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Chief Technology Advisor (AI)

Abu Dhabi Permanent AED70,000 - AED90,000 per year View Job Description
You will be responsible for guiding and shaping the strategic direction of large scale GenAI initiatives. This is a senior technology leadership role where you will work closely with an executive team and engineering leaders to define, execute, and scale platform builds.
  • Opportunity to shape the future of AI and work on groundbreaking GenAI
  • Competitive compensation

About Our Client

A large entity at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence innovation, developing next-generation Generative AI platforms that are shaping the future of industries across the UAE.

Job Description

  • Lead the technical vision and strategy for AI (GenAI) platform development.
  • Build, mentor, and lead a team of engineers and technical leaders, promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
  • Provide high-level advisory on AI technologies, architectures, and platforms to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Oversee the end-to-end development lifecycle of large scale customer facing platforms, ensuring successful deployment and scalability.
  • Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to align technical capabilities with strategic goals and market needs.
  • Advise on cutting-edge trends and technologies, bringing in innovative ideas and solutions to propel product development.
  • Ensure the technical roadmap is aligned with business objectives and market demands, while maintaining agility and scalability.
  • Leverage your expertise to build and deliver AI solutions that have real-world impact in industries ranging from healthcare, finance, and beyond.
  • Provide thought leadership both internally and externally, establishing the entity as a leader in the GenAI space.



The Successful Applicant

  • Extensive experience in software engineering, with a proven track record of success in leadership roles such as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), VP of Engineering, or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated experience building Generative AI (GenAI) products from scratch, including architecture design, development, and scaling.
  • Strong understanding of AI technologies, platforms, and frameworks, with deep expertise in generative models, NLP, and machine learning.
  • Proven ability to lead and inspire engineering teams, fostering an environment of innovation and high performance.
  • Hands-on experience in designing and delivering scalable AI products in fast-paced environments.
  • Prior consulting experience from a top-tier consulting firm (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Accenture, etc.) is highly advantageous.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to balance technical excellence with business acumen.
  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field preferred.



What's on Offer

  • A unique opportunity to shape the future of AI and work on groundbreaking GenAI products.
  • A collaborative, fast-paced work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • Competitive compensation.



Contact
Matt Jones
Quote job ref
JN-022025-6668482

Job summary

Sector
Technology
Subsector
Technology consultancy
Industry
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Abu Dhabi
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Matt Jones
Job reference
JN-022025-6668482