Agentic AI, Forward Deployed Engineer

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses.  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.

The Role

As a Forward Deployed Engineer in Agentic AI at Kyndryl, you’ll help shape the future of advanced Agentic AI while working with a team that’s leading the industry.

We're solving real-world problems at a massive scale powered by creativity, precision, and a shared obsession with what’s next.

You’ll be part of a team of Data Scientists shaping the future of Agentic AI - architecting and scaling a next-gen open-source framework that powers autonomous systems across industries. 

We're not just talking innovation - we're building it. Fast.

• You’ll work with autonomy, follow your own leads, and build real systems – not tickets.

• Tech-first, action-oriented culture: think in code. Rapid demo cycles, collaborative peer pairing, and framework rollouts in weeks.

• Direct impact at scale: drive Kyndryl as an AI-native company - your ideas and IP shape the transformation.

• Work that matters: customer-first, innovation-always. Balance advanced programming with strategic thinking and client interaction.

• True builder’s environment: collaborate with top-tier talent (most of the team holds PhDs). Everyone contributes equally - ideas over titles.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the bridge between deep technical work and business transformation, solving meaningful challenges through Agentic AI.

• Work on a modular, open-source Agentic AI framework - integrating GenAI and real-world tools.

• Develop, train, and deploy intelligent agents using tools like Python, Azure ML, focused on dynamic, self-improving systems.

• Translate business needs into data science problems with autonomy - then rapidly experiment, build, and deploy solutions that scale.

• Co-own the evolution of the Agentic AI framework - not just code, but also architecture, design, product thinking, and client success.

• Mentor and inspire a new generation of researchers and developers from PhD students to business leaders, with your contributions credited and published.

Your Future at Kyndryl

We don’t hire for a role - we hire for a journey. You’ll be empowered to work remotely, flexibly, and at your best. Your success is measured by what you create, not where you work from. Expect an innovation cycle where you’ll build a legacy portfolio and help reimagine what AI can do for business.

Who You Are

Must-have capabilities

• Hands-on Agentic AI / GenAI engineering exposure - building or contributing to frameworks, not just using APIs

• Strong programming fluency (Python) and architectural design (e.g., microservice ecosystems, message brokers)

• Ability to operate independently and collaborate within a high-trust, low-hierarchy team

• Contributions to technical communities and shaping open-source projects

Preferred certifications and/or experience

• PhD or equivalent research experience in computer science, mathematics, AI, or a related field

• Certifications in Azure, AWS, or Google ML platforms

• Demonstrated contributions to graph theory, DevOps, or distributed systems

• Previous projects involving digital transformation, AI-native product development, or enterprise automation

• Presence in academic or whitepaper communities (authorship, publication, or presentation)

Apply now if you’re ready to shape the future of AI.

Let’s redefine what’s possible. Together.

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Being You

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. 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 tea