Engineering Manager, Saudi Arabia

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the development of AI applications for Saudi government clients. As a founding member of our regional team, you will help define how Scale AI shows up for some of the most ambitious public sector AI initiatives in the Gulf. 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 YOU'LL DO As an Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of engineers delivering AI-powered applications for KSA government clients, ensuring high-quality output and on-time delivery. You will serve as the primary technical point of contact for KSA government stakeholders, translating complex engineering concepts into clear, accessible language for non-technical audiences. You will design, build, and optimize full stack AI applications end-to-end, from data pipelines and ML model integration through to APIs and frontend delivery. You will also develop and deploy AI/ML solutions, build and maintain robust API integrations, and partner with product, go to market, and government counterparts to define requirements, scope solutions, and drive delivery from conceptualization through production. You will represent Scale in client-facing settings, including workshops, demos, and executive briefings with KSA government agencies. You will manage the full product lifecycle across multiple workstreams simultaneously, balancing speed and quality in a fast-paced environment. You will inspire, mentor, and grow engineers on the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and customer focus. You will also influence team culture, engineering processes, and best practices as a senior leader within the Global Public Sector organization. WHAT YOU'LL NEED To be successful in this role, you will need 6+ years of total software engineering experience, with a strong background in AI/ML engineering and full stack development. You will also need 3+ years of engineering leadership experience, with a demonstrated ability to manage and develop high-performing technical teams. You will have a strong AI/ML engineering foundation, with hands-on experience building, training, fine-tuning, or deploying machine learning models and LLM-based applications in production. You will also have full stack engineering proficiency across the entire application stack, including backend services, APIs, data pipelines, and frontend interfaces. WHY REMOTE As a remote employee, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere and maintain a healthy work-life balance. You will be part of a global team that is passionate about developing reliable AI systems for the world's most important decisions. You will have the opportunity to work with industry leaders and contribute to the development of AI applications that deliver real impact. BENEFITS We believe that everyone should be able to bring their whole selves to work, which is why we are proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive health plan, parental leave, education stipend, life insurance, equipment stipend, and flexible schedule. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.