AI Native Technical Engineer

JD.com; Al Ain; On-site; AED 330,517 - 477,414; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Great location

Supportive culture

Job summary

JD.com, a leader in technology and supply chain ecosystems, seeks a hands-on AI Native Technical Lead / Staff Engineer for its team in the UAE. The ideal candidate will join a dynamic environment, driving innovations in AI and systems integration while working across various business and technical teams.

This role demands a strong engineering background, proficiency in backend languages, and expertise in AI applications. JD.com embraces equity and inclusion, promising growth opportunities and a supportive culture for every employee.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands‑on engineering experience.
• Proficiency in at least one major backend language.
• Strong ability to build and operate real production systems.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic innovation initiative around ATO project.
• Connect intelligent agents with supply chain workflows.
• Evaluate broader AI opportunities across JD Financial Technology.

Skills

Backend systems

Data platforms

DevOps

AI applications

Python

Java

Go

TypeScript

SQL

Cloud infrastructure

AI workflow tools

Job description

Who We Are

At JD.com, also known as JINGDONG, we are building one of the world’s most trusted technology and supply chain ecosystems. What started as a bold idea in China has evolved into a NASDAQ-listed, Fortune 44 global enterprise serving over 700 million active customers. Powered by advanced logistics, innovative technology, and a commitment to integrity, JD.com operates across retail, logistics, technology, property and more, creating solutions that make everyday life smarter, faster, and more connected.

Our Global Reach

JD.com is expanding its international footprint through a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and world-class logistics network, supported by platforms such as Joybuy, which brings trusted products to customers worldwide. Today, our teams operate across China, the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and beyond, reaching customers in every corner of the world.

Learn more about who we are and what we do: https://corporate.jd.com/

What We Offer

Joining JD.com means becoming part of a company where people, innovation, and impact go hand in hand. We offer a competitive salary, a great location, and a supportive, people‑first culture where your growth truly matters. With access to global projects, learning opportunities, and an inclusive environment that values every voice, you’ll have the space to shape the future with us.

About The Team

You’ll be joining the JD.com team, which values collaboration, ownership, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality results in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

About the Role

JD Financial Technology is looking for a highly versatile, hands‑on AI Native Technical Lead / Staff Engineer to join our Silicon Valley team.

This role will support a strategic innovation initiative around ATO, an AI‑native project that connects intelligent agents, supply chain workflows, data systems, payment and settlement capabilities, and real‑world operational execution.

The ideal candidate is a rare hybrid talent: strong in production engineering, data infrastructure, system operations, backend development, and AI application development. This person should be able to own real systems end‑to‑end, build prototypes quickly, operate production workflows reliably, and help senior leadership evaluate broader AI opportunities across JD Financial Technology.

This is not a narrow specialist role. We are looking for a high‑agency builder who can work across engineering, data, AI, operations, product, and business strategy.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of hands‑on engineering experience in backend systems, data platforms, infrastructure, DevOps, or AI applications.
• Strong ability to build and operate real production systems, not just prototypes.
• Proficiency in at least one major backend language such as Python, Java, Go, or TypeScript/Node.js.
• Strong ability with data systems such as SQL, data warehouses, data lakes, ETL/ELT pipelines, streaming systems, workflow orchestration, or analytics platforms. Have built from 0 to 1 in previous experience
• Practical experience with cloud infrastructure, APIs, monitoring, deployment, CI/CD, and production incident handling.
• Hands‑on experience building AI applications using LLM APIs, RAG, agents, prompt engineering, AI workflow tools, or model evaluation frameworks.
• Strong product and business judgment; able to understand ambiguous business goals and translate them into technical execution plans.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑moving, ambiguous, cross‑border environment with both China and US teams.
• Excellent communication skills in English; Mandarin Chinese is strongly preferred.

At JD.com, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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