Applied AI Engineer

Applied AI Engineer – Abu DhabiDiscover the OpportunityWe’re partnering with a major enterprise in Abu Dhabi that is building next-generation AI capabilities to power large-scale, real-world systems.This role sits within a central AI function responsible for developing and deploying advanced AI applications across multiple entities. The team is focused on leveraging cutting-edge technologies including large language models, retrieval systems, and agent-based workflows to deliver scalable, production-grade solutions.This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of applied AI, contributing to the development of AI-driven systems that operate at an enterprise level.Discover the RoleAs an Applied AI Engineer, you will design and deliver end-to-end AI-powered applications, working at the intersection of AI engineering, software development, and product delivery.You will take ownership of building robust, production-ready systems leveraging modern AI capabilities, translating complex requirements into scalable solutions. This role requires strong hands-on engineering expertise combined with a deep understanding of how to operationalise AI in real-world environments.Discover the ResponsibilitiesDesign and deploy production-grade AI applications powered by large language models, including assistants, copilots, and automation toolsBuild advanced agent-based systems capable of multi-step reasoning, planning, and tool integrationDevelop end-to-end retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems, including data ingestion pipelines, vector databases, and retrieval optimisationExpose AI capabilities through scalable APIs that integrate seamlessly with existing systems and data platformsDefine and implement evaluation frameworks to measure model performance, detect issues, and continuously improve system qualityTranslate complex and ambiguous requirements into structured engineering solutions with clear success metricsBuild reusable components, frameworks, and infrastructure to enable scalable AI adoption across multiple entitiesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-performance AI systemsDiscover the Requirements7+ years of experience in Applied AI, machine learning engineering, or software engineering rolesStrong programming skills in Python, with solid software engineering fundamentals including system design, testing, and performance optimisationProven experience building and deploying AI/ML systems in production environmentsHands-on experience working with large language models and deploying LLM-powered applicationsStrong understanding of the challenges of deploying AI systems in production, including latency, reliability, and model behaviourExperience designing scalable, reliable, and high-performance systemsPreferred experience:Experience building RAG systems end-to-end, including retrieval pipelines and vector searchFamiliarity with agent-based frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, or similarExperience designing evaluation frameworks for AI systems, including performance monitoring and regression detectionExposure to conversational AI systems, including speech or real-time interaction pipelinesExperience working with modern AI inference infrastructure and deployment environments