Research Engineer - UAE

Position Overview

Research Engineer
- New York University Abu Dhabi
- Abu Dhabi, UAE Position Overview New York University Abu Dhabi is recruiting a Research Engineer in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to support the design and implementation of interactive artificial intelligence and data science platforms within the Center for Interdisciplinary Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. This role focuses on transforming interdisciplinary research outcomes into practical, scalable digital tools across multiple academic domains.

Job Details Country: UAE City:
Abu Dhabi Industry: Higher Education Function:
Engineering Salary:  monthly (Market estimated) Gender: Any Candidate Nationality:
Any Job Type: Full-time

• Design, develop, and maintain web-based and AI-powered platforms supporting interdisciplinary research projects
• Collaborate with faculty members, researchers, and postdoctoral associates across data science, artificial intelligence, health, education, and ethical AI initiatives
• Build interactive prototypes, user interfaces, and robust software infrastructure
• Integrate machine learning models, visualization dashboards, backend services, APIs, and databases
• Support data collection, system testing, technical documentation, and dissemination of open-source research resources

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field
• Strong programming and software development skills
• Hands‑on experience with machine learning frameworks and backend systems
• Familiarity with cloud computing environments, API integration, data visualization, and database management
• Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary research environments combining theory, applications, and ethical considerations

• Software engineering and platform development
• Machine learning model integration
• Web application and interface development
• Data science tools and workflows
• Cloud-based systems and infrastructure
• Technical documentation and collaborative development

• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge artificial intelligence and data science research
• Collaboration with a diverse, international academic and research community
• Exposure to real-world applications of responsible and ethical AI
• Competitive employment package including housing and education-related benefits
• Two-year renewable appointment within a world-class research university

New York University Abu Dhabi is a leading international research university based in Abu Dhabi, combining a highly selective liberal arts education with advanced research across science, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and the arts. As part of NYU's global university network, NYU Abu Dhabi serves as a major center for interdisciplinary research, innovation, and knowledge creation, supporting faculty and students from more than 120 countries in addressing global challenges through education and research.