Engineering & Technology
Senior
Ukraine

Senior R&D Engineer (LLM)

WE ARE

SoftServe is a global digital solutions company, headquartered in Austin, Texas, founded in 1993. Our associates are working on 2,000+ projects with clients in the USA, Europe, LATAM, and APAC. We are about people who create bold things, make a difference, have fun, and love their work.

Our R&D team applies agentic AI, deep learning, and computer vision expertise to cross-disciplinary research from human-computer interaction and bioinformatics to computational finance. We run multiple technology and academic partnerships and expose our research at global events and conferences.

IF YOU ARE

  • A senior engineer with 3+ years of experience in generative or agentic AI and deep learning
  • Demonstrating strong expertise in building and optimizing AI models
  • Skilled in Python and/or C++, or Java/Kotlin
  • Hands-on with Large Language Models (LLMs) and/or Vision-Language Models (VLMs), with hands-on exposure to their applications
  • Familiar with tools like LangChain, LangGraph, RAG, or various agentic frameworks for AI development
  • Good at cloud platforms like GCP, AWS, or Azure
  • Aware of modern software development company operations, including workflows, collaboration, and deployment strategies
  • Strong in critical thinking, problem-solving, and business communication
  • Proficient in verbal and written English at an upper-intermediate level
  • Knowledgeable in LLMs and prompting techniques, including Chain-of-Thought or Tree-of-Thought reasoning, to enhance model performance (as an advantage)
  • Skilled in Python backend frameworks like FastAPI, with experience in building efficient and scalable APIs (would be a plus)

AND YOU WANT TO

  • Develop innovative agentic AI solutions across a wide range of applications
  • Proactively propose and implement new technologies and trends, studying and adapting based on market needs and the latest technology trends
  • Propose and implement the technological vision in new areas of research by prototyping and creating deep technological demos
  • Coordinate and run presentations of work at external events, including conferences, meetups, and specialized gatherings
  • Consult external and internal clients on technologies, solutions, and trends to drive innovation and strategic decision-making
  • Support business development efforts: research, marketing, presentations, presales, etc.

TOGETHER WE WILL

  • Empower you to scale your expertise with others by joining the R&D team
  • Excel business of our clients from startups and ISVs to Enterprise and Fortune 500 companies
  • Be a part of something bigger than a single project in the professional community
  • Access local-grown, yet global IT minds and exclusive networking opportunities with expert groups and professional events

SoftServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, and other protected characteristics under applicable law. Let’s put your talents and experience in motion with SoftServe.

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Role Summary

Location

Ukraine

Work type

Remote/Office

Direction

Engineering & Technology

Tech level

Senior

Personal recruiter:

Olha Yakymchuk

Personal recruiter

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About us

We are a digital engineering and technology consulting company where expertise grows alongside people. For more than 30 years, we have been elevating technology: helping organizations navigate complex business challenges by combining deep engineering knowledge with thoughtful, research-backed innovation. Our teams work across key areas: digital engineering, data and analytics, Сloud, and AI/ML. In each, we deliver practical, scalable solutions rooted in real business needs and measurable human impact.

You bring your perspective and ambition. We create an environment where your work meets clarity, confidence, and purpose.

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We offer

Flexible work model

Work from home, from the office, or in a hybrid format that supports focus and collaboration.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive, market-based pay, benchmarked by role and location — plus health coverage, paid time off, wellness support, and learning opportunities.

People-first Leadership

Approachable leaders who communicate openly, keep teams close to the strategy, and support long-term planning.

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Stay close to AI/ML, Cloud, Quantum Computing, IoT, and Robotics communities, with projects built on modern frameworks.

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