Senior Lead AI Software Developer / Forward Deployed Engineer

Who We Are

At 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 Role

Are you passionate about taking AI out of the lab and applying it to real-world business challenges? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where rapid prototyping meets rigorous engineering standards? Then there’s a good chance you will love being a part of our AI Engineering team at Kyndryl, where you will see the immediate impact of your solutions on our clients' success.

As a Forward Deployed Engineer at Kyndryl, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge AI software solutions. Your work will be allocated directly to high-impact sales pursuits and active AI client projects. You will play a critical role in demonstrating the value of our technology, delivering code that solves complex problems, and applying strong software design principles to ensure our innovations are scalable and reliable.

You will be responsible for developing and maintaining the standardized toolsets that enable agents within state-of-the-art agentic frameworks to interact with external systems. Using Python and core AI frameworks, you will architect the solution, test the code, and implement the MCP (Model Context Protocol), APIs, and message brokers required for microservice integration. You will ensure that all implemented components are appropriately documented, unit-tested, and deployed via modern CI / CD and containerization pipelines.

As a valued member of our team, you will provide work estimates for assigned development work and guide features, functional objectives, or technologies being built for interested parties. You will have the freedom to drive innovation, utilizing your expertise in rapid prototyping to deliver value fast, while using your deep engineering knowledge to ensure those prototypes can scale into enterprise-grade solutions. Together, we can make a difference in the world of AI-driven managed services.

Your Future at Kyndryl

The career path ahead is full of exciting opportunities to grow and advance within the job family. With dedication and hard work, you can climb the ladder to higher bands, achieving coveted positions such as Principal Engineer or Vice President of AI Software. These roles not only offer the chance to inspire and innovate, but also bring with them a sense of pride and accomplishment for having reached the pinnacle of your career in the software industry.

Who 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 Technical and Professional Experience

• 7+ years of experience working as a software engineer with a focus on AI and rapid prototyping
• Expert coding skills in Python with a deep understanding of software design patterns, debugging, and testing methodologies
• Proven expertise in core AI technologies and building tooling for state-of-the-art agentic frameworks
• Demonstrated experience with API development, Message Brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ), and Microservices integration
• Knowledge of architecture design regarding modern agent-based systems (including MCP implementation)
• Experience with modern DevOps practices, version control (Git), and containerization (Docker & Kubernetes)
• Ability to translate complex functional requirements into scalable, reliable software components

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

Being You

Diversity 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 Expect

With 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.