Get to Know the Top 10 Largest US Investors in Lithuania: EPAM Systems – Engineering the AI-Native Future from Lithuania
EPAM Systems is a global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. Established in 1993 in the U.S. and now operating in more than 55 countries, EPAM chose to invest in Lithuania in 2020. Six years on, that investment has grown into a major engineering presence, with offices in Vilnius and Kaunas and a team of more than 1 000 professionals. Lithuania has become an integral part of EPAM’s European delivery network, linking local talent to global clients in cloud, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.
Engineering the AI-Native Enterprise
Artificial intelligence is reshaping both technology and business operations. EPAM empowers organizations to rethink their products, platforms, and operations to become AI-Native. This shift is also transforming engineering itself, evolving traditional software development toward AI-enabled models where engineers work alongside AI agents. For EPAMers in Lithuania, AI is part of everyday engineering and a way they solve business problems.
Part of a Global AI Ecosystem
EPAM partners with leading innovators, including Anthropic, ServiceNow, Wiz, OpenAI, Databricks, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft, Salesforce, and more, to shape the future of AI and cloud technology. This collaboration gives EPAM’s teams early access to emerging tools and the expertise to apply them securely and at scale – connecting Lithuania directly to global innovation and allowing local teams to contribute to client solutions worldwide.
Continuous learning is central to the company’s success. Through professional certifications, mentoring and specialized internal communities, EPAM invests in its people’s growth, helping them build the skills needed to keep pace with a fast-changing industry while delivering strong outcomes for clients.
Investing in Lithuania’s Technology Talent
Building an AI-driven economy requires investment that reaches beyond EPAM itself. Over the past five years, more than 8 000 people in Lithuania have been provided with access to free educational programs through EPAM Campus.
EPAM’s employees in Lithuania actively share their professional expertise directly with organizations and educational initiatives. Through engaging community events like AI Katas, organized in collaboration with Women Go Tech, universities, and other partners, participants gain hands-on experience using AI tools to solve real-world challenges.
To support emerging talent, EPAM also provided stipends to university students, helping them transition into the tech industry. Additionally, programs like EPAM E-Kids™, collaboration with public schools help introduce coding to children and empower the next generation of digital creators. The company also donates laptops to schools and students in need, ensuring equal access to digital tools and learning resources.
A committed member of Lithuania’s business community, EPAM received the American Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania’s Outstanding Supporter Award in 2024 and its Most Active Business Community Member award in 2025. The company is also recognized as a Diaspora-Friendly Employer for its role in creating opportunities for returning professionals.
Making the Future Real from Lithuania
Lithuania offers a solid foundation for transforming artificial intelligence into tangible business value. With its exceptional engineering talent, advanced digital maturity, and a well-developed technology ecosystem, EPAM combines human expertise with intelligent technologies. This enables the company to deliver innovative and impactful solutions to clients and partners worldwide.