Snr Software Engineering Manager - AI (Tax free salary, relocation to the UAE)
Once in a lifetime opportunity to relocate to Abu Dhabi for a leader in AI. Brilliant tax-free salary and relocation support.
We’re looking for an Snr Software Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team across front-end, back-end, and AI development. In this role, you’ll provide technical leadership, ensure seamless collaboration between teams, and remove roadblocks to accelerate development. You’ll drive the delivery of high-quality software and AI solutions while championing best practices across the engineering lifecycle.
As a leader, you’ll guide technical execution, mentor engineers, and work closely with cross-functional teams to meet ambitious goals. You’ll play a key role in code reviews, development standards, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
* Technical Direction — Lead the technical strategy and ensure teams are aligned in building reliable, scalable solutions across the entire stack.
* Team Development — Coach, inspire, and empower engineers to grow their skills, take ownership, and reach their full potential.
* Project Leadership — Drive execution across all phases of development — from ideation and architecture to deployment and iteration — delivering impactful software and AI products.
* Obstacle Removal — Anticipate technical challenges and proactively clear blockers to keep teams productive and focused.
* Quality Assurance — Uphold high standards of code quality, design excellence, and maintainable architecture through code reviews and knowledge sharing.
* Cross-Team Partnership — Collaborate closely with product, design, data science, and AI teams to ensure technical efforts are aligned with business outcomes.
* Systems Architecture — Provide oversight and guidance on system design, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and future-proof.
* Process Evolution — Optimize engineering practices, workflows, and tools to create a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement.
* Delivery Management — Track progress, manage priorities, and drive accountability to ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
* 10+ years of engineering experience, including 3+ years in leadership roles.
* Strong expertise in full-stack development (front-end, back-end, and AI).
* Proven ability to conduct code reviews and enforce best practices.
* Experience solving complex technical challenges in fast-paced environments.
* Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
* Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI, or related fields.
* Experience with Generative AI, LLMs, and NLP.
* Hands-on expertise with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and distributed systems.
* Experience in both SaaS and enterprise environments.
* Strong leadership skills with a track record of building high-performing teams.
* Interest in ethical AI and responsible AI development.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Engineering
Industries
Technology, Information and Media
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