AI Architect

SAP SE; Dubai; On-site; AED 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

A leading enterprise software company is seeking an experienced architecture professional to define AI-driven enterprise applications. The role involves designing scalable systems, guiding teams on best practices, and making impactful architectural decisions. The ideal candidate has over 6 years in software engineering, deep expertise in AI and ML architectures, and a passion for building robust systems. This position in Dubai emphasizes collaboration in a fast-paced environment with a focus on the Middle East region.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering or architecture.
• Deep expertise in software architecture for large-scale systems.
• Understanding of AI and ML system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Define architecture for enterprise-grade applications with AI.
• Guide teams on scalability, resilience, and compliance.
• Influence how engineering teams build and scale capabilities.

Skills

Software architecture for large-scale distributed systems

AI and ML system architecture

Generative AI solutions design

Cloud-native architecture

Data architecture and governance

Strong communication skills

Tools

Kubernetes

Containers

Job description

What you’ll build

• In this role, you’ll define the architecture for intelligent, enterprise‑grade applications and platforms with AI built into the core design rather than added as an afterthought.
• You’ll shape end‑to‑end solutions across application services, integration layers, data architecture, event‑driven systems, security, and AI/ML components. That includes designing patterns for model integration, batch and real‑time inference, feature and data pipelines, vector search, LLM orchestration, agent frameworks, evaluation services, and responsible AI controls.
• You’ll guide teams on scalability, resilience, interoperability, observability, privacy, and compliance, and ensure architecture choices support both near‑term delivery and long‑term platform evolution.
• Your work will directly influence how quickly engineering teams can build, govern, and scale AI‑enabled capabilities across products and customer scenarios.

What you bring

• You have deep expertise in software architecture for large‑scale distributed systems, including microservices, event‑driven patterns, APIs, integration layers, and data platforms.
• You have a strong understanding of AI and ML system architecture, including training pipelines, inference layers, model lifecycle design, and ML platform capabilities.
• You have experience designing enterprise‑grade generative AI solutions using LLMs, embeddings, vector databases, RAG patterns, tool use, and orchestration frameworks.
• You are skilled at designing scalable and secure application architectures that integrate transactional systems, analytical platforms, and AI‑powered services.
• You have strong knowledge of cloud‑native architecture, including containers, Kubernetes, infrastructure automation, observability, resilience, and performance engineering.
• You have experience defining reference architectures, design standards, and reusable technical patterns for AI‑enabled product development.
• You bring a strong understanding of data architecture, governance, metadata, privacy, and access patterns required to support trustworthy AI solutions.
• You evaluate build‑versus‑buy decisions across models, platforms, data services, and integration tooling, clearly articulating technical and business trade‑offs.
• You have knowledge of responsible AI, model governance, security controls, compliance requirements, and architectural guardrails for safe enterprise adoption.
• You have experience leading architecture reviews, influencing engineering roadmaps, and aligning technical direction across multiple teams or product areas.
• You communicate complex architectural decisions clearly to engineers, product leaders, and executive stakeholders.

About you

• You bring 6+ years of experience in software engineering, architecture, or a related field, with a strong track record of designing and delivering complex systems.
• You think in systems, with a strong ability to connect architecture decisions to broader platform strategy and business outcomes.
• You are a technical leader who influences without authority and drives alignment across teams and organizations.
• You are passionate about building robust, extensible systems that stand the test of time.
• You stay current with emerging technologies, particularly in AI, cloud, and distributed systems.

Location

You will be part of a growing AI and industry expert team dedicated to serving customers across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia / United Arab Emirates. We are building a collaborative, high‑impact environment that brings together deep AI expertise, strong industry knowledge, and regional understanding to help customers innovate, transform, and lead in their markets.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, etc.), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.