Senior AI/ML Engineer [Computer Vision]

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE.

About Us:

AI71, a pioneering AI company launched by Abu Dhabi's Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) and VentureOne, stands as a pivotal movement in the realm of AI innovation. Leveraging the globally top-ranked Falcon AI models from the Technology Innovation Institute, AI71's focus spans across multi-domain advancements, initially targeting the medical, education, and legal sectors. We specialize in turning innovation into impact. If you're ready to lead a world-class software engineering team at the intersection of AI and venture building, then AI71 is the place for you.

About the Role

We are seeking Senior AI/ML Engineer with expertise in computer vision and image processing. The ideal candidate will develop and optimize deep learning models / VLMs for object detection, segmentation, classification, text extraction, and fine-tuning for domain-specific applications.

Key Responsibilities :

Develop & Deploy AI Models:

• Train and optimize object detection, segmentation, and classification models for architectural drawings.
• Fine-tune YOLO, R-CNN, and Transformer-based models to improve accuracy and efficiency for domain-specific tasks.
• Implement OCR and symbol recognition for automated compliance checking.

Image Processing & Enhancement:

• Develop lossless image compression and feature extraction techniques.
• Improve image pre-processing pipelines for architectural data quality.
• Utilize OpenCV and Deep Learning for drawing analysis.

Fine-Tuning & Model Adaptation:

• Customize and fine-tune pre-trained vision-language models (VLMs) while enabling their multimodal AI capabilities.
• Optimize model parameters, embeddings, and transfer learning strategies to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Continuously improve AI models based on real-world feedback, evolving datasets, and domain requirements.

AI Model Optimization & Deployment

• Optimize model architectures to reduce computational costs while maintaining accuracy.
• Deploy AI models on cloud or on-prem infrastructure with Docker/Kubernetes is a plus.
• Integrate AI workflows into AutoCAD and BIM environments is a plus.

Required Qualifications:

• Computer Vision & Deep Learning: OpenCV, YOLO, R-CNN, Mask R-CNN, EfficientNet
• OCR & Symbol Extraction: Tesseract, EasyOCR, NLP for document parsing
• Fine-Tuning & Transfer Learning: Vision-Language Models (VLMs), CLIP, Transformer-based architectures
• Programming: Python, C++
• Cloud & Deployment: AWS, Azure, GCP, TensorFlow Serving, ONNX
• Image Processing: Feature extraction, noise reduction, compression techniques
• 5+ years of Experience in the computer vision solutions
• Strong problem-solving skills in computer vision applications.
• Ability to optimize AI pipelines for real-world datasets.
• Experience integrating AI models into software applications.
• Familiarity with CAD tools (AutoCAD, Revit, DXF/DWF processing) is a plus.

Why AI71:

• Work on cutting-edge AI applications with a talented and passionate team.
• Opportunity to innovate and solve real-world challenges using AI.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities.
• Flexible working environment and the latest tools & technologies.

AI71 is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.