Chief Engineer - AI, Blockchain & Trading Infrastructure

AP Executive; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

A crypto start-up in Dubai is seeking a Head of Engineering to drive technology strategy and oversee AI-driven trading platforms. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in crypto and fintech, with a strong focus on blockchain systems and leading high-performance teams. Responsibilities include architecting systems, managing engineering teams, and ensuring system security and resilience. Interested candidates should apply via the provided email, specifying experience in relevant technologies.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years in software engineering with at least 5+ years in senior leadership roles in crypto, fintech, quant trading, AI, or high-frequency environments.
• Deep expertise in AI/ML, predictive modelling, reinforcement learning, and data science.
• Proven experience building enterprise-grade algorithmic trading systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the firm’s long-term technology strategy across AI, data, blockchain, trading systems, DevOps, and cybersecurity.
• Lead development of blockchain infrastructure, including smart contracts and multi-chain interoperability.
• Manage data engineering pipelines for market data, order books, and on‑chain analytics.

Skills

AI/ML expertise

Predictive modelling

Reinforcement learning

Blockchain engineering

Strong leadership

Education

10–15+ years in software engineering

5+ years in senior leadership roles

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

A crypto start-up in Dubai is seeking a Head of Engineering to drive technology strategy and oversee AI-driven trading platforms. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in crypto and fintech, with a strong focus on blockchain systems and leading high-performance teams. Responsibilities include architecting systems, managing engineering teams, and ensuring system security and resilience. Interested candidates should apply via the provided email, specifying experience in relevant technologies.