AI Solution Architect - EEMI

NetApp, Inc.; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

NetApp is seeking an AI Solution Architect in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to lead AI initiatives across the Middle East. The role involves developing AI solutions, collaborating with teams, and evangelizing AI technology. Candidates should possess strong technical expertise in AI and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans

Educational assistance and legal services

Volunteer time off program

Financial savings programs

Qualifications

• Demonstrable expertise in AI and GenAI.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Strong history of developing AI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Find and develop new AI business opportunities.
• Provide technical expertise to customers.
• Design solutions to drive business results.

Skills

AI solution design

Communication skills

Technical evangelism

Job description

Job Summary

As the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, businesses rely on NetApp to help them drive value from their data, specifically in the area of AI and GenAI. NetApp Solution Architects are technology experts and evangelists in their fields and are considered the pinnacle of technical professionalism

We are looking for an AI Solution Architect based in Saudi Arabia and aligned mainly with the Middle East market, but with EMEA-wide responsibility. The successful candidate will have demonstrable expertise AI, a curiosity for technology, and proven track record of designing AI solutions for customers.

What you will do

• Collaboratively find, qualify, and develop new AI business opportunities
• Provide deep technical expertise to our customers and partners
• Design customer solutions that help drive business-oriented results
• Support all stages of the sales cycle
• Contribute to RFx proposals
• Build and nurture an external network of technical contacts
• Participate in one-to-one and one-to-many customer presentations
• Be the NetApp evangelist for AI in the Middle East and beyond

What you will bring

• • • Demonstrable curiosity for technology and deep expertise in AI and GenAI data storage
    • Outstanding communication skills with a track record of technology evangelism
    • Strong history of AI solution design and proposal
    • Self-motivated business developer

    Fluent Arabic and English are essential – other languages are a bonus

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, and any protected classification.

Why NetApp?

In a world full of generalists, NetApp is a specialist. No one knows how to elevate the world's biggest clouds like NetApp. We are data-driven and empowered to innovate. Trust, integrity, and teamwork all combine to make a difference for our customers, partners, and communities.

We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favourite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.

If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.