Lead AI Product Engineer in Madrid

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a strong background in AI Product engineering and an interest in financial services? Join EPAM in Madrid as an AI Product Engineer in the private banking sector and accelerate your career in financial services technology. We're looking for a team player with excellent communication skills, engineering mastery and a B2+/C1 English level for effective stakeholder interactions.

In this role, you will drive the discovery, prioritisation, and delivery of AI use cases across the software delivery lifecycle (SDLC) by acting as the connection point between platform teams and internal developer users. This hybrid role combines product ownership responsibilities with hands-on engineering contributions.

This is a hybrid role based in Madrid's city center, ideal for those eager to thrive in a dynamic environment and make a significant impact in private banking technology. Join EPAM and contribute to shaping the future of financial services in Spain!

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess AI/ML application opportunities across engineering platforms (e.g., CD, observability, developer experience)
• Act as a primary point of contact for internal customers and platform teams regarding applied AI topics
• Translate identified opportunities into actionable backlog items and prioritise delivery
• Implement proof-of-concept solutions and help scale successful cases in collaboration with platform teams
• Track progress, report impact and risks to senior stakeholders
• Monitor emerging trends in AI relevant to software delivery and developer experience
• Measure and calculate the productivity benefits and ROI of AI tools using relevant KPIs
• Ensure successful adoption of AI-powered tools through training, guidance, and support for engineers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering or applied AI roles
• At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML tools (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face, vector databases)
• Experience in stakeholder management, backlog refinement and product delivery
• Strong understanding of SDLC and DevOps practices
• Solid programming background (Java, .NET, TypeScript preferred)
• Excellent documentation skills
• Good communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level)

We offer

• Private health insurance
• EPAM Employees Stock Purchase Plan
• 100% paid sick leave
• Referral Program
• Professional certification
• Language courses

EPAM is a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company with 61,700+ EPAMers in 55+ countries and regions. Since 1993, our multidisciplinary teams have been helping make the future real for our clients and communities around the world. In 2018, we opened an office in Spain that quickly grew to over 1,450 EPAMers distributed between the offices in Málaga, Madrid and Cáceres as well as remotely across the country. Here you will collaborate with multinational teams, contribute to numerous innovative projects, and have an opportunity to learn and grow continuously.

• Why Join EPAM
• WORK AND LIFE BALANCE. Enjoy more of your personal time with flexible work options, 24 working days of annual leave and paid time off for numerous public holidays.
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING CULTURE. Craft your personal Career Development Plan to align with your learning objectives. Take advantage of internal training, mentorship, sponsored certifications and LinkedIn courses.
• CLEAR AND DIFFERENT CAREER PATHS. Grow in engineering or managerial direction to become a People Manager, in-depth technical specialist, Solution Architect, or Project/Delivery Manager.
• STRONG PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY. Join a global EPAM community of highly skilled experts and connect with them to solve challenges, exchange ideas, share expertise and make friends.