Backend Engineer UAE Nationals UAE

AI71 is an industry leader in artificial intelligence, delivering innovative solutions that empower developers, businesses and governments to solve complex challenges. AI71 builds secure, enterprise-ready applications powered by cutting-edge technology—tailored for knowledge workers and sector-specific needs. AI71 bridges the gap between advanced AI and real-world impact. Guided by a strong commitment to research and responsibility, we create transformative solutions that drive progress and empower communities.

We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Engineer to design, build, and maintain the core infrastructure for AI-powered applications. You will work closely with machine learning engineers, data scientists, and frontend developers to create scalable, secure, and efficient backend systems that enable cutting-edge AI capabilities.

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and APIs for AI-driven applications.
• Optimize database architectures and data pipelines for efficient AI model training and inference.
• Implement secure authentication, authorization, and data protection mechanisms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI models into production environments.
• Ensure system scalability, reliability, and performance through robust infrastructure design.
• Develop monitoring and logging tools for tracking system health and model performance.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices.

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in backend development, with expertise in Python, NodeJS
• Strong experience with RESTful APIs, Graph
  
  QL, or gRPC.
• Proficiency in database design and management (SQL and No
  
  SQL databases such as Postgre
  
  SQL, MySQL, Mongo
  
  DB, or Redis).
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with distributed computing and microservices architectures.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of message queues (Kafka, Rabbit
  
  MQ) and event-driven architectures.
• Exposure to LLMs, vector databases, and AI inference optimization.
• Understanding of Dev Ops practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible).
• Familiarity with MLOps and AI model deployment pipelines is a plus.

• Mission-Driven Work:
  Work on cutting‑edge AI applications with a talented and passionate team, solving real‑world challenges in critical sectors.
• Unparalleled Opportunity:
  This is a chance to innovate and solve real‑world challenges using AI at a company with unique access to world‑leading models and resources.
• Career Growth:
  We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and significant career growth opportunities as a foundational member of the team.
• World‑Class Environment:
  Enjoy a flexible working environment and the latest tools & technologies needed to do your best work.