AI Associate

Inception42; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Education support

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Job summary

Inception42, a G42 company, is the region’s leading innovator of AI-powered domain-specific as well as industry-agnostic products. The AI Associate will support the development and implementation of AI solutions, including data preparation, model training, evaluation, and deployment, working with a team of AI scientists and engineers to deliver high-quality results.

The role offers hands-on experience across data collection, preprocessing, and production-ready AI systems, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in AI, machine learning, or data science projects (internships and academic projects are acceptable).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., pandas, NumPy, matplotlib).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and preprocess data for AI and machine learning projects.
• Assist in the creation and management of data pipelines and workflows.
• Support the training, evaluation, and optimization of AI models.
• Collaborate with AI scientists and engineers to develop and test algorithms and models.
• Assist in the deployment of AI models into production environments.
• Monitor and maintain deployed models to ensure performance and accuracy.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and deliver AI solutions that meet business needs.

Skills

AI/ML experience

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Data Science/AI

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Job description

Job Description:

Inception42, a G42 company, is the region’s leading innovator of AI-powered domain-specific as well as industry-agnostic products, built on a rich heritage of research and development. Within the G42 ecosystem, Inception functions as the core intelligence layer – transforming data and compute infrastructure into real-world, applied AI solutions. Beyond its commercial endeavors, Inception is committed to creating positive societal impact. For more information, please visit www.inception42.ai

Overview

The AI Associate at Inception will support the development and implementation of AI solutions. This role requires a foundational understanding of AI and machine learning principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a team of AI scientists and engineers. The AI Associate will assist in various stages of AI projects, from data preparation to model deployment, ensuring the delivery of high-quality AI solutions.

The opportunity

The AI Associate will play a key role in the AI team by providing essential support for the development and implementation of AI solutions. By contributing to various stages of AI projects, the AI Associate will help drive Inception’s innovation and maintain its competitive edge in the AI industry.

Inception is the UAE’s national-scale enabler in AI Research and Development. Partnering with Microsoft’s AI SaaS, we offer domain-specific Agentic AI Orchestrator platforms utilizing reasoning agents for precise and cost-effective services. Our focus includes AI incubation, IP creation, applied AI R&D, and AI investment products. By creating models tailored to specific domains and languages, we ensure superior accuracy and efficiency. Collaborating with top universities and industry giants to drive significant advancements in AI technology within the region.

Responsibilities

The AI Associate is responsible for supporting AI initiatives by assisting with data collection, preprocessing, model training, evaluation, and deployment. The ideal candidate will have a background in computer science, data science, or a related field, and a passion for AI technology. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in AI development and contribute to innovative projects.

• Collect, clean, and preprocess data for AI and machine learning projects.
• Assist in the creation and management of data pipelines and workflows.
• Support the training, evaluation, and optimization of AI models.
• Collaborate with AI scientists and engineers to develop and test algorithms and models.
• Assist in the deployment of AI models into production environments.
• Monitor and maintain deployed models to ensure performance and accuracy.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to understand project requirements and deliver AI solutions that meet business needs.

Skills and attributes for success

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in AI, machine learning, or data science projects (internships and academic projects are acceptable).
• Familiarity with AI and machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit‑learn).

To qualify for the role you must have

• Basic understanding of machine learning algorithms and statistical methods.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., pandas, NumPy, matplotlib).
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

What We Look For

If you are a performance‑driven, inquisitive mind with the agility to adapt to ambiguity, you will fit right in. You should be eager to explore opportunities to build meaningful collaborations with stakeholders and aspire to create unique customer‑centric solutions. Bias for action and a passion to conquer new frontiers in the AI space is at the heart of the Inception community.

What Working At Inception Offers

• Culture: An open, diverse and inclusive environment with a global vision that encourages personal growth and focuses on ground‑breaking, industry‑first innovations.
• Career: Outstanding learning, development & growth opportunities via structured training programs and innovative, high‑tech projects.
• Rewards: A competitive remuneration package with a host of perks including healthcare, education support, leave benefits and more.