Senior AI & Frontier Tech Prototype Specialist

Employment; Doha; Presencial; QAR 180 000 - 300 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Qatar Airways Group is seeking an experienced IT professional to lead rapid prototyping of AI and frontier technologies. You will translate business ideas into PoVs, MVPs and pilots, driving value-driven outcomes within the Innovation team's Rapid Prototyping stream.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply advanced AI techniques, work with Azure and Google Cloud, and guide solutions from prototype to production while ensuring compliance and delivering measurable business impact.

Qualificações

• Experience designing, prototyping PoVs, MVPs and pilots rapidly.
• Hands-on AI/ML, including generative AI and LLMs.
• Cloud design and deployment across Azure and GCP.
• Strong problem-solving and communication to senior leadership.
• Hands-on with IoT/edge devices and embedded systems.
• Excellent English communication.

Responsabilidades

• Design, build and test prototypes, PoVs and MVPs that translate ideas into tangible solutions.
• Lead hands-on development across AI, data, software and connected hardware (IoT) for real environments.
• Collaborate with business teams to identify high-value use cases and prioritize impact.
• Apply advanced AI techniques to create deployable data and technology products.
• Define metrics and iterate with test-and-learn cycles to achieve business value.
• Scout and experiment with frontier technologies to assess applicability for QRG.
• Translate PoVs into production-ready solutions with cross-functional teams.
• Analyze large data sets to uncover insights guiding prototyping priorities.
• Communicate outcomes to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in leadership.
• Support change management to embed AI solutions into processes.

Conhecimentos

Prototyping skills

Applied AI/ML

Generative AI

Prompt engineering

Azure & GCP

IoT/Edge computing

Data mining & statistics

Business value focus

English communication

Formação académica

PMP or equivalent

ITIL certification

Azure/GCP certifications

Ferramentas

Microsoft Azure

Google Cloud Platform

AI tooling

Descrição da oferta de emprego

General Information

Ref # 236397

Location: Qatar-Doha

Job family: Corporate & Commercial

Closing Date: 2026-09-13

Description

About the Role

Responsible to lead the discovery, rapid prototyping and applied experimentation of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies that convert business ideas into working concepts, proofs of values (PoVs), minimum viable products (MVPs) and pilots. This role leads the Rapid Prototyping stream within the QRG innovation team, translating frontier technologies into tangible, value-driven outcomes for QRG. The role works closely with cross-functional teams, business owners and ecosystem partners to identify high-value use cases, build and test solutions at speed, validate their business impact, and accelerate the adoption and scale-up of the most promising innovations. The role is also responsible to continuously scan, evaluate and apply the latest advancements in AI, data and frontier technologies to drive innovation.

Your Duties Would Include

Rapidly design, build and test prototypes, proofs of values (PoVs) and minimum viable products (MVPs) that convert business ideas and emerging technologies into working, demonstrable solutions.

Lead hands-on development across AI, data, software and connected hardware (IoT), including sensors, edge devices and embedded systems, to validate new concepts in real operational environments.

Collaborate with business teams to identify, frame and prioritise high-value use cases, applying valuedriven thinking to focus effort on ideas with the strongest business impact and return.

Apply advanced AI and machine learning techniques, including generative AI, large language models, action models and enterprise assets, to create innovative, deployable data and technology products.

Define and evaluate appropriate performance and value metrics for prototypes, iteratively enhancing solutions through rapid test-and-learn cycles to achieve the desired level of performance and business value.

Scout, evaluate and experiment with frontier and emerging technologies (e.g., AI, IoT and connected hardware, automation, robotics, digital twins and other advanced technologies) to assess their applicability and value for QRG.

Translate successful PoVs into production-ready solutions by collaborating with software developers, data engineers, hardware specialists and business owners to enable adoption and scale-up.

Analyse large and complex data sets to uncover trends, patterns and insights that inform prototyping priorities and identify opportunities for business improvement.

Communicate technical concepts, prototype outcomes and business value effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage change and embed validated AI, data and frontier technology solutions into business processes.

Stay abreast of the latest advancements in applied AI, emerging technologies and rapid prototyping methods, applying innovative techniques to solve real-world problems.

Ensure compliance with QRG IT Service Management (ISO 20000 framework) and Information Security Management (ISO 27001 framework) Systems and support/achieve its applicable/assigned Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Manage the complete lifecycle of assigned prototyping and innovation projects to ensure they are delivered within the agreed scope, time and cost.

Support line manager in development of long-term strategy that is aligned with business objectives.

Be part of an extraordinary story

Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future and build the life you want while being part of an international community.

Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.

Together, everything is possible.

Qualification

We Are Looking For a Passionate And Experienced Professional To Join Our IT Team. The Ideal Candidate Should Possess The Following

Essential

• Strong hands-on prototyping and building skills, able to rapidly develop PoVs, MVPs and pilots and iterate through test-and-learn cycles Proficiency with applied AI and machine learning, including generative AI, large language models, transfer learning, optimization and model development. Proficiency in modern AI-assisted "vibe coding" and agentic AI development, using AI coding tools and autonomous/multi-agent frameworks to rapidly build, orchestrate and iterate working solutions. Strong prompt, context and loop engineering skills, designing reliable prompts, managing context, and building iterative agent loops for robust AI solutions. Hands-on cloud solution design and deployment across Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including AI and data services Working knowledge of connected hardware and IoT, including edge computing, sensors and integration of hardware with AI and data solutions. Proficiency with Data Mining, Mathematics and Statistical Analysis, and sound knowledge of data profiling, data quality measurement and cleaning. Value-driven thinking, with the ability to identify high-value use cases, prioritise effort and articulate business impact and return on innovation. Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for exploring complex data and technology challenges. Command of English language. Passionate for AI and frontier technologies, staying up to date with the latest trends and developments in the field.

Preferred

• PMP or equivalent certification in project management ITIL certification Microsoft Azure, Google GCP Certifications (e.g., Azure AI Engineer)
• Hands-on experience building and testing connected hardware / IoT solutions (e.g., sensors, edge devices, microcontrollers or embedded systems) is an advantage

About Qatar Airways Group

Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before. So, whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries and be part of a truly global community.