AI Forward Deployed Engineer (Mid to Lead)

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE (Onsite)Work Model: Onsite, 5 days per week Contract: Initial 12-month contract (with potential for extension)Eligibility: Preference will be given to candidates holding a Spouse visa, Freelance Visa/Business License or Golden Visa. Visa sponsorship is not provided for this role, so candidates must already have a valid visa or be willing to self-sponsor.We are partnering with a leading aviation organization that is building world-class, in-house AI capabilities and are hiring across multiple levels of its AI Engineering team.This is a unique opportunity to work on enterprise-scale Agentic AI solutions that directly support critical business and operational functions. These roles are highly hands-on and focused on designing, building, deploying, and scaling AI systems rather than relying on off-the-shelf products. Candidates will work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and AI leaders to solve real-world challenges using cutting-edge AI technologies. Open Headcount RequirementsWe are actively hiring for:1x Forward Deployed AI Engineer (Core)1x Senior Forward Deployed AI Engineer1x Forward Deployed AI Engineer, Technical LeadPlease note: These are three separate headcounts and candidates will be considered based on their level of experience and technical expertise.Forward Deployed AI Engineer (Core)Ideal for engineers who enjoy building AI solutions end-to-end and partnering directly with the business.RequirementsAround 3+ years of software engineering experienceHands-on experience with GenAI and LLM applicationsExperience with Agentic AI, RAG, tool calling, and workflow orchestrationStrong Python programming skillsExperience integrating APIs and enterprise systemsCloud deployment and containerization exposureBusiness-focused mindset with strong problem-solving abilities Senior Forward Deployed AI EngineerIdeal for experienced engineers who can lead complex AI initiatives, mentor others, and deliver production-scale AI solutions.Requirements5+ years of software engineering experience3+ years working with GenAI and LLM technologiesProven delivery of production AI systemsStrong experience with Agentic AI architecturesExpertise in RAG, evaluation frameworks, monitoring, and governanceAbility to mentor and elevate engineering teamsStrong enterprise integration and cloud experience Forward Deployed AI Engineer, Technical LeadIdeal for technical leaders who can define AI architecture, establish engineering standards, and guide teams while remaining hands-on.Requirements8+ years of software engineering experience4+ years working with GenAI, LLMs, and applied AI solutionsStrong track record setting technical direction and architectureExperience designing scalable enterprise AI platformsMulti-agent systems experience preferredStrong stakeholder management and mentoring capabilitiesAbility to balance performance, security, reliability, and cost considerations Core Technical Skills Across All RolesPython developmentGenAI and Large Language Models (LLMs)Agentic AI developmentRAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)MCP (Model Context Protocol)Agent frameworks such as LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, CrewAI, AutoGen, OpenAI Agents SDK, Microsoft Foundry, Bedrock, or Vertex AIAPI and enterprise system integrationCloud-native architectures and containersTesting, observability, monitoring, and evaluation frameworksSecurity, governance, and responsible AI practices Preferred ExperienceAviation or airline industry experienceLogistics, supply chain, cargo, or operations-heavy environmentsContact center or customer operations solutionsVoice AI and workflow automationEnterprise-scale AI deploymentsMulti-agent architecture design (Senior and Technical Lead levels)