AI Engineering Manager - AI Hub - Dubai

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

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced AI Engineering Manager to lead projects in their AI Hub. The role involves managing a distributed team while developing AI and Generative AI solutions that address real client challenges. The ideal candidate is skilled in AI/ML development and has proven hands-on experience with various tools. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence top-tier organizations in the Middle East through innovative AI products.

Benefits

Be part of a flagship AI team in the Middle East

Build impactful AI products

Lead top talent across the region

Shape AI use in major organizations

Qualifications

• Strong experience in AI/ML development with real-world projects.
• Hands-on skills in Python, FastAPI, TensorFlow, Hugging Face and LLM toolkits.
• Background in data engineering and cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver AI POCs and MVPs that showcase value for clients.
• 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

Cloud services

Clear communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or similar

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

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

What You’ll 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 We’re 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