Junior AI Engineer / Data Scientist Role

An Exhilarating Opportunity

Are You Ready for a Daring Challenge with The World’s Hottest Luxury Hotel Group? Disruptive by Design, FIVE Hotels and Resorts is Redefining ‘FIVE-Star’ Hospitality and Setting the Gold Standard across the Industry.

Join the FIVE Tribe - and Get Ready to Make Waves.

The Candidate

A Driven Self-Starter, you have Excellent Communication, Leadership and Organisational Skills. As an Astute Creative and Critical Thinker, you can Conceptualise and Implement Innovative Solutions in a Fast-Paced Environment. Not even the Smallest Detail Escapes Your Keen Eye and You Execute Tasks Proactively with Precision and Finesse. A ‘Can-Do!’ Attitude Coupled with An Inherent Flair for Taking Ownership Makes You a Highly Motivated Go-Getter.

Your Outgoing and Approachable Nature enables you to Seamlessly Connect with other ‘FIVERs’ and key Stakeholders, ensuring that Their and Your Journey at FIVE is nothing short of Sensational. Joining our Digital Marketing Team as Junior AI Engineer / Data Scientist Role will Empower you to deliver Exceptional Experiences across our award-winning Lifestyle Destinations. Jump on Board and Unlock your Potential in a Buzzing Environment that will take your Career to New Heights!

What We’re Looking For

 Experience

• 0–3 years of experience in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Engineering, or related fields
  
• Hands-on experience through internships, research projects, freelance work, or personal projects involving AI, analytics, or software development
  
• Exposure to real-world business applications of AI, machine learning, analytics, or automation is preferred
  

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL (mandatory)
  
• Solid understanding of data analysis, statistics, and machine learning fundamentals
  
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and libraries (such as Scikit-learn, Pandas, NumPy)
  
• Experience working with APIs, structured and unstructured data sources
  
• Understanding of LLMs, AI agents, prompt engineering, and API-based AI workflows
  
• Basic familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), including storage and compute services
  
• Understanding of data ingestion, ETL processes, and pipeline design
  
• Knowledge of data visualization and reporting tools is an advantage
  

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
  
• Ability to translate ambiguous business requirements into practical solutions
  
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
  
• Pragmatic approach to building scalable and maintainable solutions
  
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  
• Curiosity, adaptability, and eagerness to learn emerging AI technologies
  

What Makes This Role Unique

• Opportunity to work on real-world AI solutions used by operations, marketing, reservations, revenue teams, and guests
  
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies, LLMs, conversational AI, and advanced analytics
  
• High ownership and visibility from the beginning of your career
  
• Strong mentorship and accelerated learning environment
  
• Direct impact on business performance, guest experience, and operational efficiency
  

Performance KPIs

• Successful delivery of AI and data projects
  
• Accuracy and reliability of data pipelines and models
  
• Improvement in automation and operational efficiency
  
• Quality and performance of AI assistants and applications
  
• Adoption and business impact of deployed solutions
  

Key Responsibilities

AI & Data Applications

• Build and maintain Python applications leveraging machine learning models, LLM APIs, structured data, and cloud services
  
• Develop AI-powered tools and assistants that improve operational efficiency and guest experiences
  
• Support the design and deployment of conversational AI solutions across web and messaging platforms
  
• Collaborate with business teams to identify opportunities for AI-driven automation
  

Data Engineering & Pipelines

• Build, maintain, and optimize data pipelines for machine learning, analytics, and reporting
  
• Collect, clean, transform, and structure data from multiple internal and external sources
  
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and reliability across systems
  
• Support integration of APIs, cloud storage, and business platforms
  

Machine Learning & Model Evaluation

• Develop and test machine learning models for forecasting, personalization, and business optimization
  
• Evaluate model performance using appropriate metrics, validation frameworks, and monitoring processes
  
• Assist in feature engineering, model tuning, and performance analysis
  
• Monitor deployed models and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
  

Business Problem Solving

• Work closely with stakeholders across reservations, marketing, revenue, and operations teams
  
• Translate business requirements into practical AI and data solutions
  
• Analyse complex datasets to uncover actionable insights and recommendations
  
• Support decision-making through data-driven analysis and reporting
  
  

