Who We AreAt Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.The RolePlease note this is not a remote role, you must be able to commute to the office in NYC.As a Forward Deployed Engineer for Agentic AI at Kyndryl, you are the bridge between business problems and innovative solutions, using a powerful blend of well-defined methodologies, statistics, mathematics, domain expertise, consulting, and software engineering.Youll wear many hats, and each day will present a new puzzle to solve, a new challenge to conquer. You will dive deep into the heart of our business, understanding its objectives and requirements – viewing them through the lens of business acumen, and converting this knowledge into a data problem.You’ll collect and explore data, seeking underlying patterns and initial insights that will guide the creation of hypotheses. In this role, you will embark on a transformative process of business understanding, data understanding, and data preparation. Utilizing statistical and mathematical modelling techniques, youll have the opportunity to create models that defy convention – models that hold the key to solving intricate business challenges. With an acute eye for accuracy and generalization, youll evaluate these models to ensure they not only solve business problems but do so optimally.Additionally, youre not just building and validating models – you’re deploying them as code to applications and processes, ensuring that the model(s) youve selected sustain their business value throughout their lifecycle. Your expertise doesnt stop at data; youll become intimately familiar with our business processes and can navigate their complexities, identifying issues and crafting solutions that drive meaningful change in these domains. You will develop and apply standards and policies that protect our organization’s most valuable asset – ensuring that data is secure, private, accurate, available, and, most importantly, usable. Your mastery extends to data management, migration, strategy, change management, and policy and regulation. If youre ready to embrace the power of data to transform our business and embark on an epic data adventure, then join us at Kyndryl. Together, lets redefine whats possible and unleash your potential.Key ResponsibilitiesAdvanced Architecture Design<ul><li>Design Generative AI systems leveraging GANs, VAEs, and transformer-based models for content synthesis, simulation, and data augmentation</li><li>Architect Agentic AI frameworks using Lang Chain, Hugging Face, GCP  Agent space, Azure AI Foundry, AWS Bedrock, and vector databases to enable autonomous problem-solving and adaptive learning</li><li>Implement Agentic Mesh ecosystems where AI agents collaborate dynamically, combining language, behavioral, and domain-specific capabilities</li></ul>Model Optimization &amp; Innovation<ul><li>Develop novel techniques for LLM/SLM fine-tuning, including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and context-aware prompt engineering</li><li>Optimize inference performance for real-time applications using MLOps pipelines and cloud-native deployment using native PaaS</li><li>Lead R&amp;D initiatives in neurosymbolic AI, mechanistic interpretability, and ethical guardrails for autonomous systems</li></ul>Strategic team player<ul><li>Collaborate with high-performance teams to deploy AI systems that redefine industry standards (e.g., healthcare diagnostics, financial forecasting, supply chain resilience).</li><li>Collaborate on publishing whitepapers and patents on emergent AI architectures, emphasizing sustainability and bias mitigation.</li></ul>#AgenticAI Your Future at Kyndryl Every 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.Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies.  Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.Who You AreWho You Are You’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. Required Skills and Experience<ul><li>Must have at least 1+ year of experience with Agentic AI</li><li>Knowledge of modeling tools and programming languages, e.g., Azure ML, Vortex AI AutoML, SageMaker, or Python</li><li>Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills</li><li>Communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex data insights to both technical and non-technical audiences</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining a high level of attention to detail</li></ul> Preferred Skills and Experience<ul><li>Degree in a quantitative discipline, such as mathematics, statistics, computer science, or mechanical engineering</li><li>Professional certification, e.g., Open Certified Data Scientist</li><li>Cloud platform certification, e.g., AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty, Google Cloud Professional Machine Learning Engineer, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate</li><li>Understanding of social coding and Integrated Development Environments, e.g., GitHub and Visual Studio</li><li>Experience in at least one domain, e.g., cybersecurity, IT service management, financial services, or health care</li></ul>The compensation range for the position in the U.S. $70,800 to $263,160 is based on a full-time schedule. Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience. For part-time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations:New York City: $84,960 to $315,720This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, Pad Leave and Paid time off.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color or religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, protected veteran.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.<a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf" target="_blank">Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal</a><a href="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf" target="_blank">Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision</a>   Being YouDiversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.What You Can ExpectWith state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations.  At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.Get Referred! If you know someone that works at Kyndryl, when asked ‘How Did You Hear About Us’ during the application process, select ‘Employee Referral’ and enter your contacts Kyndryl email address.