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Head of Engineering – AI Platform | Relocation to Dubai
About the Role
We are hiring a Head of Engineering to lead a team building production-grade AI products that are transforming the financial sector.
You will work at the intersection of AI, data platforms, and scalable software systems, leading talented engineers while remaining close to the technical architecture and product delivery.
Experience building platforms from scratch / Where AI & Data is core - Similar industry (Satellite, Drones etc)
10+ years of progressive technical experience, evolving from hands-on software/AI/platform engineering into roles such as Principal Engineer, Tech Lead, Solutions Architect, or Engineering Manager/Director.
Highly technical and hands-on, still actively coding, reviewing merge requests, and engaging in deep technical discussions.
5+ years of leadership experience, managing and scaling diverse engineering teams of 25+ individual contributors.
3+ years building commercial products/platforms in geospatial, remote sensing, Earth observation, or image analytics. Experience in climate, nature, or agri-tech is a strong plus.
3+ years building AI/ML-driven products where data science is core to the platform (not experimental or add-on features).
3+ years in fast-paced startup environments, comfortable with ambiguity, rapid iteration, and shipping real products.
Not suited for candidates with purely enterprise B2B SaaS, research-only, or internal tooling backgrounds.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of software engineers
- Drive delivery of AI-powered and data-driven applications
- Work closely with product and data teams to build scalable systems
- Contribute to architecture and technical strategy
- Ensure high standards in performance, reliability, and engineering quality
Requirements
- Experience leading software engineering teams
- Background building AI or data-driven products
- Strong development experience with:
- Python or Java, OR
- JavaScript / TypeScript
- Experience in fintech, banking, or financial services is highly desirable
- Strong experience working in modern cloud environments
What’s Offered
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Full relocation package to Dubai (including family support)
- Opportunity to build AI products with real-world impact
- Work with a highly talented global engineering team
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