Consultant - AI Software Engineer - Digital FAAS - Abu Dhabi

EY; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an AI Engineering professional to drive AI solutions. Responsibilities include managing projects, defining AI strategies for clients, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have practical AI/ML experience, strong communication skills, and a background in consulting. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities to mentor and shape the future of AI in business.

Benefits

Mentorship programs

Competitive salary

Flexible working conditions

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 to 4 years of related work experience.
• At least 2 years in a global consulting firm.
• Practical experience in AI and ML development.

Responsibilities

• Manage up to two projects alongside senior leaders.
• Help clients define an AI-driven FAAS strategy.
• Ensure timely delivery in compliance with regulations.

Skills

AI and ML development

Proactivity

Communication skills

MLOps pipelines

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Generative AI tools

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Azure OpenAI

Google Vertex AI

AWS Bedrock

Job description

The opportunity

This opportunity is within our Data & AI team and provides advisory services focused on AI Engineering and Generative AI (GenAI).

As an AI Engineering professional, you will help businesses unlock value by designing, building, and operationalizing scalable AI solutions using modern MLOps pipelines and cloud-native technologies. You will work on integrating large language models (LLMs), automating workflows with GenAI, and embedding AI capabilities into business processes. The consultant will collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and business leaders to ensure the AI-driven solutions are aligned with strategic goals and deliver tangible business impact.

This role will be based in Dubai, with a center of excellence in Jordan and Egypt, and will remotely support MENA client engagements. Travel may be required based on business needs.

In this fast-moving space, you will be a key driver in identifying opportunities, shaping offerings, and supporting business development efforts.

Your key responsibilities

Manage up to two projects alongside senior business leaders such as Directors and Partners, and enable clients to define an AI-driven FAAS strategy that addresses risk and maximizes value from emerging technologies. Help clients realize business value through AI use-cases—including LLMs, GenAI applications, and MLOps implementation.

Ensure timely delivery in compliance with regulatory requirements, execute the FAAS service delivery framework effectively, collaborate with other service lines for integrated service delivery, and monitor engagement team performance against the budget. Stay updated on emerging AI trends, evaluate innovative AI / GenAI tools, and support go-to-market efforts.

Skills and attributes for success

Proactivity, accountability, and a results-driven mindset are crucial. Manage competing priorities, communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and drive high-quality, innovative deliverables.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's degree and approximately 3 to 4 years of related work experience
• At least 2 years of work experience in a global consulting firm
• Practical experience in AI and ML development with Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Hands-on experience building and fine-tuning LLMs, working with frameworks like LangChain, HuggingFace, or OpenAI APIs
• Experience designing MLOps pipelines, AI solution architecture, and deploying AI models in production
• Exposure to GenAI use cases such as document summarization, chatbots, intelligent assistants, and code generation
• Domain knowledge in one or more of the following: Government, Healthcare, Financial Services, Retail, Telecom
• Strong ability to translate complex business problems into AI solutions with measurable impact
• Knowledge of data privacy, ethical AI, and responsible AI principles
• Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A track record with a leading consulting firm
• Experience with GenAI tooling ecosystems such as Azure OpenAI, Google Vertex AI, or AWS Bedrock
• Proficiency in the Arabic language

What we look for

We seek ambitious leaders passionate about applying AI and GenAI to solve complex client problems. You should have an entrepreneurial mindset, be accountable for results, and eager to mentor the next generation of talent within EY.

What we offer