Engineering Manager, UAE

The shape of it

In the posting’s own words

We 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.

What it asks for · 9

• 6+ years of total software engineering experience, with a strong background in AI/ML engineering and full stack development
• 3+ years of engineering leadership experience, with a proven ability to manage and grow high-performing technical teams
• Strong AI/ML engineering foundation — hands-on experience building, fine-tuning, or deploying machine learning models and LLM-based applications in production environments
• Full stack engineering proficiency across the entire application stack, including backend services, APIs, data pipelines, and frontend interfaces
• Proven 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 stakeholders
• Ability to turn complex government requirements into practical, scalable engineering solutions under real delivery pressure
• Track record of shipping high-quality products and features at pace in dynamic, ambiguous environments
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor technical content for senior government audiences
• Familiarity with UAE government digital transformation priorities — including initiatives such as UAE Vision 2031, smart government programs, or national AI strategies — is strongly preferred

What the job covers

• Lead and manage a team of engineers building AI-powered applications for UAE federal and local government clients, ensuring high-quality delivery and strong client outcomes
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for UAE government stakeholders — building trusted relationships, leading discovery workshops, and presenting solutions at the executive level
• Design, build, and optimize full stack AI applications end-to-end, spanning data pipelines, ML model integration, APIs, and frontend delivery
• Develop and deploy AI/ML solutions including LLM-powered applications, AI agents, and intelligent automation tailored to UAE government use cases
• Architect and maintain robust API integrations between Scale's platform and UAE government systems and third-party services
• Partner with product, go to market, and government counterparts to translate requirements into scalable engineering solutions and drive delivery from concept to production
• Represent Scale AI in client-facing settings including workshops, technical demos, and executive briefings with UAE ministry and agency stakeholders
• Manage delivery across multiple concurrent workstreams, balancing velocity and quality in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Mentor and grow engineers on the team, building a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and client focus
• Contribute to shaping team culture, engineering processes, and best practices as a key leader within the Global Public Sector organization

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Words the posting leans on

• government15×
• uae12×
• engineering11×
• technical7×
• delivery6×
• experience6×
• uae government6×
• applications5×
• clients5×
• ai/ml4×
• apis4×
• building4×
• solutions4×
• stakeholders4×
• full stack3×
• manage3×

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