Step into a high-impact role where you'll own end-to-end delivery of AI-native solutions embedded directly within client environments. As a Forward Deployed Expert, you'll design and operate agentic frameworks that solve real business problems, not just build prototypes.
Join EPAM to engineer solutions that matter. From AI to cloud transformation, you'll collaborate with top-tier innovators, gain autonomy to explore your ideas, and grow your skills in a culture built for tech excellence.
Req.#1100243513The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill an existing vacancy for a new position.
ResponsibilitiesOwn technical outcomes end-to-end as the AI-Native Delivery Manager's direct counterpart, driving workstream completion beyond task executionDesign, build, and operate agentic frameworks, tools, evaluations, and infrastructure that power production AI-native solutionsWork embedded with client business and technical stakeholders, adapting agentic systems to real integration, data, and security constraintsPartner with delivery managers on scope and SLA definition, providing technical grounding for realistic commitments and timelinesContribute engagement learnings to the delivery playbook, documenting staffing patterns, tooling choices, and integration insights for future teamsMentor less experienced engineers on the FDE pillar spectrum, helping them grow from build-focused roles to full delivery ownershipRequirements8+ years of software engineering experience with recent hands-on leadership of agentic or LLM-based systems in production environmentsDeep expertise in agent architecture and orchestration, including goal decomposition, multi-agent coordination,



and autonomy-versus-handoff decision frameworksProven experience grounding models in live data systems through retrieval, context construction, and maintaining accuracy against changing knowledge sourcesAbility to design guardrails, evaluations, and observability for agentic failure modes including hallucination, tool-call errors, and runaway loopsUnderstanding of production trade-offs such as latency, cost per call, rate limits, versioning, and rollback under fixed-fee or managed-output SLAsDemonstrated ownership of technical workstream outcomes with accountability for results, including integration into client environments with security and legacy constraintsEPAM 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 cutting-edge 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.
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📌 Forward Deployed AI Engineer (Canada)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Canada