Director of Engineering

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… About the Opportunity Join a pre-launch digital health platform in Abu Dhabi, dedicated to transforming mental health care, developed in a joint venture with a leading healthcare provider. As the Engineering Director , you will lead the technical vision and execution, overseeing a diverse team of engineers to drive innovation in AI-driven health-tech solutions. This new role is pivotal in scaling operations and building a collaborative health-tech ecosystem across the META region. Job Purpose The Engineering Director will spearhead the development and deployment of AI-driven health-tech solutions, leading a team of AI/ML engineers, data scientists, backend developers, and Dev Ops professionals. You will transform the product engineering lifecycle, ensuring seamless integration of health interoperability, data utilization, and patient engagement solutions to support the platform’s mission. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership : Lead a diverse engineering team, fostering a collaborative culture to build and scale health-tech solutions. Product Engineering Lifecycle : Oversee the transformation of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) into a robust product engineering lifecycle, enhancing product development and deployment processes. AI and Data Strategy : Drive AI pipeline development from conceptualization to production, focusing on EHR AI features, clinical decision support, medical imaging, predictive analytics, and interoperability. Ecosystem Development : Collaborate with the COO to build an innovation ecosystem, engaging stakeholders across the META region to support platform growth. Technology Innovation : Leverage trending technologies (e.g., AI frameworks, cloud platforms) to develop scalable, secure solutions. Compliance and Privacy : Ensure solutions meet UAE health regulations, prioritizing data privacy and real-time processing. Stakeholder Engagement : Partner with healthcare providers, regulators, and tech firms to align technical solutions with clinical and operational needs. Qualifications and Experience Education : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree in Technology or Healthcare Informatics preferred. Experience : Extensive experience in product development, enterprise architecture, or application architecture, ideally in digital health or AI-first healthcare startups. Proven track record of building or scaling ML infrastructure from scratch or enhancing existing AI products. Knowledge of multiple technologies (e.g., AI frameworks, cloud platforms) and multi-technology platforms. Experience in health interoperability, healthcare data utilization, or patient engagement platforms is highly desirable. Certifications : Certifications in AI/ML, cloud platforms, or health informatics (e.g., HL7/FHIR) are a plus. Skills and Competencies Technical Expertise : Deep knowledge of AI/ML, data analytics, and interoperability standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR) to support health-tech innovation. Leadership : Forward-thinking ability to lead diverse technical teams and drive a collaborative, innovative culture. Strategic Vision : Capability to align technical strategy with organizational goals, ensuring product engineering excellence. Communication : Strong skills to engage stakeholders, including healthcare providers, regulators, and tech partners. Cultural Awareness : Understanding of UAE healthcare regulations and cultural nuances to support localized solutions. Why Join? Impact : Shape the technical foundation of a transformative mental health platform in the UAE. Innovation : Lead AI-driven solutions to build a cutting-edge digital health ecosystem. Growth : Join a pre-launch venture with opportunities to scale technologies and lead a dynamic engineering team. 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