Engineering Manager UAE

Job DescriptionAbout Scale AIScale's Rapidly Growing Global Public Sector Team Is Focused On Using AI To Address Critical Challenges Facing Governments Around The World. Our Core Work Consists OfCreating custom AI applications that will impact millions of citizensGenerating high-quality training data for national LLMsUpskilling and advisory services to spread the impact of AIAs these applications move from prototype to production, we're investing heavily in the infrastructure and people that keep them reliable, secure, and trusted by our government partners.At Scale, we're not just building AI solutions - we're enabling the public sector to transform their operations and better serve citizens through cutting-edge technology. If you're ready to shape the future of AI in the public sector and be a founding member of our team, we'd love to hear from you.Role OverviewWe are looking for a technically strong and client-oriented Engineering Manager to lead the development of AI applications directly for UAE government agencies, based in the UAE. The UAE is one of the most ambitious AI-first governments in the world, with sweeping national initiatives around smart government, digital transformation, and sovereign AI — and this role puts you at the center of that mission.This role requires someone who is equally at home in a government stakeholder meeting as they are in a technical design review. You will own engineering delivery, embed deeply with UAE government clients, and help build Scale's presence as the leading AI partner for public sector transformation in the region.What You'll DoLead and manage a team of engineers building AI-powered applications for UAE federal and local government clients, ensuring high-quality delivery and strong client outcomesAct as the primary technical point of contact for UAE government stakeholders — building trusted relationships, leading discovery workshops, and presenting solutions at the executive levelDesign, build, and optimize full stack AI applications end-to-end, spanning data pipelines, ML model integration, APIs, and frontend deliveryDevelop and deploy AI/ML solutions including LLM-powered applications, AI agents, and intelligent automation tailored to UAE government use casesArchitect and maintain robust API integrations between Scale's platform and UAE government systems and third-party servicesPartner with product, go to market, and government counterparts to translate requirements into scalable engineering solutions and drive delivery from concept to productionRepresent Scale AI in client-facing settings including workshops, technical demos, and executive briefings with UAE ministry and agency stakeholdersManage delivery across multiple concurrent workstreams, balancing velocity and quality in a dynamic, fast-paced environmentMentor and grow engineers on the team, building a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and client focusContribute to shaping team culture, engineering processes, and best practices as a key leader within the Global Public Sector organizationWhat We're Looking For6+ years of total software engineering experience, with a strong background in AI/ML engineering and full stack development3+ years of engineering leadership experience, with a proven ability to manage and grow high-performing technical teamsStrong AI/ML engineering foundation — hands-on experience building, fine-tuning, or deploying machine learning models and LLM-based applications in production environmentsFull stack engineering proficiency across the entire application stack, including backend services, APIs, data pipelines, and frontend interfacesProven experience in a customer-facing or client-embedded engineering role — confident engaging directly with government or enterprise clients, running technical workshops, and communicating clearly with non-technical stakeholdersExperience designing and integrating APIs at scale, including RESTful services and AI/ML APIsAbility to turn complex government requirements into practical, scalable engineering solutions under real delivery pressureTrack record of shipping high-quality products and features at pace in dynamic, ambiguous environmentsExcellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor technical content for senior government audiencesFamiliarity with UAE government digital transformation priorities — including initiatives such as UAE Vision 2031, smart government programs, or national AI strategies — is strongly preferredExperience working in or with the UAE or broader GCC region is strongly preferred; Arabic language skills a plusPLEASE NOTE: Our policy requires a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role. This allows us to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation of all applicants.About UsAt Scale, our mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world's most important decisions. Our products provide the high-quality data and full-stack technologies that power the world's leading models, and help enterprises and governments build, deploy, and oversee AI applications that deliver real impact. We work closely with industry leaders like Meta, Ernst & Young, Mayo Clinic, Time Inc., the Government of Qatar, and U.S. government agencies including the Army and Air Force. We are expanding our team to accelerate the development of AI applications.We believe that everyone should be able to bring their whole selves to work, which is why we are proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. 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