Research Engineer - New York University Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi, UAE

New York University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 134,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Education benefits

Job summary

New York University Abu Dhabi is seeking a Research Engineer in Abu Dhabi, UAE to support designing interactive AI and data science platforms within the Center for Interdisciplinary Data Science and AI. You will transform research outcomes into scalable digital tools across academic domains.

The ideal candidate has a CS/SE degree, strong programming skills, experience with ML frameworks, and familiarity with cloud environments, APIs, data visualization, and databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in CS, SE, or related field.
• Strong programming and software development skills.
• Experience with ML frameworks and backend systems.
• Familiarity with cloud environments, API integration, data visualization, and DB management.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain web-based and AI-powered platforms for interdisciplinary research.
• Collaborate with faculty and researchers across data science, AI, health, education, and ethics.
• Build interactive prototypes, UIs, and robust software infrastructure.
• Integrate ML models, dashboards, APIs, and databases.
• Support data collection, testing, documentation, and open-source resources.

Skills

Programming skills

ML frameworks

Backend systems

Cloud computing

Data visualization

Database management

Education

CS/SE degree

Job description

Position Overview

Research Engineer - New York University Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi, UAE Position Overview New York University Abu Dhabi is recruiting a Research Engineer in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to support the design and implementation of interactive artificial intelligence and data science platforms within the Center for Interdisciplinary Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. This role focuses on transforming interdisciplinary research outcomes into practical, scalable digital tools across multiple academic domains.

Job Details Country: UAE City: Abu Dhabi Industry: Higher Education Function: Engineering Salary: 12000-17000 monthly (Market estimated) Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain web-based and AI-powered platforms supporting interdisciplinary research projects
• Collaborate with faculty members, researchers, and postdoctoral associates across data science, artificial intelligence, health, education, and ethical AI initiatives
• Build interactive prototypes, user interfaces, and robust software infrastructure
• Integrate machine learning models, visualization dashboards, backend services, APIs, and databases
• Support data collection, system testing, technical documentation, and dissemination of open-source research resources

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field
• Strong programming and software development skills
• Hands‑on experience with machine learning frameworks and backend systems
• Familiarity with cloud computing environments, API integration, data visualization, and database management
• Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary research environments combining theory, applications, and ethical considerations

Skills Set

• Software engineering and platform development
• Machine learning model integration
• Web application and interface development
• Data science tools and workflows
• Cloud-based systems and infrastructure
• Technical documentation and collaborative development

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge artificial intelligence and data science research
• Collaboration with a diverse, international academic and research community
• Exposure to real-world applications of responsible and ethical AI
• Competitive employment package including housing and education-related benefits
• Two-year renewable appointment within a world-class research university

About the Company

New York University Abu Dhabi is a leading international research university based in Abu Dhabi, combining a highly selective liberal arts education with advanced research across science, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and the arts. As part of NYU's global university network, NYU Abu Dhabi serves as a major center for interdisciplinary research, innovation, and knowledge creation, supporting faculty and students from more than 120 countries in addressing global challenges through education and research.