Senior Machine Learning Engineer

cander; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cander, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to lead the design and deployment of advanced AI models across two strategic initiatives: automated requirements engineering using LLMs and Intelligent Supply Chain analytics.

You will own end-to-end lifecycle from data prep to secure on-prem deployment, collaborate with data scientists and engineers, and ensure solutions meet defense-grade security and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of ML engineering experience in production environments.
• Experience with defense/regulatory domains is a plus.
• Agile/Sprint-based development with strong documentation.
• Strong collaboration with data scientists, backend engineers, and domain experts.

Responsibilities

• Lead LLM pipeline design and implementation for regulatory parsing.
• Develop RAG architectures for semantic search over technical docs.
• Engineer advanced prompt strategies for domain tasks.
• Build time-series forecasting for demand and spend.
• Design models for supplier risk based on financial and geopolitical data.
• Create multi-objective optimization for procurement decisions.
• Containerize models for secure on-prem deployment (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Orchestrate automated training/inference pipelines with Kubeflow or MLflow.
• Optimize inference latency via quantization/distillation.
• Implement monitoring for drift and performance with feedback loops.

Tools

Kubeflow

MLflow

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description:

This is a company focused on developing AI-driven solutions for defense and infrastructure, specializing in cutting-edge machine learning models for supply chain optimization, compliance automation, and predictive analytics while adhering to defense-grade security standards. Its transformative platforms combine generative AI with operational workflows to enhance efficiency, risk management, and decision-making in high-stakes industries.

Job Summary

This company, is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to spearhead the development and implementation of cutting-edge AI solutions for high-impact initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the complete lifecycle of machine learning systems—from conceptual design and data preparation to model training, optimization, and secure deployment in production environments. You will drive innovation at the intersection of generative AI and traditional machine learning, focusing on two transformative projects: one being, an automated requirements engineering platform leveraging large language models (LLMs) for regulatory compliance and rule extraction, and the Intelligent Supply Chain, which integrates predictive analytics for demand forecasting, risk assessment, and procurement optimization. Operating within a structured agile framework—from Sprint Zero to Stage Gate—you will ensure that all models meet rigorous standards for accuracy, robustness, explainability, and defense-grade security. This role demands a blend of technical expertise, domain adaptability, and collaborative leadership. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, backend engineers, and domain experts, to align technical solutions with business objectives while adhering to strict engineering best practices and documentation requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of Large Language Model (LLM) pipelines, including parsing complex regulatory texts (e.g., military standards, building codes) to extract structured rules and formalize natural language requirements into executable logic tuples.
• Develop and optimize Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures to enable semantic search and querying of technical documentation and historical project data for compliance and decision-making purposes.
• Engineer advanced prompt strategies (e.g., few-shot learning, chain-of-thought) to enhance model performance on domain-specific tasks while minimizing the need for extensive retraining.
• Build time-series forecasting models to predict material demand and spend categories, integrating internal ERP data with external market signals for supply chain optimization.
• Design classification and anomaly detection models to assess supplier risk profiles based on financial health, delivery performance, and geopolitical factors.
• Create multi-objective optimization algorithms to balance conflicting priorities such as cost, lead time, and risk in procurement decision-making processes.
• Containerize machine learning models using Docker and Kubernetes, deploying them into secure, on-premise inference environments adhering to defense-grade security standards.
• Construct automated training and inference pipelines with tools like Kubeflow or MLflow to ensure reproducibility, scalability, and compliance with engineering best practices.
• Optimize model inference latency and resource efficiency through techniques such as quantization and distillation, ensuring seamless operation on available hardware.
• Implement comprehensive monitoring systems to track model drift and performance degradation in production, establishing feedback loops for continuous improvement and retraining.

Professional Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in Machine Learning Engineering, with a proven track record of deploying models into production environments.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply machine learning techniques to specialized domains such as defense engineering, supply chain, or construction.
• Experience working in agile environments using Sprints while adhering to rigorous engineering standards and documentation requirements.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with Data Scientists, Backend Engineers, and Domain Experts, ensuring technical solutions align with business needs.

Required Technical Skills

• Expert proficiency in Python and standard machine learning libraries including PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, Pandas, and NumPy.
• Strong experience with transformer architectures (BERT, GPT, Llama) and natural language processing frameworks such as Hugging Face and LangChain.
• Proficiency in MLOps tools and practices, including containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and experiment tracking (MLflow).
• Ability to design and implement data preprocessing pipelines for both structured data (SQL, tabular formats) and unstructured data (text, PDFs).
• Deep understanding of algorithmic principles for custom logic implementation, including graph traversal and geometric computations.
• Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures and advanced prompt engineering techniques (few-shot learning, chain-of-thought).
• Familiarity with time-series forecasting models, classification algorithms, and anomaly detection techniques for predictive analytics.
• Knowledge of model optimization strategies such as quantization, distillation, and latency reduction for production deployment.
• Hands-on experience with model deployment frameworks, including containerization and secure on-premise inference environments.
• Ability to build and maintain automated training and inference pipelines to ensure reproducibility and scalability in production.

Work Location

• Onsite Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Remote:

Project Focus: Intelligent Supply Chain & LeverEDGE Platform

Role Overview

As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you will lead the development and deployment of advanced AI models, covering the full lifecycle from architectural design to production deployment. This role focuses on integrating generative AI with traditional machine learning to power two core initiatives: an automated requirements engineering platform leveraging LLMs, and Intelligent Supply Chain, which delivers predictive risk scoring and demand forecasting. You will operate within a structured delivery framework—from Sprint Zero to Stage Gate—to ensure models are accurate, robust, explainable, and deployable in defense-grade security environments.

Automated Requirements Engineering

Design and optimize LLM and NLP pipelines to parse complex regulatory texts (e.g., military standards, building codes) and extract structured rules. Convert natural language requirements into executable formats (e.g., logic tuples) for downstream compliance systems. Implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures to enable semantic search across technical documentation and historical project data. Enhance model performance through advanced prompt engineering techniques, including few-shot learning and chain-of-thought strategies, tailored to domain-specific tasks without extensive retraining.

Intelligent Supply Chain: Predictive Analytics & Risk Management

Develop time-series forecasting models to predict material demand and spend, integrating ERP data with external market signals. Build classification and anomaly detection models to assess supplier risk profiles based on financial health, delivery performance and geopolitical factors. Design multi-objective optimization algorithms to balance cost, lead time, and risk for procurement decision-making.

MLOps & Production Deployment

Containerize models using Docker and Kubernetes for secure, on-premise deployment. Orchestrate automated training and inference pipelines with tools like Kubeflow or MLflow to ensure reproducibility and scalability. Optimize model inference latency and resource efficiency through techniques such as quantization and distillation. Implement monitoring systems to track model drift and performance, establishing feedback loops for continuous improvement.

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