AI Engineer - Front-Office Technology Solutions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer:

• Essential: Relevant Degree + 2-3yrs AI/ML, Quant Research or Data Science + FS/Inv
• £70,000 - £100,000 + 60% Bonus + Package
• Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE (relocation & visa supported)

Pear Talent is representing an international hedge fund, who are expanding their team in the UAE that build AI-driven tools used directly by portfolio managers and investment teams. As an AI Engineer you'll be a key member of a group of software engineers, quants, and data scientists that partner with investment professionals to build and scale bespoke front-office technology solutions across asset classes. Their remit spans data analytics, investment management and augmentation platforms, and cross-asset tooling with production-quality reliability.

Key accountabilities:

This is a hands-on AI engineering opportunity focused on developing analytics, ML models, and scalable data pipelines that support investment decision-making, risk analysis, and portfolio monitoring. The role spans Python-based modeling, Spark/Databricks pipelines, and building production-grade tools such as dashboards, APIs, and ML workflows that enable investment teams to generate insights and run scenarios independently.

This team operates at the intersection of engineering and investing — partnering closely with PMs, quants, and data engineering to design and deploy practical AI solutions rather than purely experimental research.

Required experience:

• Degree in a technical/quantitative discipline (e.g., Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Financial Engineering, or related field)
• 2-3 years or more of experience in quantitative research, data science, or AI/ML-focused team ideally within financial markets or investment analytics.
• Experience in at least one asset class, with a practical understanding of how data and models drive investment decisions.
• Strong proficiency in Python for analytics and modeling (Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, matplotlib, plotly, Jupyter); ability to prototype, test, and deploy end-to-end ML workflows.
• Good understanding of machine learning theory and applied techniques
• Hands-on familiarity with modern AI technologies and research
• Working knowledge of the data ecosystem (Spark, Databricks, or equivalent) focused on leveraging these for ML pipeline orchestration rather than pure ETL.

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• Comfort with relational databases and SQL
• Strong communication skills — able to explain AI concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate effectively across investment, data, and technology teams.
• Curious, collaborative, and experimental mindset, eager to explore new AI capabilities and translate them into tangible business and investment value.

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