Research Engineer: Computer Vision Department – Agentic Pipelines (Climate and Earth Observation)

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is a research-focused university in Abu Dhabi, and the first university dedicated entirely to the advancement of science through AI. The university empowers the next generation of AI leaders, driving innovation and impactful applications of AI through world-class education and interdisciplinary research.

About the role:

The Computer Vision department at MBZUAI is seeking a Research Engineer to design and implement intelligent, autonomous pipeline systems that analyze, interpret, and act upon large-scale climate and Earth observation data. The successful candidate will contribute to developing adaptive systems that bridge AI reasoning with real-world environmental understanding — enabling dynamic, data-driven climate forecasting and sustainable decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Agentic Pipeline Architecture:

• Design autonomous data-to-action pipelines integrating perception, reasoning, and control
• Develop multi-agent frameworks for automated environmental analysis and adaptive intervention
• Implement scalable orchestration systems to manage multimodal data (satellite, sensor, and simulation)
• Build real-time feedback loops for model-driven climate monitoring and scenario adaptation

System Integration & Optimization:

• Integrate large-scale datasets from diverse Earth observation sources
• Optimize agentic inference efficiency for real-time environmental decision pipelines
• Develop metrics and benchmarking protocols to evaluate pipeline robustness and scalability
• Support infrastructure design for cloud-based and distributed deployments

Collaboration & Reporting:

• Work closely with research scientists, climate experts, and engineers to define goals and deliverables.
• Produce periodic reports and visual dashboards to track performance and outcomes.
• Contribute to publications, demos, and open-source releases

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, AI, or related fields.

A postgraduate degree (MSc) will be strongly preferred.

Minimum:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in software or AI pipeline engineering.
• Strong programming skills in Python (and optionally C++).
• Experience with cloud services, APIs, and data integration.
• Experience building agentic or autonomous systems.

Preferred:

• Background in Earth observation, climate systems
• Familiarity with geospatial or remote-sensing data.
• Publications or open-source contributions in AI/ML or climate-tech.

What we offer:

• A stimulating research environment at MBZUAI with leading experts in AI.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package aligned with top-tier academic markets.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and travel to major conferences.
• A one-year appointment with the possibility of extension up to three years based on performance and project needs.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

1. Cover letter
2. Current Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)
3. A link to your Google Scholar profile

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

For more information or to apply, please visit MBZUAI Careers or contact Dr. Salman Khan .