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We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people-Kyndryls-that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.\nThe Role\nYour role\nAs a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (AI Application Engineer) playing a central role in a new AI business, you will engage directly with client executives and frontline users to translate business and operational challenges into concrete concepts for AI adoption, requirements, outcome metrics, and deployment roadmaps.\nYou will lead architecture design and technical decision-making for enterprise solutions that combine generative AI, agentic AI, RAG(Retrieval-Augmented Generation), cloud technologies, and data platforms, taking end-to-end responsibility for quality and client outcomes from requirements definition through implementation, testing, production deployment, and operational improvement.\nYou will also drive the creation of new business opportunities and the expansion of the AI business by leading multidisciplinary teams, developing talent, and turning insights and outcomes into reusable assets.\nWhat you will do\nLead dialogue with client executives and frontline users to clarify business and operational challenges, constraints, and priorities, and define the scope and outcome metrics for AI adoption\nEvaluate technical options, business value, and risks, and engage multiple stakeholders to lead critical decision-making and build consensus\nDevelop AI solution architectures and deployment roadmaps by combining generative AI, agentic AI, RAG(Retrieval-Augmented Generation), API(Application Programming Interface)s, data platforms, and cloud technologies\nDesign, implement, and review technical integration with enterprise systems, taking performance, reliability, observability, security, and governance into account\nLead end-to-end delivery from requirements definition and prototyping through implementation, testing, production deployment, and operational improvement, taking responsibility for quality and client outcomes\nLead multidisciplinary teams and maximize results through role allocation, technical and code reviews, issue resolution, and mentoring\nTurn insights gained from engagements into reusable assets, solution patterns, code libraries, and delivery playbooks to drive new business opportunities and expand the AI business\nYour future at Kyndryl\nEvery position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.\nWho You Are\nYou’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important - you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused - someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless - naturally inclusive in how you work with others.\nRequired skills and experience\nProfessional experience in software design and development using one or more technologies such as Python, C#, Node.js, or TypeScript\nExperience designing and implementing AI applications or AI solutions\nExperience implementing generative AI or agentic AI and leading production deployment and operations\nExperience as a Technical Lead, setting technical direction, conducting design and code reviews, resolving issues, and developing team members\nExperience engaging directly with client executives and frontline users to translate business challenges into technical solutions and execution plans\nExperience engaging multiple stakeholders to lead critical technical decision-making and build consensus\nExperience taking ownership of major client engagements or technical domains and independently leading solution design, production deployment, and continuous improvement\nExperience integrating solutions across multiple technical domains and development teams under complex constraints, driving delivery with responsibility for quality and client outcomes\nPreferred skills and experience\nExperience leading client proposals, requirements definition, and consensus-building with stakeholders, including senior executives\nExperience designing and implementing cloud-native architectures using technologies such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud\nExperience designing and implementing data platforms, including data pipelines and data stores such as SQL/NoSQL databases\nExperience designing and implementing AI agents or multi-agent systems\nExperience designing, implementing, evaluating, and improving RAG solutions\nExperience with AI system performance, observability, guardrails, Policy as Code, security, and data protection\nExperience designing, implementing, and integrating AI solutions that connect with enterprise systems\nExperience collaborating with global teams\nExperience creating and deploying reusable assets, frameworks, code libraries, and best practices\nBusiness domain knowledge or experience supporting clients in a specific industry, such as manufacturing, financial services, distribution, or the public sector\nBeing You\nThe “Kyn” in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging - being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team - is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way.\nWhat You Can Expect\nYour career with us isn’t just a job-it’s an adventure with purpose. We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health-because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best. \nFrom your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute-you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.\nWe’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities-from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success. \nWe want you to thrive here-and we’re committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? 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