Role overview

Scale AI’s Global Public Sector team is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the development of AI-powered applications for Saudi government clients in Riyadh. This role combines technical leadership, AI/ML expertise, and direct client engagement, requiring someone comfortable both presenting to government stakeholders and architecting complex systems. As a founding member of the regional team, you will shape how Scale delivers ambitious public sector AI initiatives across the Gulf.

Key responsibilities

Lead and manage an engineering team delivering AI-powered applications for KSA government clients while maintaining quality standards and meeting delivery timelines.
Serve as the primary technical contact for Saudi government stakeholders, translating engineering concepts into language accessible to non-technical audiences.
Design, build, and optimize full-stack AI applications from data pipelines and ML model integration through to APIs and frontend delivery.
Develop and deploy AI and ML solutions including LLM-powered features, AI agents, and intelligent automation customized for government use cases.
Build and maintain API integrations connecting Scale’s platform with government systems and third-party services.
Partner with product, go-to-market, and government teams to define requirements, scope solutions, and drive delivery from concept through production.
Represent Scale in client-facing activities including workshops, demos, and executive briefings with KSA government agencies.
Mentor and develop engineers on the team while establishing technical excellence and customer-focused culture.

Requirements

At least six years of software engineering experience with a strong background in AI/ML engineering and full-stack development.
At least three years of engineering leadership experience demonstrating the ability to manage and develop high-performing technical teams.
Hands-on experience building, training, fine-tuning, or deploying machine learning models and LLM-based applications in production environments.
Full-stack engineering proficiency across backend services, APIs, data pipelines, and frontend interfaces.
Proven experience in customer-facing or client-embedded engineering roles, comfortable engaging directly with government or enterprise clients and leading technical discussions with non-technical stakeholders.
Experience designing and integrating APIs at scale, including RESTful services and AI/ML APIs.
Ability to translate complex government business requirements into practical, scalable engineering solutions and ship high-quality products at pace in dynamic environments.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to adapt technical content for diverse audiences.
Experience working in or with the Gulf Cooperation Council region is strongly preferred; Arabic language skills are a plus.

What makes this role worth considering

This position offers the opportunity to be a founding member of Scale AI’s Saudi Arabia team, shaping how the organization delivers AI solutions to government partners in one of the world’s most dynamic regions. Your work will directly impact millions of citizens through custom AI applications addressing critical government challenges, from national language models to intelligent automation systems that transform public sector operations.