Technical Ecosystem Principal Engineer

aramco digital; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the digital domain is seeking a Technical Ecosystem Principal Engineer to oversee partnerships and technology integration. The role involves managing relationships, identifying innovative technologies, and ensuring compliance in all ecosystem engagements. Candidates should possess strong technical acumen and experience in partner management to drive ADC's strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or Technology Management.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 4+ years in partner management or ecosystem strategy.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with technology partners.
• Manage technical due diligence and integrate third-party technologies.
• Represent ADC at industry events and forums.

Skills

Technical acumen

Relationship management

Understanding of telecom ecosystems

Bridging technical and commercial conversations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or Technology Management

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview:

The Technical Ecosystem Principal Engineer is responsible for handling ADC’s relationships with technology partners, vendors, and the broader ecosystem. This includes scouting innovation, overseeing technical partnerships, and enabling integration between internal systems and external technologies. The role ensures ADC remains connected to global innovation trends and leverages partnerships for strategic advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with technology partners, startups, and research institutions to support ADC’s innovation agenda.
• Identify emerging technologies and evaluate their relevance to ADC’s network, platform, and product domains.
• Manage technical due diligence and integration of third-party technologies into ADC’s ecosystem.
• Act as a liaison between ADC’s internal teams and external partners to align roadmaps, APIs, and support requirements.
• Lead ecosystem mapping initiatives to track technology clusters, open-source initiatives, and standardization bodies.
• Coordinate joint innovation initiatives, PoCs, and co-development efforts with partners.
• Ensure contractual and technical compliance in all ecosystem engagements.
• Represent ADC at industry events, forums, and technical consortia related to emerging technologies.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or Technology Management (master’s preferred).

Experience:

• + 4 years in partner management, technical alliances, or ecosystem strategy.

Skills:

• Strong technical acumen and relationship management.
• Familiarity with telecom and digital innovation ecosystems.
• Ability to bridge technical and commercial conversations with senior stakeholders.