Full Stack Software Engineer

Job description

About the Institute of Foundation Models We are a dedicated research lab for building, understanding, using, and risk-managing foundation models. Our mandate is to advance research, nurture the next generation of AI builders, and drive transformative contributions to a knowledge-driven economy. **As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on the core of cutting-edge foundation model training, alongside world-class researchers, data scientists, and engineers, tackling the most fundamental and impactful challenges in AI development.** You will participate in the development of groundbreaking AI solutions that have the potential to reshape entire industries. Strategic and innovative problem-solving skills will be instrumental in establishing MBZUAI as a global hub for high-performance computing in deep learning, driving impactful discoveries that inspire the next generation of AI pioneers. **The Role** We are looking for a Full Stack Developer to collaborate with Researchers and ML Engineers to produce AI applications and solutions based on next gen AI research. You’ll be part of a cross-functional team that’s responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. As a Full Stack Developer, you should be comfortable around both front-end and back-end coding languages, development frameworks and third-party libraries. You should also be a team player with a knack for visual design and utility. ### Key Responsibilities - Collaborate with development teams and product managers to implement innovative software solutions based on requirements from internal and external stakeholders. - Able to develop entire architecture, responsive design, user interaction, and user experience. - Design client-side and server-side architecture - Able to develop entire architecture, responsive design, user interaction, and user experience. - Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency - Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software - Create security and data protection settings - Write technical documentation - Work with researchers, data scientists and analysts to improve software - Keep track of new development-related tools, frameworks, methods, and architectures. - Contribute to research publications and represent MBZUAI at industry conferences and events, showcasing the institution’s cutting-edge HPC and deep learning capabilities and establishing MBZUAI as a global leader in AI research and innovation. - Contribute to the development of intellectual property and thought leadership in the field of high-performance computing for deep learning - Perform all other duties as reasonably directed by the line manager that are commensurate with these functional objectives. ### Academic Qualifications - Bachelor’s Computer Science or relevant field required - Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science or relevant field preferred ### Professional Experience - Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role - Experience working with AI algorithms and the ability to develop systems accommodating AI related requirements - Experience developing desktop and mobile applications - Familiarity with common stacks - Familiarity with AJAX, GitHub & Git - Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery) - Knowledge of multiple back-end languages (e.g. C#, Java, Python) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, [Node.js/NPM)](http://Node.js/NPM)) - Familiarity with databases (e.g. MySQL, MongoDB), web servers (e.g. Apache) and UI/UX design - Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to address complex technical challenges. - Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross functional teams.