AI Technology Lead

Join Puffy's Team
Join Puffy's team at our Dubai headquarters, located in the world's safest and most globally connected city. Puffy is a rapidly expanding e-commerce retailer, renowned for our exceptional mattresses, loved by millions of sleepers in North America. Since entering the bed-in-a-box market in 2016, we've achieved year-on-year growth and recognition from top publications. Our product line includes a full range of bedroom essentials, from pillows to bedding and accessories.

Position Summary
As Puffy's AI Technology Lead in Dubai, you will own our AI adoption and innovation initiatives, revolutionizing our business processes and customer experiences. You will identify cutting-edge AI tools, develop compelling business cases, and orchestrate seamless implementations that drive measurable business value. Expect to be at the forefront of AI innovation, challenging the status quo and propelling Puffy to new heights in the e-commerce landscape.

Why Joining Us Could Be The Next Best Step In Your Career?

• Get hired within 2 weeks: Typically, we extend a job offer within two weeks from a candidate's initial application.
• Unmatched compensation: Max monthly salary of up to 30K AED + up to 10% monthly bonus.
• 100% Tax-Free income: Relocate to Dubai and keep ALL your earnings.
• Seamless relocation: We offer full relocation support, including flights, visa sponsorship, and two weeks of hotel accommodation on arrival.
• Embrace Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse company, having 16+ nationalities in our Dubai team.
• Accelerate your career trajectory: Experience accelerated career growth through clear paths and annual internal promotion opportunities.
• Rapid business expansion: Puffy’s headcount increased by 10% in 2023, demonstrating our substantial growth potential.
• Forbes Member CEO: Gain valuable experience working with a CEO who is a member of the Forbes Council.
• Prime Location in Dubai: Work full-time at our state-of-the-art, centrally located office in Dubai Internet City.
• Health & Lifestyle: We prioritize a healthy lifestyle with world-class health insurance (dental & vision included), and our canteen is stocked with organic snacks, juices, fruits, tea & coffee.
• Top-tier equipment and tech stack: We provide the best equipment and technology to empower you.

What You Will Do:
As our AI Technology Lead, you'll drive AI adoption and innovation across Puffy, enhancing our efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive market analyses to identify emerging AI tools and platforms, evaluating their potential to revolutionize operations and customer experiences.
• Developing data-driven business cases for AI adoption, collaborating with cross-functional teams to quantify potential ROI and secure buy-in from senior leadership.
• Orchestrating end-to-end implementations of approved AI tools, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and processes.
• Performing rigorous post-implementation reviews to assess the value and impact of AI initiatives.
• Designing and delivering engaging AI awareness programs and capability-building workshops to foster a culture of innovation.
• Collaborating with our data analytics team to develop custom AI solutions tailored to unique challenges in our e-commerce niche.
• Staying at the cutting edge of AI advancements by attending conferences, engaging with thought leaders, and bringing fresh insights back to Puffy.

Required Skills / Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in AI and machine learning technologies, with a proven track record of applying these to drive business value.
• Strong project management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver AI initiatives on time and within budget.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Python, R, Tableau) to effectively communicate the impact of AI initiatives.
• Deep understanding of e-commerce platforms and digital marketing strategies, with the ability to identify AI-driven opportunities for optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to stay current with rapidly evolving AI technologies and their applications in e-commerce.
• Proven ability to conduct workshops and build relationships with AI vendors, startups, and research institutions to foster innovation and partnerships.

What’s Next?
Click “Apply” to start your application today! Our streamlined recruitment process consists of three simple steps, ensuring fairness for all applicants. Successful candidates will be invited for further assessment shortly after the initial review.