AI Engineering Manager - AI Hub - Dubai

EY NextGen; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Dubai is seeking an AI Engineering Manager to lead the AI Hub. The role involves building AI prototypes, guiding a distributed team, and working on innovative solutions that address client needs. Candidates should have strong experience in AI/ML development, Python programming, and a background in cloud technologies. Join us to shape the future of AI in the region.

Benefits

Lead flagship AI initiatives

Work with top talent across the region

Opportunity for impact in AI projects

Qualifications

• Strong experience in AI/ML development with real-world projects.
• Hands-on skills in Python, FastAPI, TensorFlow, and Hugging Face.
• Background in data engineering and cloud (AWS or GCP).

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver AI POCs and MVPs that showcase real value.
• Manage and mentor a distributed engineering team.
• Build solutions using LLMs and modern ML frameworks.

Skills

AI/ML development

Python

FastAPI

TensorFlow

Hugging Face

LLM toolkits

Data engineering

Client-facing communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Databricks

Job description

Job Description: AI Engineering Manager - AI Hub

Location: Dubai UAE
Type: Full-time
Team: EY FAAS Data & AI Team
Hiring Director: Yousif Hussain
Hiring Partner: Raffaele Tiberio

About the Role

Were looking for an AI Engineering Manager to join our AI Hub in Dubai. This is a hands-on leadership role where youll build AI and Generative AI prototypes (POCs MVPs) and lead a team of engineers to bring ideas to life. Youll work on real client problems using AI to automate processes cut costs and make work faster and smarter.
If youre entrepreneurial thrive on solving problems and love turning ideas into working solutions this is the role for you.

What Youll Do

• Lead and deliver AI POCs and MVPs that showcase real value for clients.
• Manage and mentor a distributed engineering team (Dubai Jordan Egypt and beyond).
• Build solutions using LLMs Generative AI AI agents and modern ML frameworks.
• Ensure robust delivery with MLOps CI/CD and cloud deployment (AWS GCP Azure).
• Work closely with clients and business teams to shape use cases and solutions.
• Drive innovation in the AI Hub stay ahead of new tools and trends.

What Were Looking For

• Strong experience in AI/ML development with real-world projects.
• Hands-on skills in Python FastAPI TensorFlow Hugging Face and LLM toolkits (LangChain LlamaIndex LangGraph).
• Background in data engineering and cloud (Databricks ETL AWS or GCP).
• Track record of leading teams and delivering in fast-changing environments.
• Clear communicator with client-facing experience.
• Degree in Computer Science Engineering or similar (advanced degree a plus).

Bonus Points If You Have

• Built voice-first AI ASR/TTS systems or streaming solutions.
• Worked in start-ups or innovation hubs.
• ML certifications (e.g. Databricks GCP).

Why Join Us

• Be part of a flagship AI team in the Middle East.
• Build real AI products that make an impact.
• Lead top talent across the region.
• Shape how AI is used by some of the biggest organisations.

Required Experience:

Manager