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Engineering Manager, Saudi Arabia

Scale AIRiyadh, Saudi ArabiaGPS Engineering
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Salary
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
25 Jun 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

This Engineering Manager position at Scale AI is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and focuses on leading the delivery of AI-powered applications for government clients. The role suits an experienced technical leader who enjoys direct stakeholder engagement and building production-grade artificial intelligence systems.

Role Overview

Scale AI is looking for a technically strong and customer-oriented Engineering Manager to lead the development of AI applications for Saudi government clients. This position combines engineering leadership, artificial intelligence delivery, and direct client engagement. As a founding member of the regional team in Riyadh, the manager helps shape public sector AI initiatives across the region, balancing hands-on technical architecture review with high-level executive briefings.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of engineers delivering AI-powered applications for KSA government clients, ensuring quality output and timely delivery.
Act as the primary technical contact for KSA government stakeholders, translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
Design, build, and optimize full-stack AI applications end-to-end, spanning data pipelines, machine learning model integration, APIs, and frontend delivery.
Develop and deploy AI and machine learning solutions, including LLM-powered features, intelligent automation, and AI agents tailored for government use cases.
Build and maintain robust API integrations connecting the Scale platform with government systems and third-party services.
Collaborate with product, go-to-market, and government counterparts to define requirements and drive delivery from concept to production.
Represent the organization in client-facing settings such as workshops, product demos, and executive briefings.
Manage the full product lifecycle across multiple workstreams simultaneously while mentoring and growing engineering team members.

Requirements

Total of 6 or more years of software engineering experience, featuring a strong background in AI/ML engineering and full-stack development.
At least 3 years of engineering leadership experience managing and developing high-performing technical teams.
Strong foundation in AI/ML engineering, with hands-on experience building, training, fine-tuning, or deploying machine learning models and LLM applications in production.
Proficiency across the full application stack, including backend services, APIs, data pipelines, and frontend interfaces.
Proven customer-facing or client-embedded engineering experience engaging directly with government or enterprise clients.
Experience designing and integrating APIs at scale, including RESTful services and AI/ML APIs.
Ability to translate complex government business requirements into scalable engineering solutions.
Excellent communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
Policy note: A 90-day waiting period is required before reconsidering candidates for the same role.

Nice to Have

Experience working in or with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
Arabic language skills.

Skills and Tools

LLM
Full Stack Development
AI/ML Engineering
API Integration
Team Leadership
Backend and Frontend Technologies
Data Pipelines

About the Company

Scale AI develops reliable artificial intelligence systems for critical global decisions. The organization provides high-quality data and full-stack technologies that power leading models, helping enterprises and governments build, deploy, and oversee impactful AI applications. Scale works with industry leaders, healthcare organizations, and government entities such as the U.S. Army and Air Force, as well as the Government of Qatar. The company operates as an inclusive, equal-opportunity workplace.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, visit the official Scale AI careers page or associated application links provided by the company.

Skills and tech stack

LLM

Questions candidates ask

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 6 or more years of total software engineering experience, which includes at least 3 years of engineering leadership experience.

What specific technical skills are highlighted for this role?

Key skills include Large Language Models (LLM), AI/ML engineering, full-stack development, API integration, and team management.

Is experience in the GCC region required?

GCC experience is not strictly mandatory, but it is strongly preferred, alongside optional Arabic language skills.

What is the waiting period if a candidate is re-applying?

The company policy requires a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the exact same role.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Scale AI careers page.

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