Engineering Manager

MOZN; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing technology firm in Riyadh is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team. This role involves overseeing the design, development, and operation of mission-critical AI-driven platforms. Ideal candidates should have 6+ years of experience in senior roles, strong hands-on experience in software and data engineering, and proficiency in tools such as Docker and Kubernetes. The company offers competitive compensation and a dynamic workplace focused on innovation in AI.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Top-tier health insurance

Dynamic workplace

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in senior technical roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with software and data engineering.
• Familiarity with AI/ML deployment and hybrid infrastructures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a cross-functional engineering organization.
• Oversee architecture, design, and delivery of AI-enabled systems.
• Drive modernization of cloud and on-prem infrastructure.

Skills

Full-stack development using Python

Experience with Node.js

Expertise in ETL design

Proficiency in Linux systems

Leadership and stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Apache Airflow

Terraform

Job description

About Mozn

Mozn is a rapidly growing technology firm revolutionising the field of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and it’s working to realise Vision 2030 with a proven track record of excellence in supporting and growing the tech ecosystem in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region. Mozn is the trusted AI technology partner for some of the largest government organizations, as well as many large corporations and startups.

We are in an exciting stage of scaling the company to provide AI‑powered products and solutions both locally and globally that ensure the growth and prosperity of our digital humanity. It is an exciting time to work in the field of AI to create a long‑lasting impact.

About the role

We are seeking an accomplished Engineering Manager with deep technical expertise across DevOps, Data Engineering, and Software Engineering to lead our multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will oversee the analysis, design, development, and operation of mission‑critical AI‑driven platforms serving public and private sector clients in Saudi Arabia. This position requires a strong hands‑on technical proficiency.

What you'll do

• Leading and mentoring a cross‑functional engineering organization encompassing multidisciplinary engineers
• Overseeing the end‑to‑end architecture, design, and delivery of AI‑enabled systems ensuring scalability, resilience, and compliance with local regulations (e.g., PDPL)
• Establishing and enforcing best practices in version control, CI/CD, testing, observability, and infrastructure automation
• Driving the modernization of cloud and on‑prem infrastructure, including containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure‑as‑code (Terraform, Ansible) practices
• Architecting and governing robust data pipelines supporting real‑time analytics, model training, and AI workflows using Spark, Kafka, Airflow, SQL, and NoSQL databases
• Providing technical direction on software design patterns, microservices architectures, and system integrations using Python, Node.js, and modern front‑end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue)
• Ensuring reliability and uptime targets through proactive SRE practices such as monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK), incident management, and performance optimization
• Leading capacity planning, cost optimization, and environment management across multi‑cloud (AWS, GCP, OCI, Azure) and on‑premise ecosystems
• Guiding recruitment, technical assessments, and professional development across engineering teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related technical field
• 6+ years of experience in senior technical roles
• Strong hands‑on experience across:
  • Software Engineering: Full‑stack development using Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, React, and/or Angular
  • Data Engineering: Expertise in ETL design, data modeling, and orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow, Spark, Kafka, and modern data warehouses (BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift)
  • Site Reliability Engineering: Proficiency in Linux systems, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab CI), and cloud automation tools (Terraform, Ansible)
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, APIs, security best practices, and observability
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated success in scaling teams, defining KPIs, and ensuring delivery excellence
• Familiarity with AI/ML solution deployment, MLOps pipelines, and hybrid infrastructure environments is highly desirable

Benefits

• You will be at the forefront of an exciting time for the Middle East, joining a high‑growth rocket‑ship in an exciting space.
• You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust. We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best.
• The fundamentals will be taken care of: competitive compensation, top‑tier health insurance, and an enabling culture so that you can focus on what you do best.
• You will enjoy a fun and dynamic workplace working alongside some of the greatest minds in AI.
• We believe strength lies in difference, embracing all for who they are and empowered to be the best version of themselves.