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Lead AI Engineer

Unlock employer Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posted: 13 Jul 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $80k - $120k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Apply from abroad
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

About the Job:
The company, an ADX-listed public company majority-owned by G42, is the leading big data analytics company in the region, specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Our mission combines big data, analytics, and AI expertise across diverse sectors to create business and societal impact. We leverage world-class computer vision and omni-analytics platforms to enable insight-driven decision-making for a better future.

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We are seeking an experienced and innovative Lead AI Engineer to design, build, and deploy enterprise-grade AI-powered products and platforms. This role, situated within the AI Studio, focuses on developing scalable LLM applications, AI agents, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)-based systems. The ideal candidate will have strong engineering foundations coupled with deep expertise in Generative AI, leading teams, and ensuring production-ready AI solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and deploy LLM-powered applications including RAG systems and AI agents.
  • Develop scalable backend systems using Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django).
  • Architect distributed systems and event-driven applications.
  • Build optimized AI workflows and multi-step agent systems.
  • Establish best practices for AI model evaluation and monitoring.
  • Comply with policies related to Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE), Information Security, and Compliance Management.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering, including AI/ML systems.
  • Strong programming expertise in Python and modern backend frameworks.
  • Proven ability to build and deploy production-grade AI/ML systems.
  • Deep understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs), RAG, and AI agents.
  • Hands-on experience with AI orchestration frameworks and cloud platforms, preferably Azure.
  • Strong understanding of API design, security, and system integrations.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

  • Experience fine-tuning foundation models and exposure to multimodal AI systems.
  • Knowledge of MLOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code.
  • Contributions to open-source or personal AI projects.

What We Look For:
We value performance-driven, curious, and innovative problem-solvers capable of thriving in ambiguity. Ideal candidates should demonstrate ownership, a strong inclination toward experimentation, and a passion for building impactful AI solutions.

What Working at the company Offers:

  • Culture: An open and inclusive environment that encourages personal growth and innovation.
  • Career: Learning and development opportunities through structured training and high-tech projects.
  • Rewards: A competitive remuneration package with various perks including healthcare and education support.
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