Machine Learning Engineer

AI71; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission-Driven Work

Career Growth

World-Class Environment

Access to Leading AI Resources

Job summary

AI71 is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to develop, deploy, and optimize models powering our AI solutions in Abu Dhabi. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business challenges into impactful AI products.

You will work with LLMs, RAG, and modern frameworks, ensuring data pipelines deliver high-quality inputs for model development. Strong communication is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in AI, ML, RL, data science, or a related field.
• Proven experience with LLMs and fine-tuning techniques.
• Master’s or Ph.D. in AI, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Strong Python or R programming; competitive coding background preferred.
• Expertise in ML frameworks (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) and libraries like Langchain, Weaviate, Langgraph, LlamaIndex.
• Demonstrated success applying data science and machine learning to real-world problems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across interdisciplinary teams.
• Family Book for UAE Nationals

Responsibilities

• Model development: build, train, and deploy predictive models to power our AI solutions.
• AI technologies: apply LLMs, RAG, and other advanced techniques to real-world contexts.
• Cross-functional collaboration: translate business objectives into ML tasks with stakeholders.
• Model optimization: monitor and improve models based on real-world performance.
• Data pipeline maintenance: ensure high-quality data for model development.

Skills

LLMs

Fine-tuning

Python

R

Data pipelines

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Langchain

Weaviate

Langgraph

LlamaIndex

Communication

Education

Master’s in AI/Data Science/CS/Statistics

PhD in AI/Data Science/CS/Statistics

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Job Description:

About AI71:

AI71 is an industry leader in artificial intelligence, delivering innovative solutions that empower developers, businesses and governments to solve complex challenges. AI71 builds secure, enterprise-ready applications powered by cutting-edge technology—tailored for knowledge workers and sector-specific needs. AI71 bridges the gap between advanced AI and real-world impact. Guided by a strong commitment to research and responsibility, we create transformative solutions that drive progress and empower communities.

The Role:

As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at AI71, you’ll be responsible for developing, deploying, and optimizing machine learning models and systems that power our AI solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business challenges into impactful AI products.

What Youll Do:

• Model Development: Develop, train, and deploy predictive models that enhance the capabilities of our AI solutions.
• AI Technologies: Work with state-of-the-art AI techniques, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and apply them to real-world business contexts.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with business stakeholders to understand objectives and translate them into actionable machine learning tasks.
• Model Optimization: Continuously monitor, evaluate, and improve models based on real-world performance and evolving business needs.
• Data Pipeline Maintenance: Implement and manage robust data preprocessing pipelines to ensure high-quality, reliable input data for model development.

What Youll Bring:

• 8+ years of experience in AI, Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning (RL), Data Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and fine-tuning techniques.
• Master’s or Ph.D. in AI, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages like Python or R. Preference for candidates with a competitive coding background (e.g., ACM/ICPC, NOI/IOI, Top Coder, Kaggle).
• Expertise in machine learning frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch), Generative AI technologies, and libraries like Langchain, Weaviate, Langgraph, LlamaIndex.
• Demonstrated success in applying data science and machine learning to solve real-world, business-critical problems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across interdisciplinary teams.
• Family Book for UAE Nationals

• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills, with a passion for building diverse, inclusive engineering teams.

Why AI71:

• Mission-Driven Work: Work on cutting-edge AI applications with a talented and passionate team, solving real-world challenges in critical sectors.
• Unparalleled Opportunity: This is a chance to innovate and solve real-world challenges using AI at a company with unique access to world-leading models and resources.
• Career Growth: We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and significant career growth opportunities as a foundational member of the team.
• World-Class Environment: Enjoy a flexible working environment and the latest tools & technologies needed to do your best work.

Requirements: