Principal Solutions Architect

Inception42

Abu Dhabi

Hybrid

AED 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Inception AI, a G42 company, seeks a Principal Solutions Architect to lead enterprise-scale AI initiatives. You will shape AI strategy, drive high-impact projects, and provide technical leadership across hybrid and on-prem deployments.

Expect to pioneer MCP and A2A orchestration with deep expertise in AI/ML, cloud and on-prem integration. The role requires a strategic mindset, exceptional leadership, and hands-on experience with generative AI, agent frameworks, and secure interoperable

Qualifications

  • Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in AI/ML solution design and development.
  • Proven experience leading large-scale AI projects and managing cross-functional teams.
  • Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and AI services.
  • Strong programming skills in Python, Rust, or Java.
  • Expertise in ML algorithms, NLP, CV, and deep learning techniques.
  • Proficiency with AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Semantic Kernel).
  • Experience with data engineering and distributed data technologies (Spark, Ray, Kafka).
  • Experience with MLOps and deploying models in production environments.

Responsibilities

  • Define and drive the AI strategy aligned with business objectives.
  • Identify and prioritize AI opportunities delivering significant business value.
  • Serve as a thought leader in AI within the organization and industry.
  • Architect scalable, high-performance AI solutions and oversee multi-agent systems.
  • Lead the design of hybrid AI architectures integrating Generative AI and traditional services.
  • Oversee full lifecycle of AI projects from concept to deployment and optimization.
  • Lead cross-functional teams and manage timelines, resources, and budgets.
  • Collaborate with leadership to communicate value of AI initiatives.

Skills

AI/ML solution design
Large-scale project leadership
Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Python
Rust
Java
ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, sc

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in CS/DS/Engineering

Tools

MCP
LangChain
Semantic Kernel

Job description

Job Description:


Inception, a G42 company, is the region’s leading innovator of AI-powered domain-specific as well as industry-agnostic products, built on a rich heritage of research and development. Within the G42 ecosystem, Inception functions as the core intelligence layer – transforming data and compute infrastructure into real-world, applied AI solutions. Beyond its commercial endeavors, Inception is committed to creating positive societal impact. For more information, please visit www.inceptionai.ai


Overview

Inception AI is spearheading a transformative initiative to deploy a large-scale AI program across Abu Dhabi’s critical sectors, including Government, Education, and State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs).


We are seeking an accomplished Principal Solutions Architect to lead our enterprise-scale AI initiatives and drive the development of sophisticated AI solutions. The AI Delivery Principal Solutions Architect will play a critical role in shaping our AI strategy, leading high-impact projects, and providing technical leadership across the organization. This role will pioneer the use of Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Agent-to-Agent (A2A) orchestration to build scalable, secure, and interoperable AI systems across hybrid and on-premise environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in AI/ML, a strategic mindset, and exceptional leadership abilities.


About Inception

Inception, a G42 company, is the region’s leading innovator of AI-powered domain-specific as well as industry-agnostic products, built on a rich heritage of research and development. Within the G42 ecosystem, Inception functions as the core intelligence layer – transforming data and compute infrastructure into real-world, applied AI solutions. Beyond its commercial endeavors, Inception is committed to creating positive societal impact. For more information, please visit www.inceptionai.ai


Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership


  • Define and drive the AI strategy aligned with business objectives.

  • Identify and prioritize AI opportunities that deliver significant business value.

  • Serve as a thought leader in AI, both within the organization and in the industry.


Solution Architecture


  • Architect and oversee the implementation of scalable, high-performance AI solutions.

  • Architect and oversee multi-agent AI systems leveraging MCP for shared context management, interoperability, and secure inter-agent communication

  • Ensure all AI solutions adhere to principles of scalability, modularity, observability, security, and governance across federated infrastructures

  • Design A2A collaboration frameworks enabling autonomous, goal-oriented coordination between specialized agents across cloud, edge, and on-prem deployments

  • Lead the design of hybrid AI architectures integrating Generative AI, structured reasoning agents, and traditional enterprise services

  • Lead the evaluation and adoption of new AI technologies and frameworks.


Project Leadership


  • Oversee the full lifecycle of AI projects, from conceptualization to deployment and optimization.

  • Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring collaboration and alignment across departments.

  • Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets, ensuring successful delivery.


Technical Expertise


  • Deep technical proficiency in agentic AI design, model orchestration, and multi-agent communication protocols (e.g., MCP, LangChain, Semantic Kernel)

  • Proven experience integrating LLMs and agent frameworks into enterprise ecosystems

  • Hands-on experience with hybrid AI deployments, combining cloud-native scalability with on-premise GPU and edge compute environments

  • Ensure best practices in AI model development, deployment, and maintenance.


Collaboration and Influence


  • Partner with the leadership team to communicate the value and impact of AI initiatives.

  • Collaborate with product management, data science, and engineering teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.


Continuous Innovation


  • Stay at the forefront of AI research and trends, bringing innovative ideas to the organization.

  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the AI team.

  • Evaluate and implement MLOps practices to streamline AI workflows and model management.

  • Collaborate with global partners to advance MCP standards and ensure interoperability across multi-model ecosystems


Qualifications

Skills and attributes for success


  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire others.

  • Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to driving change and innovation.


To qualify for the role you must have


  • Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.

  • 10+ years of experience in AI/ML solution design and development, with a track record of delivering impactful AI solutions.

  • Demonstrated experience in leading large-scale AI projects and managing cross-functional teams.

  • Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and AI services and hybrid AI deployments combining cloud-native scalability with on-premise GPU

  • Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Rust, or Java.

  • Expertise in machine learning algorithms, natural language processing, computer vision, and deep learning techniques.

  • Proficiency with AI/ML frameworks and libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Semantic Kernel.).

  • Strong understanding of data engineering, ETL processes, and distributed data technologies (e.g., Spark, Ray, Kafka) with experience integrating structured and unstructured data pipelines into AI and agentic ecosystems

  • Experience with MLOps and deploying models in production environments.


What We Look For

If you are a performance-driven, inquisitive mind with the agility to adapt to ambiguity, you will fit right in. You should be eager to explore opportunities to build meaningful collaborations with stakeholders and aspire to create unique customer‑centric solutions. Bias for action and a passion to conquer new frontiers in the AI space is at the heart of the Inception community.


What Working At Inception Offers

Culture: An open, diverse and inclusive environment with a global vision that encourages personal growth and focuses on ground‑breaking, industry‑first innovations.


Career: Outstanding learning, development & growth opportunities via structured training programs and innovative, high‑tech projects.


Work-Life: A hybrid work policy to strike the perfect balance between office and home.


Rewards: A competitive remuneration package with a host of perks including healthcare, education support, leave benefits and more.


What We Look For

If you are a performance-driven, inquisitive mind with the agility to adapt to ambiguity, you will fit right in. You should be eager to explore opportunities to build meaningful collaborations with stakeholders and aspire to create unique customer‑centric solutions. Bias for action and a passion to conquer new frontiers in the AI space is at the heart of the Inception community.


What Working At Inception Offers

Culture: An open, diverse and inclusive environment with a global vision that encourages personal growth and focuses on ground‑breaking, industry‑first innovations.


Career: Outstanding learning, development & growth opportunities via structured training programs and innovative, high‑tech projects.


Work-Life: A hybrid work policy to strike the perfect balance between office and home.


Rewards: A competitive remuneration package with a host of perks including healthcare, education support, leave benefits and more.


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