Engineering & Technology
Senior
Ukraine

Senior R&D Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you will contribute to the development of advanced AI solutions, working with LLMs, agentic systems, and Vision-Language Models alongside computer vision technologies. Operating in a research-oriented environment, you will focus on building and optimizing real-world AI use cases and driving innovation through applied R&D initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design and build evaluation pipelines for LLM/SLM systems
  • Optimize SLMs (including quantization)
  • Develop use cases such as translation, function calling, data validation, and evaluation
  • Deploy and optimize models for edge environments (e.g., ONNX)
  • Work with frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, and MCP
  • Explore Nvidia software products experience, i.e. NVIDIA Blueprints VSS, AI-Q; CuOpt Engine

REQUIREMENTS

  • Strong hands-on experience with LLMs, agentic workflows, and VLMs
  • Solid understanding of model optimization, inference, and edge deployment
  • Experience with ONNX or similar deployment frameworks
  • Background in Computer Vision
  • Basic knowledge in Cloud (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Comfortable working proficiency in English (upper-intermediate or higher) within a multicultural environment

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:

Anastasiia Petrychuk

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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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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