Lead AI Engineer

DataRobot, Inc.; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Time Off Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Global EAP

Job summary

DataRobot, Inc. is seeking a Lead AI Engineer within the Professional Services team to drive the technical vision and delivery of complex AI programs for top-tier customers. You will lead architectural standards for Agentic AI and GenAI/RAG systems, ensure solution quality, and manage technical risk with a senior stakeholder audience.

The role requires deep expertise in AI/ML, software engineering practices, and executive-level communication, with travel up to 50% across the GCC region.

Qualifications

• Experience leading executive-level technology engagements and client-facing programs.
• Strong background in full-stack software architecture and scalable AI/ML systems.
• Proven track record in implementing governance, security, and enterprise-scale AI deployments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical leader on major engagements, advising executives on AI strategy and governance.
• Define architectural blueprint and MLOps practices for scalable AI solutions using DataRobot and open-source tools.

Skills

Executive leadership

AI architecture

MLOps

Docker/Kubernetes

REST APIs

Education

MS or PhD in CS/AI/Engineering

Tools

LangGraph

CrewAI

Llama Index

DataRobot Platform

Job description

DataRobot delivers AI that maximizes impact and minimizes business risk. Our platform and applications integrate into core business processes so teams can develop, deliver, and govern AI at scale. DataRobot empowers practitioners to deliver predictive and generative AI, and enables leaders to secure their AI assets. Organizations worldwide rely on DataRobot for AI that makes sense for their business — today and in the future.

As the Lead AI Engineer within our Professional Services team, you will be a strategic leader and executive advisor, responsible for driving the technical vision and successful delivery of our most complex and strategic AI programs with our top-tier customers. You will be part of a high-performing team of AI Engineers, establish architectural best practices for Agentic AI deployments, and ensure that all solutions translate into exceptional, measurable business value. This role requires a balance of deep technical expertise, a proven background in Software engineering practices and architectures with executive-level communication and P&L accountability for large professional service engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive & Strategic Engagement: Serve as the most senior technical leader on major engagements, advising C-level executives and key stakeholders on their AI strategy, architectural roadmap, and governance model.
• Program Ownership & Governance: Own the technical success of the Professional Services portfolio, setting the technical standards, ensuring solution quality, and overseeing the deployment of advanced AI applications, including Agentic AI and complex GenAI/RAG systems.
• Technical Architecture & Standards: Define the architectural blueprint and MLOps best practices for building robust, scalable, and secure AI solutions that leverage the DataRobot platform and cutting‑edge open-source tools.
• Thought Leadership: Act as a recognized subject matter expert in the AI/ML community, representing DataRobot at industry conferences, publishing technical content, and driving internal innovation.
• Revenue and Utilization Management: Drive successful program execution, managing technical risk and ensuring high customer satisfaction, which directly contributes to achieving regional revenue targets.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 50% across the region to support customers across GCC.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strategic AI & Architectural Expertise: Expertise in full-stack development, enterprise software architecture and the implementation of modern agentic AI frameworks. Deep, proven expertise in defining and implementing end-to-end AI/ML and Generative AI application architectures, including Agentic AI frameworks (LangGraph, CrewAI, Llama Index), RAG, and large-scale predictive modeling systems. Expertise in setting MLOps strategy for model CI/CD, governance, and enterprise-level scaling. Deep proficiency in containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and building secure, production‑grade REST APIs.
• Leadership & Consulting: Exceptional executive-level verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead discussions, present complex technical roadmaps, and influence decision‑makers across business and technology domains. Demonstrable track record in a highly visible client‑facing or consulting leadership role.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Approximately 8-10 years of progressive hands‑on experience in Software development, Agentic AI frameworks, or a similar technical role.
• Education: A CS Degree MS or Ph.D. preferred in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Cloud Experience: Expert‑level, hands‑on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and on‑premise deployment experience, with a focus on enterprise architecture and security.
• DataRobot Experience: Expert familiarity with the DataRobot AI Platform is a strong plus.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Time Off Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Global Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• and more!

DataRobot Operating Principles

• Wow
• Our Customers Set High Standards
• Be Better Than Yesterday
• Be Rigorous
• Assume Positive Intent
• Have the Tough Conversations
• Be Better Together
• Debate, Decide, Commit
• Deliver Results Overcommunicate

DataRobot is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff… we do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. DataRobot is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Please see the United States Department of Labor’s EEO poster and EEO poster supplement for additional information.

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DataRobot delivers AI that maximizes impact and minimizes business risk. Our AI applications and platform integrate into core business processes so teams can develop, deliver, and govern AI at scale. DataRobot empowers practitioners to deliver predictive and generative AI, and enables leaders to secure their AI assets. Organizations worldwide rely on DataRobot for AI that makes sense for their business — today and in the future. For more information, visit our website and connect with us on LinkedIn.

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