Product Engineer — AI Creative Platform

Popcorn; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Popcorn, based in Dubai, is seeking a Product Engineer for the AI Creative Platform to design, build, and iterate core product features that power our AI-driven ad creation tools. This full-time, on-site role collaborates closely with product designers, R&D specialists, and cross-functional teams to translate creative and business needs into scalable technical solutions.

You will develop and maintain product components, integrate AI models and services, and conduct performance and usability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience building production-grade software and platforms.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and APIs for model integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and iterate core product features powering AI-driven ad creation tools.
• Integrate AI models and services.
• Conduct performance and usability testing and troubleshoot production issues.
• Collaborate with product designers, R&D, and cross-functional teams to translate needs into scalable technical solutions.

Skills

Product engineering

Analytics & data

Communication

Product design

R&D experience

AI/ML familiarity

API integration

Python

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Web frameworks

Job description

Popcorn is an AI Studio focused on reinventing how brands create ads, content, and campaigns through AI-powered creativity and production. The platform offers a zero-prompt creation experience, enabling teams to generate high-quality assets quickly without complex technical input. Popcorn also features advanced Arabic lip-sync technology that supports multiple dialects, making it especially relevant for regional and global campaigns. Based in Dubai and built for the Middle East, Popcorn designs solutions that scale worldwide for diverse brands and audiences.

Role Description

As a Product Engineer for the AI Creative Platform at Popcorn, you will work on designing, building, and iterating core product features that power our AI-driven ad creation tools. In this full-time, on-site role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, you will collaborate closely with product designers, R&D specialists, and cross-functional teams to translate creative and business needs into scalable technical solutions. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing and maintaining product components, integrating AI models and services, conducting performance and usability testing, and troubleshooting production issues. You will contribute to product roadmaps, participate in code reviews, analyze user feedback and data to guide improvements, and ensure the platform is reliable, intuitive, and optimized for creative workflows.

Qualifications

• Strong Product Engineering skills, including experience building and maintaining production-grade software and platforms.
• Ability to apply Analytical Skills to interpret user data, performance metrics, and experiments to guide product decisions.
• Effective Communication skills for collaborating with product, design, engineering, and business stakeholders.
• Experience in Product Design, with the ability to translate creative and user requirements into clear technical specifications.
• Background in Research and Development (R&D), ideally in AI, creative tools, or media technologies.
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, modern web or backend frameworks).
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, APIs, or model integration, especially in media, content, or language applications.
• Experience working on consumer-facing or SaaS products, preferably in creative, marketing, or content domains.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to work on-site in Dubai and collaborate in a fast-paced, iterative product environment.