Technical Software Lead

Our client is a global leader in AI models, streaming technologies, and virtual visualization. They created the groundbreaking immersive virtual experience for Expo 2020 Dubai, attracting over 250 million virtual visitors and earning multiple awards for innovation. Join their visionary team dedicated to redefining technology and pioneering future solutions for smart cities and beyond.

We are seeking a visionary Technical Software Lead to understand business ideas, curate technical solutions, and work to deliver proof-of-concepts (POCs) and prototypes. The Technical Lead should possess hands-on technical expertise and leadership skills to guide smaller research/Product teams.

Mainly responsible for guiding the team in conceptualizing, designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge technology solutions that meet the teams strategic objectives. Technical expertise, particularly in AI/ML, computer vision and cloud architecture, will be crucial in driving innovation and leading the team towards successful project outcomes.

Role location: Ideally office based in Dubai Expo City, but flexible to consider remote working

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Roadmap:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define the technical roadmap and strategy for the team.
• Ensure that the team's projects align with the long-term technical vision of the organization.
• Leverage THE AI/ML expertise to guide the team in designing, developing, and implementing machine learning algorithms and models to solve intricate problems.
• Drive the integration of AI/ML components into existing systems and explore opportunities to enhance product offerings using AI/ML techniques
• Technical documentation of the work and the process.
• Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation of projects, code, and research findings.
  
  
  

Technical Leadership:

• Lead a team of skilled developers and researchers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in technology, AI/ML, computer vision sand related fields to ensure the team remains at the forefront of innovation.
  
  
  

Solution Translation:

• Collaborate closely with the business and product teams to understand and translate complex business requirements into technically feasible solutions.
• Design architecture and technical specifications for projects, ensuring alignment with overall company goals.
  
  
  

Proof of Concept Development:

• Drive the development of proof of concepts (POCs) to validate the feasibility of new ideas and technologies.
• Lead the team in rapidly prototyping and iterating on solutions to demonstrate their potential value.
• POCs in a diverse range of applications including 3D assets, Computer Vision, LLMs, Deep learning, AI, streaming technologies and cloud deployment
  
  
  

End-to-End Development:

• Ability to oversee the complete software development lifecycle, from concept and design to deployment on cloud platforms.
• Ensure the team follows best practices in coding, testing, and deployment, while maintaining high-quality code and documentation.
  
  
  

Innovation and Feasibility Studies:

• Introduce and champion new ideas, methodologies, and technologies to the team, conducting feasibility studies to assess their applicability to our projects.
• Collaborate with team members to experiment with innovative approaches and validate their effectiveness.
  
  
  

Problem Solving:

• Proactively identify and resolve technical challenges and roadblocks that the team encounters during development.
• Provide expert troubleshooting and technical guidance to team members.
  
  
  

Continuous Learning and Growth:

• Foster a culture of continuous learning and growth within the team, encouraging the exploration of new technologies and skill development.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electronics, Physics, Computer Science or related fields. Phd degree preferred.
• Strong expertise in AI and Machine Learning concepts and technologies.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, Javascript,C++.
  
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in software development and technical leadership roles.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, Javascript,C++.
  
  
  

What They Offer:

• Opportunity to work with a globally recognized leader in technological innovation.
• Lead groundbreaking projects that push the boundaries of software and computing.
• Collaborative work environment fostering growth, learning, and excellence.
• Competitive compensation and long-term career growth opportunities.
  
  
  

If you're driven to lead and innovate in the realm of software development, we want to hear from you!