Flexible work model
Work from home, from the office, or in a hybrid format that supports focus and collaboration.
ABOUT THE ROLE
In this role, you will be a part of the research and development of advanced NLP, LLM, and Agentic AI solutions that move from experimentation to production impact. Working within SoftServe’s R&D-focused AI initiatives, you will shape technical direction, influence innovation strategy, and drive the adoption of scalable, responsible AI systems across diverse domains.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop NLP, LLM, and Agentic AI solutions, ensuring high technical quality and real-world applicability
- Own the end-to-end R&D and delivery lifecycle, from research concepts to production-ready architectures that deliver measurable business impact
- Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and research teams to align AI innovation with organizational and client priorities
- Design novel multi-agent architectures, tool-use integrations, and retrieval-augmented generation pipelines for complex AI systems
- Communicate progress, insights, and complex AI concepts clearly to executives and external stakeholders
REQUIREMENTS
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in AI/ML, including 2+ years leading R&D and production-grade projects
- Master’s degree in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent senior industry experience
- Expertise in NLP and LLMs, including training, fine-tuning, RAG, and large-scale evaluation
- Practical experience with Agentic AI systems, multi-agent orchestration, tool integration, and autonomous workflows
- Advanced Python skills, with working knowledge of C++ or Java for performance-critical components
- Strong experience with PyTorch, Hugging Face Transformers, LangChain, LlamaIndex, and vector databases
- Hands-on knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), distributed training, quantization, and deployment optimization
- Familiarity with MLOps practices, CI/CD for ML, Docker, Kubernetes, and model lifecycle management
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills, with a commitment to ethical and responsible AI
- Upper-intermediate or higher English level
SoftServe is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship, disability, health condition, marital or family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Role Summary
Location
Ukraine
Work type
Remote/Office
Direction
Engineering & Technology
Subdirection
Research & Development
Tech level
Middle
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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.
We offer
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.
Advanced tech communities
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