Senior/Lead AI Engineer

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Relocation to Riyadh needed Up to 90,000 PLN net on B2B (25,000 USD) monthly Comprehensive relocation and housing support provided Annual education allowance of up to 20,000 USD for school tuitionJoin a landmark national AI initiative designed to shape the future of intelligent systems at scale.

Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this role offers an exceptional opportunity for senior AI architects andmachine learning leaders to drive innovation across Generative and Agentic AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Reinforcement Learning, and Multi-Modal architectures.

In this role, you will help transform advanced AI research into real-world impact by creating systems that can learn, reason, and act independently in complex situations. You will work closely with a world-class engineering team to design and deliver scalable AI platforms, shape their long-term strategy, and ensure that every stage from concept to deployment meets the highest technical standards.

Responsibilities:Design, develop, deploy, and maintain scalable machine learning systems supporting a large-scale government AI initiativeBuild and optimize advanced AI systems, including Generative and Agentic AI, Reinforcement Learning, Language Models (LLMs), and Multi-Modal architecturesConduct applied research, experimentation, and end-to-end product delivery in AI-driven solutionsDevelop and enhance analytical platforms with a strong emphasis on generative and agentic AI capabilitiesContinuously improve AI-powered agents to enhance their understanding, reasoning, and execution across diverse environments and interfacesDefine, implement, and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics to rigorously evaluate the performance, quality, and reliability of machine learning systemsCollaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environmentProvide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers in machine learning methodologies, fostering their professional growth and technical excellenceMust have qualifications:Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science , or a related field with a strong emphasis on Machine Learning or Artificial IntelligenceMinimum 5 years of experience in designing, developing, and optimizing machine learning systems, including model deployment, evaluation, data processing, debugging, and fine-tuning.At least 2 years of experience with cutting-edge Generative AI technologies (e.g., LLMs, Multi-Modal Models, Large Vision Models ) or related domains such as language modeling and computer vision.

Proven experience in testing, deploying, and launching software products, with a solid foundation in software design and architecture.

Willingness to relocate to Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)Fluent in EnglishPreferred qualifications:Hands-on experience with Agentic AI systems and ML domains such as Reinforcement Learning, Image Analysis, or Advanced Statistics .

Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and best engineering practices.

Demonstrated ability to define and track meaningful metrics for assessing ML system performance, scalability, and reliability.

Deep understanding of machine learning principles, coupled with a passion for mentoring and developing junior team members.

What we offer:Up to 25,000 USD monthly compensation (based on experience and qualifications)Comprehensive relocation and housing support providedAnnual education allowance of up to USD 20,000 for school tuitionUnique opportunity to lead AI innovation within a strategic, high-impact project in Saudi Arabia.