AI/ML Engineer

About Apexon:

Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. We have been meeting customers wherever they are in the digital lifecycle and helping them outperform their competition through speed and innovation.Apexon brings together distinct core competencies - in AI, analytics, app development, cloud, commerce, CX, data, DevOps, IoT, mobile, quality engineering and UX, and our deep expertise in BFSI, healthcare, and life sciences - to help businesses capitalize on the unlimited opportunities digital offers. Our reputation is built on a comprehensive suite of engineering services, a dedication to solving clients' toughest technology problems, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital, Apexon now has a global presence of 15 offices (and 10 delivery centers) across four continents.

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Senior AI/ML Lead Engineer - Generative AI & Cloud Platform experience

Location : Charlotte , USA

Professional Profile

Experienced AI/ML and Data Engineering leader with 15+ years of software engineering experience and 5+ years building enterprise AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI, and cloud-native solutions. Strong hands-on expertise in designing and deploying production-scale AI platforms, RAG systems, AI Agents, MLOps frameworks, and cloud-native applications on AWS.

Role Overview

This role is primarily a 70% hands-on Individual Contributor and 30% technical leadership position. The engineer is expected to design, build, deploy, and optimize enterprise AI solutions while mentoring teams and coordinating with business, product, and engineering stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Build GenAI applications using OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Llama, and AWS Bedrock. Develop RAG solutions, AI Agents, semantic search, prompt engineering frameworks, and MLOps pipelines. Create scalable APIs using Python and FastAPI. Design cloud-native architecture using AWS services and implement CI/CD automation.

Core Technical Skills

Python, Java, SQL, Scala; OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Llama, LangChain, LangGraph, RAG, AI Agents; SageMaker, Bedrock, Lambda, ECS, EKS, S3, DynamoDB, Redshift; Databricks, PySpark, Snowflake, Delta Lake, Kafka, Airflow; Docker, Kubernetes, Git, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Terraform, CloudFormation.

Infrastructure & DevOps:

Lead Infrastructure as Code implementations using Terraform and CloudFormation. Build automated deployment pipelines using Git-based workflows, CI/CD, containerization, Kubernetes orchestration, monitoring, logging, and governance controls.

Leadership & Collaboration:

Provide architectural guidance, mentor engineers, conduct design reviews, support delivery planning, and collaborate with product managers, business stakeholders, compliance teams, and data scientists to deliver enterprise AI initiatives.

Preferred Industry Experience

Financial Services, Banking, Payments, Risk Analytics, Regulatory Reporting, Data Governance, and Enterprise Digital Transformation.

Success Profile

A highly technical practitioner capable of independently delivering AI solutions from concept to production while influencing architecture, standards, and engineering excellence across teams.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Did you know that Apexon has been Certified by Great Place To Work, the global authority on workplace culture, in each of the four regions in which it operates: USA (for the seventh time in 2026), India (for the tenth consecutive time in 2026), the UK(for the fourth time in 2026) and Mexico (for the second time in 2026). Apexon is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and promoting diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals. Apexon strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to gender, race, color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. You can read about our Job Applicant Privacy policy here Job Applicant Privacy Policy (apexon.com)

Our Commitment to Environment:

Actively contribute to Apexon''s commitment to environmental responsibility by following sustainable practices and supporting ESG initiatives.

Our Perks and Benefits:

Our benefits and rewards program has been thoughtfully designed to recognize your skills and contributions, elevate your learning/upskilling experience and provide care and support for you and your loved ones. As an Apexon Associate, you get continuous skill-based development, opportunities for career advancement, and access to comprehensive health and well-being benefits and assistance.

We also offer:

• Health Insurance with Dental & Vision
• 401K Plan
• Life Insurance, STD & LTD
• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• FSA Dependent & Limited Purpose care

Job Location :

Santa Clara, United States