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Write clean, maintainable, and reusable code following best practices
  
• Document technical processes, models, and system architectures
  
• Stay updated with emerging AI technologies, tools, and industry trends
  
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of data and AI capabilities across the organization
  

The Team

‘FIVERs’ are Cultured yet Chic, Confident yet Self-Effacing, and Work Hard to Play even Harder. As a FIVE Tribe Member, you'll Personify the distinct ‘Vibe at FIVE’ and apply it to create Insta-Perfect Experiences for our Guests that keeps them Coming Back for More. If you Dream of being surrounded by Like-Minded Individuals who share your Passion for Delivering Unforgettable Moments that last a Lifetime – then Look No Further and Unleash your Next-Level Potential.

Sustainable Indulgence at FIVE

FIVE is a leader in Sustainable Luxury Living and Hospitality, with its UAE-based Destinations being the first and only Hotels in the UAE to obtain the International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC) for achieving 100% renewable electricity for 2022. The company's Science-Meets-Styled ‘Sustainable Indulgence’ Ethos has led to a completely LEED Platinum-certified operational hospitality portfolio. FIVE Palm Jumeirah and FIVE Jumeirah Village are also 3 Star SPIRE Rated Smart Buildings. FIVE Zurich, the only LEED Platinum hotel in Switzerland, achieved an impressive 84 Points under LEED v4's BD+C and ID+C rating system, making it one of just five hotels worldwide to receive Platinum Certification. FIVE illustrates its Commitment to making ‘Sustainability without Compromise on Luxury Living’ central to its Future Vision, with FIVE LUXE already on track to acquire LEED Platinum (BD+C). These Achievements highlight FIVE’s Comprehensive and Committed Scope of Sustainability Strategy permeating Operations, Governance and Community.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The FIVE Tribe represents over 70 nationalities across its over 1500 ‘FIVERs.’ FIVE is Committed to Hiring a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce as an Equal-Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, FIVE does not discriminate based on disability, race, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, nationality, marital status, or any other basis protected under national or local laws. Ranked 10th on the Great Workplaces in the UAE 2023 list of Large Organizations, the FIVE Tribe is more than a group of people working together – it is a Family bonded by common Values and Goals, Celebrating People, Culture and Diversity.

About FIVE Hotels and Resorts

FIVE Hotels and Resorts prides itself on being Disruptively Different and Daringly Unique. Our Growing Portfolio of Lavish Destinations are the epitome of Glamour and Experiential Luxury, and currently consists of FIVE Palm Jumeirah, FIVE Jumeirah Village, FIVE Zurich and FIVE LUXE. Joining our Exceptional FIVE Tribe means you are part of a team who Breaks Boundaries and offers Unbeatable Next-Level Experiences at FIVE’s award-winning Hotels, Dining Concepts, and 360-Degree Immersive Nightlife Venues. As part of the Accomplished FIVE Tribe, you will be part of a group of High Achievers who Fearlessly Challenge Conventions on a Global Stage.

Find out more here: fivehotelsandresorts.com

About FIVE Holdings

FIVE Holdings is a vertically integrated Group, and its current Portfolio includes 3 luxury hotels in the UAE, FIVE Palm Jumeirah, FIVE Jumeirah Village and FIVE LUXE, a hotel in Switzerland, FIVE Zurich, 2 hotels in Spain, Destino Pacha and El Hotel Pacha, a nightclub in Spain, Pacha Ibiza, 2 eponymous Fashion Lines, FIVE Mode and The Pacha Collection in the UAE and Spain; as well as a range of assets that include Toy Room, and WooMoon Storytellers (Globally).

FIVE’s focus is on a ‘Global Sustainable Entertainment Ecosystem,’ which is the integration of immersive entertainment with homegrown F&B concepts that results in a distinctive guest experience for an international and affluent audience of luxury-loving, eco-conscious Millennial and Gen-Z customers. The success of FIVE’s ‘Global Sustainable Entertainment Ecosystem’ is evident in its RevPAR being 1.4X, its F&B PAR being 3X and its TRevPAR being 2.1X greater than their respective competitor sets in Dubai for 2023.

Find out more here: fiveglobalholdings.com