AI Engineering Manager — UAE Government

United States Digital Space LLC

Dubai

On-site

AED 420,000 - 640,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Scale AI is seeking a technically strong Engineering Manager to lead the development of AI-powered applications for UAE government agencies, based in the UAE. You will own engineering delivery, embed with government clients, and help Scale become the leading AI partner for public sector transformation in the region.

You will lead a team of engineers across data pipelines, ML model integration, APIs, and frontend delivery, ensuring high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment with

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of total software engineering experience with AI/ML
  • 3+ years of engineering leadership experience
  • Hands-on experience with AI/ML models and LLM-based apps
  • Full stack proficiency across backend, APIs, data pipelines, and frontend
  • Experience engaging with government/enterprise clients and workshops
  • Experience designing and integrating APIs at scale (REST/AI/ML)
  • Ability to translate government requirements into scalable engineering solutions
  • Track record of delivering high-quality features in dynamic environments
  • Excellent communication for senior government audiences
  • Experience in UAE or GCC region is a plus, Arabic a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage engineers building AI-powered UAE government applications
  • Own engineering delivery and client outcomes with UAE government stakeholders
  • Design and build end-to-end AI applications (data pipelines, ML models, APIs, frontend)
  • Develop and deploy AI/ML solutions for government use cases
  • Architect and maintain API integrations with UAE government systems
  • Collaborate with product, GTM, and government teams to translate requirements
  • Represent Scale AI in client workshops, demos, and executive briefings
  • Coordinate delivery across multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
  • Mentor engineers and foster technical excellence and ownership
  • Shape team culture and engineering processes within Global Public Sector

Skills

AI/ML engineering
Full stack development
Leadership/mentoring
Customer-facing engagement
APIs and integrations
Government stakeholder communication
English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

REST APIs

Job description

Scale AI is seeking a technically strong Engineering Manager to lead the development of AI-powered applications for UAE government agencies, based in the UAE. You will own engineering delivery, embed with government clients, and help Scale become the leading AI partner for public sector transformation in the region.

You will lead a team of engineers across data pipelines, ML model integration, APIs, and frontend delivery, ensuring high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment with

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