Senior AI / NLP Engineer / Data Scientist

🌍 Join SAQAYA – Building Meaningful Digital ConnectionsAt SAQAYA, we don’t just build software — we build connections that matter.With teams across 🇬🇧 UK, 🇪🇸 Spain, and 🇪🇬 Egypt, we partner with leading UK-based innovators to deliver cutting-edge, high-performance digital solutions.💡 About Our ClientOur client is a premium branded content amplification platform.They believe that advertising can be a positive experience for advertisers, publishers, and end users alike.Unlike traditional ad platforms, they don’t track user behavior. Instead, they use AI powered by Large Language Models (LLMs) to deliver contextually relevant ads based on the content users are already engaging with — ensuring privacy, precision, and performance.⚙️ How We WorkOur culture is defined by innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.We value being:💡 Innovative🤝 Collaborative❤️ Supportive🔥 Passionate🎯 Results-drivenWe follow Agile practices and embrace open source, automation, and cloud-native development.Our engineering principles include:✅ Test Driven Development (TDD)🚀 Continuous Integration & Delivery💬 Pair Programming☁️ Zero-downtime deployments🧠 The Role: AI / NLP Engineer / Data ScientistWe’re seeking an AI / NLP Engineer with a strong background in training and refining Large Language Models (LLMs).You’ll play a key role in shaping next-generation NLP systems that power intelligent ad matching and brand safety solutions. This role offers autonomy, technical leadership, and the chance to work on high-volume, real-time AI products that handle thousands of queries per second.🧩 What You’ll DoWork within an Agile team to deliver high-quality, production-ready featuresTake technical ownership of projects from definition to deliveryDesign robust, scalable, and low-latency solutions for real-time systemsLead R&D in NLP, Machine Learning, and AI to push the boundaries of contextual advertisingDeploy solutions to cloud infrastructure replicated globallyMaintain strict SLAs for response times and throughputAdvocate for best practices – TDD, CI/CD, automation, and code qualityCollaborate, mentor, and continuously improve yourself and the team🧰 Tech Stack HighlightsAI / NLP / ML:Large Language Models · Natural Language Processing · Machine LearningCore Technologies:Java · Python · AWS (EC2, Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, CloudFront, Kinesis, etc.) · MySQL (Aurora) · Gradle · Puppet · SpockData & Analytics:Google BigQuery · Data Studio · Amazon EMRInfrastructure:CloudFormation · Route53 · SQS · SNS · API GatewayWe operate in the programmatic advertising sector, requiring ultra-low latency (single-digitmillisecond responses) and high scalability.🎯 About YouEssential:Degree in Computer Science / Engineering or related fieldHands-on experience in NLP, ML, or AI (commercial or academic)Proven ability in training/refining LLMsStrong engineering background in Python, Java, Groovy, AWS, MySQL, Linux/Unix, Git, TDDSolid understanding of software quality, CI/CD, and problem-solvingExcellent communication and collaboration skillsDesirable:PhD in Natural Language ProcessingExperience with NLP frameworks and advanced AI models🌱 Why Join UsAt SAQAYA, you’ll:Work with state-of-the-art AI systemsBe part of an international, supportive teamHave the freedom to innovate and make real impactGrow your skills — whether as a technical specialist or future leaderEnjoy a culture of learning, automation, and excellence💼 Ready to make ads smarter, faster, and more human?Apply now and help shape the future of AI-driven contextual advertising.