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Principal Applied Scientist

Unlock employer Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posted: 14 Jul 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $90k - $150k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Apply from abroad
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

The Principal Applied Scientist will lead the development of innovative AI solutions, focusing on computer vision and natural language processing. With a minimum of 10 years of experience, you will collaborate with engineering teams to optimize AI algorithms and contribute to impactful projects across various industries. A Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant field is required.

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Responsibilities

  • Engage in the design, analysis, and optimization of foundational and applied research to power state-of-the-art AI algorithms and model capabilities.
  • Work on comprehensive solutions that integrate various modalities, including text, audio, and visual data, enhancing AI's ability to understand and interpret human interaction.
  • Collaborate with researchers and engineers across teams to design, develop, and continuously improve AI algorithms, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
  • Work alongside product development teams to integrate new algorithms and models into broader product offerings and conduct proofs of concept (POC) as per client needs.
  • Propose scenarios where AI techniques could improve the efficiency of customers’ businesses.
  • Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support to the business development team.

Qualifications

  • M.Sc. or Ph.D. in computer science, engineering, or an AI-related field, with a specialization in Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, or Speech and Audio highly desirable.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in developing AI algorithms for various modalities.
  • Track record of conducting high-level research, preferably evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals or a history of product-driven research and development.

Skills and Attributes for Success

  • A highly curious and inquisitive approach to problem-solving.
  • In-depth knowledge of the latest developments in AI and machine learning.
  • Excellent communication skills.
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