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AI Architect

Unlock employer Dubai, United Arab Emirates Direct to Company Under an hour ago · 04 Sep 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $150k - $250k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Hybrid
  • Apply from abroad
  • Relocation Support
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

About the Role
We are seeking an AI Architect to build and strengthen our AI, Data, and Engineering solutions within the organization. This strategic leadership role is crucial for establishing a high-performing AI & Data Center of Excellence, driving AI-led innovation, enhancing enterprise delivery capabilities, developing strategic client relationships, and creating a world-class technology organization.

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The ideal candidate will be a proven AI/Technology lead, AI Practice lead, Engineering lead, or Data & AI Leader, with substantial experience in Generative AI, Agentic AI, Data, and enterprise technology, alongside exceptional people, client, and business leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • AI & Technology Leadership: Collaborate with leadership to execute the AI & Data strategy aligned with our global AI vision and roadmap.
  • Practice Building: Build and scale a high-performing AI, Data, and Engineering organization.
  • Generative & Agentic AI: Lead the adoption and delivery of GenAI, LLM, RAG, AI Agents, Machine Learning, and intelligent automation solutions.
  • Product & Innovation: Drive the development of AI products, platforms, accelerators, reusable frameworks, and intellectual property.
  • Client Leadership: Engage with CXOs and enterprise clients to identify AI opportunities, shape technology strategies, and drive business outcomes.
  • Delivery Excellence: Ensure strategic AI programs are delivered with high quality, speed, scalability, and measurable ROI.
  • Business Growth: Partner with Sales and Business Development on AI-led opportunities, pre-sales, solutioning, proposals, and account expansion.
  • People Leadership: Attract, develop, and retain top AI/ML, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, and Architecture talent.
  • Thought Leadership: Represent the organization externally through AI/technology forums, industry events, partnerships, and thought leadership initiatives.

Requirements

  • 15–18 years of experience in Technology, AI, Data, Product Engineering, or Consulting, including 8+ years leading an AI team in a senior leadership capacity.
  • Proven experience as an AI Architect, Technology Lead, Engineering Lead, Data & AI Leader, or equivalent in the Consulting and Service Industry.
  • Strong expertise in Generative AI, LLMs, Agentic AI, RAG, Machine Learning, Data Engineering, and Cloud platforms.
  • Proven track record of transitioning AI initiatives from PoC → Production → Scale.
  • Experience building and leading large, high-performing technology organizations.
  • Strong enterprise client-facing and C-suite stakeholder management experience.
  • Demonstrated understanding of business growth, revenue, margins, delivery, and commercial outcomes.
  • Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and executive leadership capabilities.
  • Engineering/technology degree from a well-recognized institution; an advanced degree (M.Tech/MS/MBA) from a premier institute is a plus.

Preferred Background

  • Experience in SaaS, IT Services, Enterprise Technology, E-commerce, Martech, Digital Products, or AI-first organizations is preferred.
  • Prior experience in building or scaling a technology/AI Center of Excellence will be an advantage.

What Success Looks Like

  • Co-lead the organization as a strategic AI & Data Center of Excellence.
  • Build and scale a strong AI/Data/Engineering team within the organization.
  • Drive significant AI-led enterprise client opportunities.
  • Launch multiple AI products, accelerators, or client solutions into production.
  • Strengthen talent acquisition, retention, and AI capability development.

Exciting Projects
We focus on industries such as High-Tech, communication, media, healthcare, retail, and telecom. Our customer list includes renowned global brands and leaders who appreciate our solutions.

Collaborative Environment
You can expand your skills by collaborating with a diverse team of highly talented individuals in an open, laidback environment—potentially even abroad in one of our global centers.

Work-Life Balance
We prioritize work-life balance by offering flexible work schedules, opportunities to work from home, and paid time off and holidays.

Professional Development
Our dedicated Learning & Development team regularly organizes communication skills training, stress management programs, professional certifications, and technical and soft skill trainings.

Excellent Benefits
We provide competitive salaries, family medical insurance, personal accident insurance, periodic health awareness programs, extended maternity leave, annual performance bonuses, and referral bonuses.

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