Overview
Senior Engineering Manager at ai71 Careers Site — Abu Dhabi, UAE. ### About AI71: 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—tailored 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.
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About AI71:
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—tailored 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.
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