Senior AI Systems Engineer (Agentic & Smart Home)

About The CompanyOur client is a Dubai-based real estate and hospitality developer, creating design-led destinations at the intersection of technology and wellbeing. They are building intelligent living environments where AI, automation and thoughtful design work together as one system. Technology is a core pillar of their strategy, supported by a growing in-house engineering function. This is an opportunity to shape that foundation from an early stage.Role OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Senior AI Systems Engineer to lead the development of next-generation Agentic Ambient Intelligence systems. This role sits at the intersection of Autonomous AI Agents, Smart Home Automation and Local-First Infrastructure.You will architect and deploy autonomous systems that can reason, plan and act within a physical environment (via Home Assistant), while leveraging state-of-the-art AI tooling and data architectures. The ideal candidate is comfortable moving between high-level agentic orchestration and low-level infrastructure management.Key Responsibilities Agentic Systems & AI OrchestrationDesign and implement autonomous agentic workflows using frameworks such as OpenClaw and Hermes Agentic OSDevelop multi-agent systems capable of self-improvement, tool use and complex reasoningIntegrate Vision frameworks and Voice AI (ElevenLabs) to create immersive, multimodal interaction layersLeverage cloud and local AI tooling (Cursor, Claude, Ollama, LMStudio, OpenCode) to accelerate development and deployment Smart Home & IoT IntegrationBuild deep integrations between AI agents and Home Assistant (or equivalent frameworks) to enable physical-world actionsDevelop custom components and automations that transform a "connected home" into a truly "intelligent home."Ensure low-latency, privacy-first communication between local agents and IoT devices Data Engineering & InfrastructureArchitect and maintain high-performance Data Lakes using DuckDB and Parquet for agent memory and analytical processingManage local compute environments using Proxmox for virtualization and Docker for containerized service orchestrationOptimize infrastructure for running local LLMs and vision models efficiently Fullstack DevelopmentDevelop responsive and intuitive dashboards using React JS for system monitoring and manual interventionWrite robust, scalable backend services in Python to connect the AI, data and IoT layersRequirementsTechnical RequirementsThe ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AI agent frameworks such as OpenClaw, Hermes Agentic OS, LangChain/LangGraph and AutoGPT, and will be comfortable using AI tooling including Cursor, Claude, Ollama, LMStudio and OpenCode. Specialized AI expertise is expected in ElevenLabs (Voice), Vision-Language Models (VLM) and RAG.On the smart home and IoT side, the role requires strong knowledge of Home Assistant, ESPHome, MQTT and Zigbee/Z-Wave. In infrastructure, candidates should be proficient in Proxmox, Docker and Linux SysAdmin, with Kubernetes as an optional skill.For languages, Python (Expert), React JS (Proficient) and TypeScript are required. In data architecture, the role calls for experience with DuckDB, Apache Parquet and Vector Databases (Chroma/Pinecone).Mandatory Keywords: AI Agents, LLM, Python, Home Assistant, RAG, Docker, Proxmox, ReactPeripheral Keywords: OpenClaw, Hermes Agentic OS, LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGPT, Multi-Agent Systems, Cursor, Claude, Ollama, LMStudio, OpenCode, ElevenLabs, Voice AI, Vision-Language Models, ESPHome, MQTT, Zigbee, Z-Wave, Kubernetes, Linux, TypeScript, DuckDB, Apache Parquet, ChromaDB, Pinecone, Local-First AI, Homelab, Open SourcePreferred QualificationsProven track record of building and deploying Autonomous Agents in production or advanced homelab environmentsStrong understanding of Local-First AI principles and privacy-centric system designExperience with multi-modal RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) involving structured and unstructured dataActive contributor to open-source projects in the AI or Smart Home spaceWhy This Role?This is not a traditional backend role. You will be at the forefront of the Agentic Revolution, building systems that don't just "respond" but "act." If you are passionate about Proxmox clusters, Python-driven agents and the future of ambient intelligence, we want to hear from you.What We ValuePortfolio Focus: We highly value candidates who can demonstrate a working "Smart Home Brain" or a custom agentic tool built on OpenClaw/HermesContinuous Learning: The AI landscape changes weekly. We expect you to be an early adopter of new tools like OpenCode and new model familiesSystem Resilience: Given the infrastructure requirements (Proxmox/Docker), a "DevOps mindset" regarding system uptime and data integrity is crucialBenefitsCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive Tax-Free Salary: A market-leading monthly package in AED, commensurate with experiencePerformance Incentives: Rewards linked to quality and delivery outcomes, as per Company Internal PolicyVisa & Medical Insurance: Full UAE visa sponsorship and comprehensive health coverPaid Leave: As per Company Internal Policy and UAE Labour LawAnnual Flight Ticket & End-of-Service Gratuity: As per UAE market practice and Labour LawTop-Tier Tooling: Modern hardware, a real homelab environment and leading AI toolingLearning & Career Growth: Certification and conference support, with a clear path to leadershipAutonomy & Impact: Shape how AI agents act within the physical world