We are looking for a **Lead Machine Learning Engineer** specializing in AI Engineering to spearhead our GenAI initiative. You will architect and oversee scalable backend infrastructures that support LLM\-driven applications utilizing OpenAI APIs, focusing on robustness and efficiency. Join our innovative team to drive advanced AI developments and elevate your professional journey. **Responsibilities** * Design and enhance backend systems for AI and LLM\-powered applications * Deploy and scale LLM applications within cloud platforms * Establish CI/CD workflows for seamless deployment automation * Track and fine\-tune AI service performance * Maintain comprehensive observability and logging for LLM API usage * Partner with DevOps and AI/Data Science teams to improve system stability * Oversee cloud infrastructure management, preferably on Azure, for AI workloads * Develop APIs and microservices that enable AI\-driven features **Requirements** * 5\+ years of experience in machine learning engineering with backend emphasis * Proficient in OpenAI API integration and AI service deployment * Deep knowledge of MLOps and CI/CD technologies like Orion, ArgoCD, and Opsera * Experience with monitoring solutions such as Grafana, Dynatrace, and ThoughtSpot * Strong familiarity with cloud environments, especially Azure, plus Apache Spark and Databricks * Expert\-level Python programming and microservices design skills * Fluent English communication at B2 (Upper\-Intermediate) level **Nice to have** * Understanding of data science approaches * Hands\-on experience with natural language processing methods * In\-depth knowledge of OpenAI API capabilities **We offer** * Career plan and real growth opportunities * Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions * Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more * English classes with a certified teacher * Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more) * Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more) * Flexible work schedule and dress code * Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe * Hired directly by EPAM \& 100% under payroll * Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus) * Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental \& visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members) * 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit * Grocery coupons * 30 days December bonus * Employee Stock Purchase Plan * 12 vacations days * Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th \& 31st) * Monthly non\-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills 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. *By applying to our role, you are agreeing that your personal data may be used as in set out in EPAM´s Privacy Notice and Policy.*