Computational Research Expert (AI Specialist)

Saudi Aramco; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramco is seeking a Computational Research Expert with a strong AI background to join the R&D Center in Saudi Arabia. You will design, develop, and deploy advanced AI/ML solutions addressing complex business, scientific, and engineering challenges.

Your role includes leading end-to-end AI projects, integrating solutions with existing systems, and mentoring cross-functional teams while contributing to publications and patents. A PhD and 5+ years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in AI/CS/DS/Engineering/Math; PhD required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in AI/ML research or related roles.
• Proficiency in Python and large-scale data environments; PyTorch/TF/JAX skills required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate advanced AI/ML models.
• Engage with stakeholders to define AI-ready problem statements.
• Lead end-to-end AI projects from data to deployment and monitoring.
• Integrate AI solutions with existing systems and digital twins.
• Stay current with AI research and translate into practical applications.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams and mentor others.
• Contribute to technical documentation, patents, and publications.

Skills

Artificial intelligence background

Python

Big data

Research & development

Education

Bachelor's degree in AI/CS/DS/Engineering/Math

PhD

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

JAX

Python

Job description

Description:

Aramco energizes the world economy.

Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.

With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Overview

We are seeking Computational Research Expert with a strong background in Artificial Intelligence to join our Research & Development Center (R&D C).

R&D C conducts strategic research, development and demonstration programs in support of Aramco’s drive for innovation.

Your primary role is to design, develop, and deploy advance AI and ML solutions to address complex business, scientific, and engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate advanced AI/ML models
• Engage with stakeholders and domain experts to understand challenges, formulate AI-ready problem statements, and identify impactful solutions.
• Lead end-to-end AI projects, from data acquisition and feature engineering to deployment and performance monitoring.
• Integrate AI solutions with existing systems, digital twins, and operational workflows.
• Stay current with AI research and translate emerging methods into practical applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical guidance and mentorship.
• Contribute to technical documentation, patents, and publications.

Minimum Requirements

• As a successful candidate you will hold a Bachelor degree AI, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields. A PhD is also required.
• You should have a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• You will have a strong foundation in machine learning, statistics, and optimization.
• You will also have a proven track record of conducting advanced technical projects with an ability to connect basic science research with industrial applications.
• It is also necessary to have proficiency in Python and experience with large-scale data and computing environments. Coding in PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX skills are also required.

Work Location and Work Schedule

Work location: Within Saudi Arabia – To be specified in Job offer

Work schedule: Full Time – To be specified in Job offer

Job Posting Duration

Job posting start date: 12/18/2025

Job posting end date: 12/31/2026

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.

We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.

Job ID: 17280

Tagged as: Research & Dev Center Department