Senior AI Engineer - Life Sciences Domain

EPAM is seeking a skilled Senior AI Python Engineer to join our Life Sciences and Healthcare projects, focusing on bioinformatics and data-driven solutions.

This role is well-suited for engineers passionate about using Python, AI, and analytics to address challenges in biology and biomedicine.

You will contribute to impactful projects with global pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare companies, working on solutions in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, and AI-enhanced drug discovery. You will participate in developing cloud-native platforms to process large-scale biomedical data, support research and drug development, and enable data-driven decision-making in regulated settings.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect and develop cloud-native, AI-driven solutions for Life Sciences using Python
• Build, optimize and maintain data processing pipelines for large-scale biological and biomedical datasets (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, clinical data)
• Support the integration and application of Generative AI solutions, including LLMs and RAG, in bioinformatics and drug discovery workflows
• Utilize computational and statistical techniques for high-throughput biological data, including sequence-based and omics data
• Collaborate with bioinformaticians, computational biologists, data scientists and domain experts to implement technical solutions based on scientific requirements
• Facilitate technical improvements, review code and ensure high-quality documentation and maintainability
• Enhance AI components within client solutions and EPAM in-house platforms while following best practices for development processes
• Tackle challenges around data scale, security and performance in computational life sciences applications
• Stay up to date with emerging trends in Life Sciences, AI and cloud technologies, with active drive of innovation within projects and teams

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Python software engineering, along with practical exposure to Life Sciences, Healthcare, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or related domains
• Proficiency in Python and modern web/API frameworks (Django, Flask, FastAPI)
• Experience with scientific and analytical Python libraries (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, scikit-learn) and/or a relevant M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or a related quantitative field
• Exposure to biological, biomedical or clinical data, including NGS, transcriptomics, proteomics, multi-omics or genomic data formats (FASTQ, BAM, VCF)
• Familiarity with integration of AI / ML models into production systems in data-intensive or regulated contexts
• Strong understanding of software design principles, data structures and algorithms
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to contribute to technical discussions and solution design
• Excellent communication skills and experience in cross-functional, international teams
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken) at a B2 level

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn

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.