Engineering Manager, Saudi Arabia

The shape of it

In the posting’s own words

We are looking for a technically strong and customer-oriented Engineering Manager to lead the development of AI applications for Saudi government clients. This role sits at the intersection of engineering leadership, AI/ML delivery, and direct client engagement—requiring someone who is equally comfortable presenting to a government stakeholder as they are reviewing a system architecture or shipping code.

What it asks for · 8

• 6+ years of total software engineering experience, with a strong background in AI/ML engineering and full stack development
• 3+ years of engineering leadership experience, with a demonstrated ability to manage and develop high-performing technical teams
• Strong AI/ML engineering foundation—hands-on experience building, training, fine-tuning, or deploying machine learning models and LLM-based applications in production
• Full stack engineering proficiency across the entire application stack, including backend services, APIs, data pipelines, and frontend interfaces
• Proven experience in a customer-facing or client-embedded engineering role—comfortable engaging directly with government or enterprise clients, leading technical discussions, and building trust with non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to translate complex government business requirements into practical, scalable engineering solutions
• Track record of shipping high-quality products and features at pace in dynamic, ambiguous environments
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to adapt technical content for diverse audiences

What the job covers

• Lead and manage a team of engineers delivering AI-powered applications for KSA government clients, ensuring high-quality output and on-time delivery
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for KSA government stakeholders—translating complex engineering concepts into clear, accessible language for non-technical audiences
• Design, build, and optimize full stack AI applications end-to-end, from data pipelines and ML model integration through to APIs and frontend delivery
• Develop and deploy AI/ML solutions including LLM-powered features, AI agents, and intelligent automation tailored to government use cases
• Build and maintain robust API integrations connecting Scale's platform with government systems and third-party services
• Partner with product, go to market, and government counterparts to define requirements, scope solutions, and drive delivery from conceptualization through production
• Represent Scale in client-facing settings including workshops, demos, and executive briefings with KSA government agencies
• Manage the full product lifecycle across multiple workstreams simultaneously, balancing speed and quality in a fast-paced environment
• Inspire, mentor, and grow engineers on the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and customer focus
• Influence team culture, engineering processes, and best practices as a senior leader within the Global Public Sector organization

Tools and skills named

Words the posting leans on

• engineering11×
• government11×
• experience6×
• ai/ml5×
• technical5×
• apis4×
• applications4×
• clients4×
• delivery4×
• fast-paced3×
• full stack3×
• ksa government3×
• manage3×
• product3×
• services3×
• solutions3×

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