Senior Engineer

At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. 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. The Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) is a delivery-first role for early career engineers who want to work where AI systems meet real enterprise complexity. As an FDE, you will embed directly with customer delivery teams to help build, prototype, and deploy AI-enabled solutions in production environments. This is not a traditional software engineering role and not classic consulting. It is a hybrid role designed for real-world AI deployment, where success is measured by outcomes and production scaled solutions, not experiments. You will deliver defined technical components under guidance from senior engineers, while developing consulting fundamentals through direct customer exposure. You will work with modern AI development tools, generative and agentic AI architectures, and enterprise cloud platforms, learning how to translate technical work into customer value. Customer Engagement & Solution Integrity: Partner with customers to understand business challenges and translate them into high‑quality, fit‑for‑purpose technical solutions, prioritising the right outcome over the fastest one Rapid Prototyping: Build and iterate custom AI solutions tailored to customer needs, leveraging agentic AI frameworks Ownership, Deployment & Partnership: Own delivery end to end, from scoping to production. Work as part of the customer team to engineer and deploy production‑ready solutions that drive adoption and measurable business outcomes. Troubleshoot and enhance system performance, scalability, and reliability Systematically capture deployment learnings, document best practices, and proactively share insights to inform enhancements to Kyndryl’s core platforms and frameworks Adapt quickly to emerging technologies and evolving customer requirements by engaging in ongoing professional development Platform Contribution: Actively contribute to the evolution of Kyndryl’s AI platforms through feedback, code contributions, and collaboration with product teams Required skills and experience Programming Proficiency: Demonstrable expertise in Python, (or another modern language such as C#, Node.js or TypeScript); experience working with AI/ML frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch is a plus Software Engineering: Solid grasp of the software delivery lifecycle, version control (Git & GitHub), and data engineering tools such as Pandas and Spark Cloud & Distributed Systems: Experience with cloud AI platforms (AWS, Azure, Google AI) and distributed computing architectures Preferred Skills And Experience Open-Source Ecosystems: Familiarity with community-driven AI tools and libraries, including Hugging Face and relevant repositories T-shaped Profile: Deep technical expertise in one or two domains, with broad understanding across AI/ML, cloud, and consulting Agentic AI Systems: Experience designing, building, or integrating multi-agent systems and orchestration frameworks (e.g., Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) & Knowledge Systems: Practical knowledge of deploying RAG architectures and integrating structured and unstructured knowledge sources into AI solutions Knowledge of system-level optimisation and security best practices for scalable AI systems Business Acumen: Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and communicate technical value to diverse stakeholders, including executive audiences Flexibility: Willingness to travel and work on customer premises as required Degree-level qualification in Computer Science, Informatics, Data Science, Engineering, or a closely related discipline
- or equivalent professional experience The “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. 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. What You Can Expect Your career with us isn’t just a job—it’s an adventure with purpose.

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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