Lead Gen AI Engineer

We are looking for a Lead Gen AI Engineer with the proven ability to manage project timelines and deliver high-quality models and code that aligns with business goals. As an individual contributor, you will manage a team of 5-7 Data Scientists. The successful candidate will combine strong problem-solving skills with a collaborative approach to ensure team success. You will work with the Data & Analytics team to extract information (metadata) from structured/unstructured documents in PDF, HTML, Excel, etc., using GenAI capabilities (Gemini, OpenAI, etc.). This is a hybrid role requiring presence in the office in Gdansk 2 days a week. Responsibilities • Own and lead the entire development lifecycle for AI/ML models, including code and model changes, unit testing, evaluation, and model drift testing to deliver reliable, scalable end-user systems • Plan and manage the model improvement lifecycle – enhance the model, review model performance results, perform error analysis • Identify opportunities to improve, scope the effort (experiments, fixes, etc.), and repeat the process iteratively until the success criteria for the use case are met • Break down complex problems into manageable tasks, provide estimates on required effort, prioritize tasks, etc. • Manage stakeholders with periodic updates on progress, aspirational delivery roadmap, etc. Requirements • Extensive experience applying data science methods to solve real-world problems with a proven track record of deploying AI models and solutions to production (5+ years) • At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience • Proficiency in Object-Oriented programming in Python with expertise in key data science and machine learning libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch and Scikit-Learn) • Proven ability to establish and uphold coding standards to ensure high-quality, maintainable code • Excellent communication skills for summarizing complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical partners • Expertise in cloud technologies (emphasis on Azure and/or AWS) and deployment practices, ensuring seamless and scalable delivery • English level of minimum B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for effective communication We offer/Benefits We gather like-minded people: • Engineering community of industry professionals • Friendly team and enjoyable working environment • Flexible schedule and opportunity to work remotely within Poland • Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually • Business-driven relocation opportunities We provide growth opportunities: • Outstanding career roadmap • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills, and well-being programs • Certification (GCP, Azure, AWS) • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, Cloud Guru • English classes We cover it all: • Stable income (Employment Contract or B2B) • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers) • Strategically located offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, fantastic coffee, and more • Referral bonuses • Corporate, social and well-being events Please, note: • The set of bonuses might vary based on the role you apply for – specifics will be discussed with our recruiter during the general interview. • We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively. 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.