pioneering practices
• GenAI Community: Strong AI competencies with 600+ experts across 55+ locations driving GenAI-enabled transformation journeys
• Entrepreneurial Culture: If you're passionate and dedicated to improving business transformation, we provide the support you need to bring your ideas to life
• Hybrid Setup: The flexibility to work from any location in Lithuania, whether it's your home or our dynamic offices in Vilnius and Kaunas
• Other Benefits: Additional vacation and trust days, private health insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more

Salary range €3.6K-€5.5K gross, based on your experience and interview results.

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. For over 30 years, our team has helped leading brands navigate the waves of digital transformation, building solutions that help them stay competitive through constant market disruption.With offices in 55+ countries, EPAM has grown in Lithuania to over 1,300+ talented innovators in just 5 years. We foster creativity and unconventional ways of doing things, welcoming like-minded professionals to join us.