Senior Engineering Manager

AI71; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation

Career growth

World-class tools

Job summary

AI71 is seeking a visionary (Senior) Manager, Engineering to lead our engineering squads developing cutting-edge AI solutions. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in ML, NLP, LLM, and deploying scalable AI systems across backend and frontend stacks.

You will mentor front-end, back-end and ML engineers, define best practices for model development, manage timelines and budgets, and collaborate with customers to integrate AI into their tech stacks.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in AI/ML/Software engineering, with leadership exposure.
• Strong background in ML, DL, and NLP.
• Hands-on work with large-scale AI systems and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers across front-end, back-end, and ML disciplines.
• Drive development of AI and LLM-based solutions.
• Collaborate with customers to deploy solutions on their tech stacks.

Skills

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

LLM architectures

Agentic AI

Distributed computing

Communication

Leadership

Education

MS or PhD in Computer Science / ML / related field

Tools

Langgraph

Job description

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-tuned 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:

We are seeking a visionary (Senior) Manager, Engineering to lead our cutting-edge engineering squads developing cutting edge AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of machine learning, natural language processing, LLM, Agentic AI along with experience in deploying such scalable solutions, with a good understanding of backend and front-end technologies.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and mentor a team of highly skilled engineers including front-end, back-end and ML engineers
• Drive the development of solutions leveraging next-generation AI and LLM technologies
• Collaborate with customers to deploy these solutions onto their tech stack and lead tech discussions with them.
• Define and implement best practices for AI model development and deployment
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets effectively
• Stay abreast of the latest AI research, engineering practices and industry trends
• Contribute to the company's AI strategy and roadmap
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and ethical AI development

What You’ll Bring:

• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in AI/ML/Software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex AI projects
• Deep expertise in machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing
• Hands-on experience with LLM architectures and Agentic AI Orchestrator (e.g., Transformer-based models, Langgraph)
• Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)
• Experience with large-scale distributed computing and ML infrastructure
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Track record of publications or patents in AI/ML is a plus

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.