Lead Data Scientist

About the job
We're looking for a Lead Data Scientist to join our team in Abu Dhabi, UAE in an onsite working mode. In this role, you will lead advanced computer-vision work for video-analytics platforms. You will drive architecture decisions, guide model development, and oversee production deployment. This role offers the opportunity to deliver impactful analytics solutions using machine learning in a dynamic digital environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead computer-vision solutions for object detection, tracking, re-identification, action recognition, and segmentation
• Drive model selection and experiments with YOLO, Transformer, ViT, and RF-DETR
• Guide the use and fine-tuning of Vision-Language Models for CV tasks
• Optimize models for production using TensorRT, ONNX, and OpenVINO
• Architect multi-camera tracking and video-analytics systems
• Manage the MLOps lifecycle: training, deployment, and monitoring
• Mentor and review the code of data scientists and engineers
• Present technical direction and solution architecture to stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (PhD a plus)
• 10+ years of applied machine-learning experience with deep computer-vision expertise
• Strong Python skills and hands-on experience with PyTorch and TensorFlow
• Proven use of YOLO, Transformer, ViT, and RF-DETR architectures
• Experience with Vision-Language Models and fine-tuning for CV tasks
• Skills in model optimization: TensorRT, ONNX, OpenVINO, and edge-AI constraints
• Track record of building multi-camera tracking and video-analytics systems
• Knowledge of MLOps lifecycle including training, deployment, and monitoring
• Experience with team leadership, code review, and mentoring
• Stakeholder communication skills

Nice to have

• Experience with Large Language Models (LLM) and advanced TensorFlow techniques
• Exposure to solution architecture, MLOps frameworks
• Proficiency with model optimization tools such as OpenVINO, ONNX Runtime, and TensorRT
• Hands-on practice with object detection, PyTorch, and Python development

We offer

• End of service gratuity
• Private healthcare and life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Annual air travel allowance for expatriates
• Regular performance feedback and salary reviews
• Global travel medical and accident insurance
• Referral bonuses
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses