Junior Python AI Developer

We’re looking for a motivated Junior Python AI Developer to help build, deploy, and optimize AI agents in production environments. You’ll work closely with senior engineers and customers to bring intelligent automation to life using ADK and Python. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days onsite in Sunnyvale, CA. If you’re passionate about AI, love solving technical problems, and want to grow your career at the forefront of agent-based systems - we want to hear from you., * Build & Deploy AI Agents: Design, develop, test, and ship agent workflows using Agent Development Kit (ADK) and Python in production environments

• Develop Integrations: Connect the platform with customer systems, databases, and cloud services using Python and REST APIs
• Test & Improve Performance: Evaluate agent behavior against real-world scenarios, investigate failures, and iterate on code/configuration to improve reliability
• Troubleshoot Issues: Debug integration, data, configuration, and agent-behavior problems across development and production environments
• Collaborate with Customers & Teams: Participate in technical discussions, document requirements, and translate business needs into clear implementation tasks
• Grow with Emerging AI Tech: Build hands-on expertise in AI agents, with potential exposure to MCP and RAG pipelines

• Experience: Up to 2 years in software engineering, implementation engineering, solutions engineering, or a related technical role (strong internship/project experience considered)
• Python Proficiency: Solid ability to write, debug, test, and maintain production-quality Python code (OOP, error handling, logging, testing)
• ADK Experience: Hands-on experience building AI agents using Agent Development Kit (ADK) is required
• Integration Skills: Working knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, authentication methods, and third-party system integrations
• LLM Fundamentals: Understanding of prompts, context management, tool usage, model limitations, and response evaluation
• Communication & Ownership: Clear technical communication skills, proactive task management, and attention to documentation and code quality

Nice to have

• Experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP) or Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, including vector databases and embeddings
• Exposure to cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure), Docker, or CI/CD pipelines
• Previous experience in a customer-facing engineering, consulting, or support role

• Health benefits: High Deductible Health Plan with an attached HSA (Health Savings Account) which includes Pharmacy coverage, after 60 days from start of employment
• Condition Management resources
• Family Planning resources
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, 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.Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAM (https://www.youtube.com/embed/NU_mnNITn2o?si=IiCxyQ4sr1YJWxDG), EPAM Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in creating success for our customers, business partners, shareholders, employees and communities. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting employees without discrimination. As a global employer, this commitment includes complying with all laws in the countries in which we operate. Nevertheless, we believe equal employment practices should not be limited to what the law requires. Equal opportunity and inclusion are essential to motivate, empower and recognize the best in everyone.

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