Director, Applied AI R&D: Foundation Models & Multi-Agent

Inception42; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 440,690 - 661,035; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Education support

Leave benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Inception42 is actively seeking a Director of R&D in Applied AI to lead our innovative research function. This role entails setting the technical direction for flagship programs such as language models and multi-agent systems, while managing high-stakes client deliveries.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in AI/ML, with a minimum of 10 years experience and a proven track record in technical leadership. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of applied AI solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in AI / ML with 4+ years in leadership roles directing research programs.
• Demonstrated ownership of production model releases.
• Strong publication record in NLP / ML.

Responsibilities

• Lead the applied R&D portfolio and set technical direction.
• Direct flagship programs and oversee high-stakes client delivery.
• Represent Inception R&D at executive and Board level.

Skills

AI / ML experience

Technical leadership

NLP specialization

Excellent communication

Education

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or AI-related field

Job description

Inception42 is actively seeking a Director of R&D in Applied AI to lead our innovative research function. This role entails setting the technical direction for flagship programs such as language models and multi-agent systems, while managing high-stakes client deliveries.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in AI/ML, with a minimum of 10 years experience and a proven track record in technical leadership. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of applied AI solutions in a dynamic environment.