It Software Engineer jobs in Saudi Arabia

Mirai, a Scopely company based in Riyadh, is building transformative AI solutions focused on enhancing productivity, automation, and data-driven decision-making within the company’s internal operations and enterprise platforms.

Mirai is a subsidiary of Scopely, a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!", “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “Stumble Guys,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” and “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” among others.

Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long‑lasting interactive experiences that players enjoy for years.

Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.

Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.

Established in 2021 by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), Savvy Games Group is a games and esports company formed with a mission to drive the long‑term growth and development of the broader technology and innovation industry worldwide.

We’re seeking a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer (full‑stack) to join our growing GenAI team in Riyadh.

This role involves building end‑to‑end solutions that power our AI‑driven tools, analytics platforms, and game management systems. You will create web applications, APIs, and user interfaces that integrate AI capabilities into production workflows and enable teams across Mirai and Scopely to leverage our GenAI innovations.

4‑6 years of professional experience in full‑stack development. Familiarity with AI/ML platforms or LLM integration. Strong expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript and experience with at least one modern framework (React, Vue.js, or Angular). Proficiency in backend development with Node.js, Python (FastAPI/Django), or similar frameworks. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and basic containerization (Docker). Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs, with GraphQL knowledge as a plus. Working knowledge of databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Redis). Understanding of Git workflows, CI/CD concepts, and automated testing. Experience with or willingness to learn about integrating AI services into web applications. Good problem‑solving skills with a focus on creating clean, maintainable code. Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast‑paced, innovative environment.

• Design and develop full‑stack applications supporting AI‑powered analytics, automation tools, and internal platforms.
• Build responsive, intuitive user interfaces for AI model management, monitoring dashboards, and game development tools.
• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs that integrate with AI/ML pipelines and game systems.
• Create data visualization and monitoring solutions for AI model performance and game analytics.
• Implement and improve microservices that support AI operations.
• Work on authentication, authorization, and data management across our systems.
• Collaborate with AI engineers, data scientists, and game developers to translate AI capabilities into user‑friendly applications.
• Contribute to frontend development using modern frameworks while ensuring performance and accessibility.
• Participate in code reviews, share knowledge with team members, and contribute to technical best practices.

• Experience with real‑time communication (WebSockets, Server‑Sent Events).
• Knowledge of data visualization libraries (D3.js, Chart.js, Plotly).
• Experience with game development tools or gaming industry.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and message queuing systems.
• Experience with mobile app development (React Native, Flutter).
• Contributions to open‑source projects.
• Experience with Kubernetes and advanced DevOps practices.

Work directly with cutting‑edge AI technologies and learn from experienced AI team. Opportunity to progress to a senior role and lead larger technical initiatives. Exposure to large‑scale gaming systems with millions of users. Mentorship from senior engineers and architects. Access to learning resources and conference attendance.