Head of Engineering, AI-Driven Crypto Platform

AP Executive; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading crypto start-up in Dubai is seeking a Head of Engineering to define and oversee technology strategy in AI and blockchain. This executive role involves architecting a next-generation trading platform and managing a world-class engineering team. Ideal candidates have significant experience in software engineering, particularly in crypto and fintech, along with expertise in AI and blockchain technologies. Attractive compensation and opportunities for innovation are offered in a growing sector.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years in software engineering with 5+ years in senior leadership roles in crypto or fintech.
• Deep expertise in AI / ML and data science.
• Proven experience building algorithmic trading systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the firm’s long-term technology strategy.
• Architect an AI-driven algorithmic trading platform.
• Lead development of blockchain infrastructure and ensure resilience.

Skills

AI / ML

Predictive modelling

Reinforcement learning

Data science

Blockchain engineering

High-performance team scaling

Cryptographic security

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Kubernetes

Docker

Kafka

Redis

Terraform

Job description

A leading crypto start-up in Dubai is seeking a Head of Engineering to define and oversee technology strategy in AI and blockchain. This executive role involves architecting a next-generation trading platform and managing a world-class engineering team. Ideal candidates have significant experience in software engineering, particularly in crypto and fintech, along with expertise in AI and blockchain technologies. Attractive compensation and opportunities for innovation are offered in a growing sector.