Head of Engineering

Job Description

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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
• 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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2026-03-23 09:01:12