Director of Engineering

3 weeks ago

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates AI71 Full time
Director of Engineering

AI71 is an applied research team dedicated to creating helpful and responsible AI agents for knowledge workers.

Working closely with our industry partners, our cross-functional teams of AI experts build products grounded in the cutting-edge research of our colleagues from the Technology Innovation Institute (TII).

We are passionate about bridging the gap between breakthrough AI research and practical real-world applications — building tools that empower people, streamline complex workflows, and make knowledge more accessible.

About the Role

As the Director of Engineering, you will lead and scale our engineering organization to deliver state-of-the-art AI solutions. You will be responsible for driving the technical execution of our applied research, shaping engineering strategy, and ensuring operational excellence across multiple product teams. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of AI research and product development, influencing the direction of next-gen intelligent systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and grow a world-class engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
  • Partner closely with research, product, and design teams to deliver intelligent, scalable, and reliable AI-powered solutions.
  • Translate advanced research into production-grade systems and services.
  • Define and execute engineering strategy and architecture in alignment with company goals.
  • Oversee project timelines, technical roadmaps, and delivery milestones.
  • Champion best practices in software engineering, including testing, performance, and security.
  • Ensure high standards in code quality, system reliability, and platform scalability.
  • Collaborate with external partners and internal stakeholders to integrate cutting-edge AI into real-world use cases.

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles managing high-performing technical teams.
  • Proven experience in building and scaling complex software systems, preferably involving AI/ML technologies.
  • Strong technical background in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, or large-scale data processing.
  • Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and applied AI is a plus.
  • Track record of successfully shipping products from concept to production.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Passion for working in a fast-paced, research-driven, and mission-oriented environment.

Why Join Us

  • Be part of a cutting-edge AI initiative with a focus on real impact.
  • Collaborate with world-class researchers and engineers.
  • Influence the future of human-AI collaboration.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits.
  • A culture that values curiosity, autonomy, and purpose.
Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet

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