Job Description: AI Engineering Manager - AI Hub
Type: Full-timeHiring Director: Yousif Hussain
Hiring Partner: Raffaele Tiberio
About the RoleWe’re looking for an AI Engineering Manager to join our AI Hub in Dubai. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll build AI and Generative AI prototypes (POCs, MVPs) and lead a team of engineers to bring ideas to life. You’ll work on real client problems, using AI to automate processes, cut costs, and make work faster and smarter.
What You’ll Do- Lead and deliver AI POCs and MVPs that showcase real value for clients.
- Manage and mentor a distributed engineering team (Dubai, Jordan, Egypt, and beyond).
- Build solutions using LLMs, Generative AI, AI agents, and modern ML frameworks.
- Ensure robust delivery with MLOps, CI/CD, and cloud deployment (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Work closely with clients and business teams to shape use cases and solutions.
- Drive innovation in the AI Hub, stay ahead of new tools and trends.
What We’re Looking For- Strong experience in AI/ML development with real-world projects.
- Hands-on skills in Python, FastAPI, TensorFlow, Hugging Face, and LLM toolkits (LangChain, LlamaIndex, LangGraph).
- Background in data engineering and cloud (Databricks, ETL, AWS or GCP).
- Track record of leading teams and delivering in fast-changing environments.
- Clear communicator with client-facing experience.
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar (advanced degree a plus).
Bonus Points If You Have- Built voice-first AI, ASR/TTS systems, or streaming solutions.
- Worked in start-ups or innovation hubs.
- ML certifications (e.g., Databricks, GCP).
Why Join Us?- Be part of a flagship AI team in the Middle East.
- Build real AI products that make an impact.
- Lead top talent across the region.
- Shape how AI is used by some of the biggest organisations.