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Senior AI Engineer with Kubernetes
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We are seeking a highly skilled
Senior AI Engineer
with strong expertise in
Kubernetes
and vector database technologies to join our team. In this role, you will design, build, and scale production-grade AI systems, working with cutting-edge LLM frameworks, embeddings, and cloud-native infrastructure to deliver robust and high-performance solutions.
This is a fully remote position that offers you the flexibility to work from any location in Armenia, whether it's your home or well-equipped offices in Yerevan or Gyumri.
Responsibilities
- Deploy and manage Milvus vector databases, including schema design and index tuning (HNSW, IVF-FLAT)
- Build and maintain embedding and LLM pipelines using OpenAI API, Hugging Face, or Cohere
- Manage Kubernetes clusters, Helm charts, and containerized microservices in production
- Develop and maintain Docker containerization workflows, including multi-stage builds and registry management
- Design and deliver production-grade Python applications, integrating with Go, Java, or C++ where required
- Integrate object storage systems such as AWS S3, MinIO, or Google Cloud Storage
- Evaluate and implement alternative vector database solutions, including Qdrant, Pinecone, and Weaviate
- Collaborate cross-functionally with team members to deliver reliable, scalable AI services
- Ensure operational excellence, observability, and performance of deployed AI workloads
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience
- Expertise in Milvus deployment, schema design, and index tuning (HNSW, IVF-FLAT)
- Familiarity with vector database alternatives such as Qdrant, Pinecone, Weaviate, PGVector, or Chroma
- Proficiency in building embedding and LLM pipelines using OpenAI API, Hugging Face, or Cohere
- Skills in Kubernetes cluster management, Helm charts, and containerized microservices
- Background in Docker containerization, multi-stage builds, and registry management
- Production-level Python development along with Go, Java, or C++
- Knowledge of object storage integration, including AWS S3, MinIO, or Google Cloud Storage
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong team collaboration abilities
- Proficiency in English at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher
Nice to have
- Experience supporting large-scale RAG applications and multi-agent platforms
- Hands-on familiarity with LangChain, LlamaIndex, or custom pipelines
- Understanding of GPU scheduling, resource optimization, and inference acceleration
- Production experience with hybrid search, metadata filtering, and index tuning
- Implementation of LLM evaluation, governance, tracing, and monitoring tools
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code, and cloud-native deployment practices
- Prior work experience in the Oil and Gas industry
- Experience with Dataiku DSS
- Knowledge of SRE practices
We offer
- We connect like-minded people
- Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
- Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your home
- Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
- Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
- Corporate and social events
- We invest in your growth
- Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
- Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
- Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
- Free English classes with certified teachers
- We cover it all
- Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
- Comprehensive medical & family care package
- Four trust days per year for personal needs
- Discounts for fitness clubs
- Benefits package (hotels, restaurants, stores and services)
EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.
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