Artificial Intelligence Consultant

700Apps; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Saudi Arabia is looking for an experienced AI Lead to manage a dynamic team of AI engineers and data scientists. The role involves leading projects focused on cutting-edge AI technologies, including NLP and LLM, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results. Candidates must have significant experience in machine learning and excellent leadership skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI technology.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in machine learning, recommendation, and natural language processing.
• 5+ years of experience leading AI projects.
• 7+ years of experience with LLM projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of AI engineers and data scientists.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements.
• Design and implement AI models and algorithms.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Customer-facing experience

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Python

Java

C++

Job description

700AAps seeks a highly motivated and experienced AI Lead to join our dynamic team. As an AI Lead, you will lead a talented group of AI engineers and data scientists to develop cutting-edge AI solutions (NLP-LLM focused) for our clients. This is a unique opportunity to work on exciting projects and shape the future of AI technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of AI engineers and data scientists, providing technical guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including software developers, product managers, and business analysts, to define project requirements and deliver high‑quality AI solutions.
• Drive innovation by staying up‑to‑date with the latest trends and advancements in AI technologies such as Gen / Agentic AI and its tools.
• Design and implement AI models and algorithms to solve complex business problems.
• Design offline evaluation metrics and online evaluation metrics that leads to the success of the project.
• Provide mentorship and training to team members to enhance their technical skills and professional growth.
• Ensure the timely delivery of AI projects within budget and scope, while maintaining high quality and client satisfaction.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations to understand their needs, demonstrate the value of AI solutions, and provide technical expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. A Ph.D. in AI or a related field is a plus.
• Proven 10+ years of experience in areas of machine learning, recommendation, and natural language processing.
• 5+ year of experience leading AI projects, preferably in a software development or consulting environment.
• 7+ years of experience in designing and implementing projects that involve LLM.
• 5+ years of customer-facing, project-delivery experience, professional services, and / or consulting experience.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++, and familiarity with AI frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Solid understanding of data processing, data analysis, and feature engineering techniques.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
• Experience in DevOps / MLOps methodologies and project management tools is a plus.