Senior/Lead Generative AI Data Scientist

We are looking for a talented and experienced Data Scientist to work on generative artificial intelligence solutions for various industries and use cases. You will use your machine learning skills to solve non-trivial business problems for EPAM clients who want to leverage the latest advances in Data Science and Machine Learning by applying them to text, images, video, and other data. You will work with cross-functional teams of engineers, scientists, and product managers, being a key part of driving generative AI from concept to implementation.

Kindly note that this role supports remote work, but only from within Ukraine.

Responsibilities

• Be a leader in generative AI and identify business scenarios for which generative AI can be effectively applied
• Research, develop, and prototype novel approaches to generative AI, conduct use case assessments, research existing research papers, implement and validate it for real-world use cases
• Work closely with the ML engineering team at all stages (from research to implementation of generative AI)
• Collaborate with product managers and other business stakeholders to form a clear vision of the technology and its real-world capabilities
• Present your results to stakeholders and clearly communicate both the technical and business parts of the solution

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Data Science with application to the development of generative models (LLMs, GANs, VAE, Diffusion models)
• Experience with Computer vision, Natural Language Processing problems, experience with multimodal data (images, texts, audio, other data)
• Experience in using Open AI GPTx, experience in training
• Experience in writing ready-to-implement code using best engineering practices
• Programming skills in Python
• Skills with at least one of the common deep learning frameworks such as Pytorch, Tensorflow, etc.
• Experience in optimizing the production of deep learning models
• Experience with at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of written and spoken English at Upper-Intermediate level and above (B2+)

We offer

• With us you can:
  • Work on a flexible schedule remotely or from any of our comfortable offices or coworking spaces in Ukraine
  • Receive the necessary equipment to perform your work tasks
  • Change projects and technology stacks within EPAM
  • Gain experience in various business domains (Insurance, E-commerce, Healthcare, Finance, Travelling, Media, Artificial Intelligence, and more)
  • Relocation opportunities may be available for eligible candidates, depending on the role and openings at other EPAM locations
  • Participate in volunteer, charity programs and communities (both technical and interest-based)
• We focus on your professional growth:
  • You can plan your individual career path together with your manager
  • Receive regular feedback from colleagues
  • Improve your English for free with certified teachers (Speaking Clubs, client interview preparation courses, etc.)
  • Get the opportunity to undergo free training and certification in AWS, GCP, or Azure Clouds
  • Use the internal E-learn training program (18,200+ specialized training and mentoring programs)
  • Access corporate accounts on LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract and other partner resources
  • Study at EPAM Solution Architecture School with the instructors who are practicing architects
  • Develop as a leader, join Delivery Management, Resource Management, Leadership Essentials school and more
  • Participate in internal communities (500+ meetups, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, online events and conferences annually)
• What we offer:
  • Vacation and sick leave (including a sick leave without a medical certificate)
  • A wide range of Voluntary Medical Insurance programs providing both medical treatment and various preventive options (including sports activities)
  • Medical insurance for family members at corporate rates
  • Company support during significant life events (childbirth or adoption, marriage, etc.)
  • Support for psychological comfort: discounts on services from mental health specialists or coaches, thematic training
  • E-kids program - a free programming language training program for EPAMers' children

Kindly be advised that the set of benefits, including learning, certification, and other opportunities, may vary depending on the role you apply for. Our recruiter will be able to share more details about the specific opportunity during your general interview.

EPAM strives to provide its global team of over 62,350 professionals in more than 55 countries with opportunities for professional growth from day one of collaboration. Our colleagues are the source of EPAM's success, so we value cooperation, strive to always understand our clients' business and aim for the highest quality standards. No matter where you are, you will join a dedicated, diverse community that will help you realize your potential to the fullest.