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Principal Forward Deployed Engineer (relocation to Lithuania)

Hybrid in Saudi Arabia: Al Khobar
AI Solution Engineering
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We are looking for a Principal Forward Deployed Engineer to join our team with eventual relocation to Lithuania. EPAM is renowned for delivering cutting-edge technological solutions to transform businesses worldwide.

We are building AI-native solutions for our clients - products where LLM and its harness are the core of the value. This is a builder's role: you and your team are responsible for building agentic systems, writing the production code, and standing up the evals and observability. You will work closely with SMEs and end-users to understand where the real value lies, and you design the feedback loops.

The deadline for submission is 01.12.2026.

Responsibilities
  • Design, build and ship end-to-end AI-native systems including agents, workflows, RAG and integration harnesses
  • Write production-grade Python code for integrations, APIs, data access and deployment
  • Work directly with subject matter experts and end-users through interviews, user acceptance testing and workflow observations
  • Engage early in projects to shape use cases and check technical feasibility
  • Build evaluation pipelines and use them to prove system utility
  • Design for failure in the agent loop by implementing retries, model fallbacks, cost limits and human-in-the-loop actions
  • Capture domain expertise and repeatable workflows to ensure success across engagements. Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges in collaboration with the broader team
  • Ensure adherence to engineering excellence standards including test-driven development and continuous integration practices
Requirements
  • 7+ years of software engineering experience with a strong track record of building production AI and LLM applications
  • Expert-level Python skills and solid software engineering fundamentals
  • Hands-on experience with agentic frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph or Semantic Kernel and major LLM providers
  • Strong RAG and retrieval skills including vector databases, embeddings, hybrid search and context management
  • Production deployment experience on major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure or GCP with containerization and CI/CD
  • Proven experience evaluating generative AI quality using custom evaluation frameworks and observability tools
  • Proven capability to work closely with clients, lead discovery conversations and explain technical trade-offs to diverse audiences
  • Strong agent-design judgment and sound engineering judgment under ambiguity to balance speed, quality and scope
  • C1 level English language proficiency
  • An academic degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field
Nice to have
  • Experience designing experiments, A/B testing and iterating on AI products against real user behavior
  • Strong background in NLP, Data Science or applied machine learning with experience moving models into production
  • Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP), Agent-to-Agent (A2A), Agent Skills and emerging agent standards
  • Experience with enterprise AI platforms such as AWS Bedrock AgentCore, Databricks Genie or Microsoft Foundry
  • Exposure to AI governance, security and compliance including guardrails and prompt-injection prevention
We offer/Benefits
  • Global Community of Experts: Learn from and collaborate with top professionals across 55+ countries.
  • Advanced Tech Stack: Work on innovative projects and apply or enhance your expertise in Cloud, Data, AI and other emerging technologies.
  • Industry Leadership: Join the company recognized globally as a leader in Life Sciences and technology, with 12 of the top 15 Life Science companies relying on us.
  • World-Class Clients: Make an impact for 340+ Forbes Global 2000 companies, including the world’s 10 top Pharma, Life Science and MedTech clients.
  • Professional Growth: In-house training, mentorship and resources to help you become a highly valued T-shaped professional, combining deep LSHC expertise with diverse tech skills.
  • Hybrid Setup: Enjoy the flexibility to work from anywhere in Lithuania, whether at home or in our dynamic offices in Vilnius and Kaunas.

Other employee benefits

  • Private health insurance, including well-being and psychological support
  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount
  • Access to external educational platforms, including LinkedIn Learning and Udemy
  • Employee referral program with bonuses for successful hires
  • PERKS discount platform and other exclusive EPAM offers
  • Corporate SIM card with unlimited calls and internet
  • 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