Senior AI/ML Engineer

About the Position

Senior AI/ML Engineer

Remote

Ukraine

We are looking for a Senior AI/ML Engineer to join a distributed AI team and build production-ready solutions focused on document processing, automation, and business applications. This role covers the full lifecycle of Generative AI systems, from concept to deployment, with a focus on scalable architectures, real-world performance, and measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy production-ready AI solutions with a focus on Generative AI and LLM-based applications
• Build and optimize document extraction and processing pipelines powered by LLMs
• Develop and refine prompt engineering strategies to improve output accuracy and consistency
• Analyse and optimize AI workflows across cost, latency, and quality trade-offs
• Develop, test, and enhance features within AI systems to meet evolving business needs
• Support the full lifecycle of solutions, from prototyping to deployment and monitoring
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals and communicate complex concepts clearly
• Monitor and evaluate model performance in production, driving continuous improvements
• Stay up to date with advancements in Generative AI and apply new approaches where relevant

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in hands-on AI/ML engineering, delivering production-grade systems
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
• Proven track record of building, deploying, and maintaining AI/ML solutions in production environments with measurable impact
• Strong proficiency in Python and relevant AI/ML libraries
• Practical experience delivering end-to-end Generative AI solutions, including production use of LLMs, model fine-tuning, and prompt engineering
• Experience building document processing pipelines and evaluating outputs using structured metrics and feedback loops
• Ability to design scalable, high-performance AI systems, balancing cost, latency, and quality
• Working knowledge of Git and agile delivery practices
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently within distributed teams

Nice to Have

• Experience with LLM orchestration frameworks such as LangChain
• Knowledge of MLOps practices, including CI/CD, monitoring, and model lifecycle management
• Experience with vector databases, embeddings, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
• Familiarity with document intelligence, OCR, or structured data extraction, and experience delivering AI solutions in enterprise or client-facing environments

We Offer

Your time off

• 18 paid vacation days and 10 paid sick days annually
• 10 Ukrainian public holidays
• Maternity and paternity leaves
• Marriage and Parenthood Package
• Additional leave for major life events
• Sabbatical leave opportunities

Learning & growth

• Sombra University workshops and internal learning programs
• Tech Communities and knowledge sharing sessions
• Language courses and workshops
• Mentorship opportunities

Health & well-being

• Sports compensation or health insurance coverage
• Participation in races and marathons
• Corporate doctor (telemedicine)
• Well-being initiatives and workshops

And even more

• Company-provided technical equipment
• PE administration and tax support
• Internal referral program
• IT Club loyalty program
• Company events and volunteering initiatives

About the Company

We are Sombra, a company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of AI and machine learning. Our team is passionate about creating innovative solutions that drive real-world impact. Join us in our mission to shape the future of AI.

Before you apply

Our recruitment team will carefully review your profile, and if we see a good match with the role, we’ll reach out to you shortly.

If you don’t hear from us within 5 business days, it means we’ve decided to continue the process with other candidates for this position. Thanks for understanding.

Daria Svitlynets

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