Lead Software Engineer

We are looking for a **Lead Software Engineer** with exceptional skills to design, develop, and lead advanced AI-powered and agent-driven systems.This role focuses on leveraging state-of-the-art LLM tools, guiding team members, and defining the technical vision for groundbreaking projects in a dynamic and collaborative setting.**Responsibilities**- Lead the design and development of AI-powered software components while enhancing the existing codebase and architecture- Provide direction to team members by taking ownership of significant development tasks- Break down feature requirements into detailed technical designs with accurate time estimations- Collaborate across internal teams and with external stakeholders to meet project objectives- Maintain code quality through peer reviews and adherence to version control best practices- Uphold coding standards, established workflows, and UI/UX principles while recommending enhancements- Oversee all stages of the software development lifecycle, from conceptualization to testing- Address and resolve technical challenges in staging and production environments- Debug and test new features to ensure system stability and accuracy- Leverage external tools and emerging technologies, including cutting-edge AI/ML and advanced LLM integrations- Set up and maintain software components and containerized infrastructure- Develop robust unit, integration, and other automated tests for new implementations**Requirements**:- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a similar field, or equivalent professional experience- 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience using Python in production- 2+ years of demonstrated experience building AI solutions with LLMs or agent-driven systems- Knowledge of backend tools including Python; familiarity with Java,.NET, or Node.js is advantageous- Proficiency in frontend technologies such as HTML, CSS/LESS, JavaScript, and TypeScript- Skills in managing SQL databases; experience with NoSQL systems is a plus- Understanding of AI technologies: LLM APIs, agent-driven methodologies (e.g., LangChain, crewAI), prompt engineering, tool usage with LLMs, RAG frameworks, embeddings, and vector stores- Expertise in programming concepts including OOP principles and core LLM mechanics (inference, context engineering)- Familiarity with version control systems like Git; familiarity with Gitflow is advantageous- Capability to manage tasks independently and lead development initiatives at a technical level- Flexibility to adapt to new technologies, stacks, or tools as required- Containerization expertise with tools such as Docker; experience with Kubernetes or Helm is advantageous**We offer**- Career plan and real growth opportunities- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions- International Mobility Plan within 25 countries- 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 plus 4 floating 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 billsEPAM 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.