Hays

Lead AI Engineer

Hays
Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates Full-timePosted 11 Jun 2026
Staffing and Recruiting

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Lead AI EngineerTelco & MediaAbu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesPermanent roleThis role requires you to work onsite in Abu Dhabi. We are looking for a Lead AI Engineer for a media company in Abu Dhabi. You will have an opportunity to work in business with complete buy-in from C-Level stakeholders to become AI-first.Experience needed:8+ years in industry (AI/Engineering)Own delivery of enterprise AI deliverablesDevelop AI InfrastructureBuild and deploy AI agents and internal toolsEvaluate and integrate emerging AI models, APIs, and infrastructure componentsIdentify patterns where AI can enhance work across business and for customersExperience with the latest LLM's, RAG and Agentic AIExperience with vector DB'sLead MLOPs processesTrack developments in AI and translate relevant advances to implementEducationPhD or MSc in AI, DS, Engineering or other relevant STEMPackageTax free salaryVisaMedicalFlightsBonusRelocation allowances (cash, hotel, flights)If you feel you have the right skills, please apply and share your CV, so we can arrange a confidential discussion.**Due to the high volume of applicants, only relevant candidates will be contacted**

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