Head of AI‑Driven Software Engineering

Foreground LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI software company in Dubai seeks a Director of Software Engineering to lead the engineering team and deliver scalable, cloud-native software products. The role involves setting the technical vision, overseeing teams, and implementing best engineering practices. Ideal candidates will have 1215 years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 in leadership and have a strong background in SaaS development, modern technologies such as Python and Docker, and an educational background in Computer Science.

Qualifications

• 1215 years of hands‑on software engineering experience.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing SaaS development.
• Experience in AI/ML product environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set the technical vision and software architecture for core product platforms.
• Oversee backend, frontend, and infrastructure teams.
• Implement engineering best practices including DevOps pipelines.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Leadership in SaaS

Python

React

Docker

Kubernetes

Agile/Scrum

DevSecOps

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

A leading AI software company in Dubai seeks a Director of Software Engineering to lead the engineering team and deliver scalable, cloud-native software products. The role involves setting the technical vision, overseeing teams, and implementing best engineering practices. Ideal candidates will have 1215 years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 in leadership and have a strong background in SaaS development, modern technologies such as Python and Docker, and an educational background in Computer Science.