Python AI Engineer

We're looking for a Python AI Engineer to join our team in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, in an on-site working mode. This role focuses on developing production-ready AI/ML solutions and transforming AI prototypes into scalable backend applications. You will drive impactful solutions for enterprise clients through robust Python backend development, seamless system integration and close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The deadline for submission is 17/09/2026.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Python backend services for AI/ML applications
• Build and integrate APIs, ML models, LLM components, RAG pipelines, databases and external systems
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, architects and stakeholders to move prototypes into production
• Ensure code quality, performance, reliability, testing and maintainability
• Support deployment, monitoring, debugging and continuous improvement of AI/ML services

Requirements

• Strong Python development experience
• Backend skills with FastAPI, Flask or Django
• Experience with REST APIs, databases, Docker, Git and CI/CD basics
• Practical understanding of ML/AI concepts, model inference and data processing
• Experience integrating ML models or LLM components into backend systems
• Ability to work independently with partially defined requirements
• Familiarity with AI coding tools like Claude, Cursor and Git Copilot
• Fluent English communication skills (B2 level or higher)
• Academic degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field
• Valid SCE (Saudi Council of Engineers) certificate (with IT related discipline) is required for this position

Nice to have

• Experience with LLMs, RAG, embeddings, vector databases, LangChain, LlamaIndex and OpenAI/Azure OpenAI
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, Kubernetes/OpenShift, message queues or MLOps tools