Field CTO, Saudi Arabia

Wonderful Ltd.; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 299,962 - 449,943; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a hands-on Engineering Lead with 7–8+ years of software engineering experience. You will lead sales technical discussions, manage customer integrations, and build a high-performing team. Ideal candidates will have experience in pre-sales and possess strong Arabic and English language skills. The role demands capability in fast-paced environments and the ability to operate independently. This position offers a chance to shape the technical direction in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 7–8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.
• Proven experience in pre-sales or technical implementation.
• Customer-facing background in roles like Field CTO or Solutions Architect.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in Director, VP, or Founder roles.
• Ability to operate independently in a zero-to-one environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical side of sales and guide architecture discussions.
• Act as hands-on engineering lead and ship code.
• Build and lead a high-performing technical team.
• Drive customer integrations from scoping to deployment.
• Gather feedback, localize the product, and represent regional needs.

Skills

Software engineering

Solution architecture

Customer-facing experience

Leadership

Technical implementation

Arabic language proficiency

English language proficiency

Job description

Lead the technical side of sales: join early-stage conversations, present demos, and guide architecture and security discussions with leading enterprises.

Act as hands-on engineering lead - shipping code, building integrations, and setting high quality standards.

Build and lead a high-performing technical team across engineering, integration, and pre-sales.

Drive customer integrations, from scoping to deployment of AI agents, and ensure production accuracy.

Gather customer feedback, localize the product, and represent regional needs to the global Product team.

Serve as the local technical point of contact, building partnerships and handling escalations.

Requirements

7–8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.

Proven experience in pre-sales, solution architecture, or technical implementation.

Customer-facing background in roles such as Field CTO, Solutions Architect, or Deployed Engineer.

Demonstrated leadership experience (Director, VP, or Founder roles preferred).

Native Arabic language and professional English skills (written and spoken).

Ability to operate independently in a zero-to-one environment and build a team from scratch.

Bonus: Experience at fast-paced startup environments.