Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Job Title: AI Engineer (Contract) Location: Remote (1 year, then relocate to Abu Dhabi) We are seeking a Senior AI Engineer to design, develop, and evaluate advanced AI and machine learning systems, with a focus on large language models (LLMs), Transformer architectures, federated learning, and privacy preserving ML (PPML). You will work closely with cryptography and security researchers to translate cutting-edge research into scalable, production-ready systems and prototypes.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and build LLM training, fine-tuning, and inference pipelines with a focus on scalability and performance.Develop federated and distributed learning systems with privacy-preserving mechanisms (differential privacy, secure aggregation)Integrate cryptographic techniques including MPC and homomorphic encryption into AI/ML workflowsLead proofs of concept and rigorous benchmarks covering model quality, communication overhead, and privacy trade-offsTranslate state-of-the-art research into robust, maintainable software prototypesMentor junior engineers and uphold strong software engineering and documentation practicesRequirementsMaster's or PhD in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or a related field3+ years of relevant professional or research experience in ML engineering or applied AIStrong hands-on experience with LLMs, Transformer architectures, and PyTorch or TensorFlowSolid understanding of federated learning, distributed ML, and privacy-preserving techniquesStrong Python skills; C++ or Rust experience is an advantageExperience with Flower, differential privacy, secure aggregation, MPC, or homomorphic encryption is highly valuedStrong analytical skills and the ability to independently tackle complex technical challenges