Machine Learning Engineer

Black Pearl Consult; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UAE is seeking a seasoned Machine Learning Engineer to lead the development and optimization of AI models. This role involves collaboration across various teams to manage the full lifecycle of models, ensuring they are efficient and effective. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in machine learning and a strong background in NLP and large language models, along with a Master’s or Ph.D. in a related field. This position offers an exciting opportunity to champion responsible AI practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industry experience in machine learning, AI, or data science.
• Strong background in large language models, NLP, or generative AI frameworks.
• Proficiency in Python and ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch).

Responsibilities

• Develop, train, fine-tune, and deploy machine learning solutions for enterprise use cases.
• Collaborate with data engineers and product owners to shape data pipelines and ML workflows.
• Optimize models for efficiency, accuracy, and real-time performance.
• Conduct rigorous experimentation and evaluation based on metrics and business needs.
• Champion responsible AI practices including fairness, transparency, and security.

Skills

Machine learning solutions

Large language models (LLMs)

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Data Science

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, AI, Data Science

Job description

Machine Learning Engineer - Emirati national

Full time | Black Pearl Consult | United Arab Emirates

Posted On 01/18/2026

Job Information

Technology

Number of Positions 1

City Abu Dhabi

51133

Job Description

We are looking for a seasoned Machine Learning Engineer to lead the development and optimization of advanced models that power real-world AI applications. You will be responsible for model lifecycle management from research to production deployment, working closely with product, engineering, and research teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, train, fine-tune, and deploy machine learning solutions (LLMs, predictive models) for enterprise use cases.
• Collaborate with data engineers and product owners to shape data pipelines and ML workflows.
• Optimize models for efficiency, accuracy, and real-time performance.
• Conduct rigorous experimentation and evaluation, iterating based on metrics and business needs.
• Champion responsible AI practices including fairness, transparency, and security.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:

• Minimum 5 years of industry experience in machine learning, AI, or data science.
• Strong background in large language models, NLP, or generative AI frameworks.
• Proficiency in Python and ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• A Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or a related field is highly desirable.

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