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Proudly voted a Great Place to Work, we are a dynamic startup in the SaaS space that is revolutionizing the way businesses communicate. Our team is made up of 500 energetic and passionate Unifones who are dedicated to delivering the best possible experience to 5000+ customer-centric companies.

We pride ourselves on our fun and collaborative work environment, where creativity and new ideas are constantly encouraged. As shareholders in the business, we’re so much more than a group of passionate communicators. We are Unifones. Join our team and be a part of something big!

Meet the team!

Our Engineering team is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the systems and technologies that drive Unifonic’s solutions. We work closely with other departments to ensure our products and services meet the needs of our customers. If you are passionate about technology and are excited about working on cutting-edge communication and engagement solutions, we want you on our team.

As an AI Product Engineer, you will be instrumental in defining and leading the vision, strategy, and execution of AI-powered solutions that elevate customer experiences. You’ll play a key role in transforming emerging technologies—such as Large Language Models (LLMs), generative AI, and automation—into customer-centric products that deliver measurable business value.

Help us shape the future of communication by:

• Owning and maintaining the AI product roadmap, balancing innovation with business priorities while aligning with organizational goals.

• Leading the development of AI/ML-powered solutions, working closely with data scientists, engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-impact products.

• Translating complex AI concepts into clear business outcomes, ensuring alignment between technical capabilities and customer needs.

• Conducting customer and market research (interviews, competitive analysis, trend tracking) to uncover opportunities for AI-driven innovation.

• Defining and monitoring success metrics and KPIs, using data-driven insights to iterate on features and optimize performance.

• Managing the full product lifecycle from ideation, prototyping, and backlog prioritization to testing, deployment, and scaling.

• Ensuring products are built with ethical AI principles, adhering to fairness, transparency, and data privacy best practices.

• Partnering with customer-facing teams to gather feedback, validate solutions, and drive adoption.

What you'll bring:

• 4+ years of product management experience with a proven track record of delivering successful products.

• 1+ years leading AI initiatives or strong experience with data-driven products and demonstrated interest in AI/ML.

• Solid understanding of AI technologies, including LLMs, generative AI, NLP, and automation frameworks.

• Hands-on experience with AI prototyping tools, APIs, and developer ecosystems.

• Ability to translate customer and business needs into technical requirements and prioritize effectively.

• Strong data-driven mindset with experience defining KPIs and leveraging analytics to guide product decisions.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Excellent communication and presentation skills for engaging stakeholders, executives, and customers.

• Ability to shift seamlessly between strategic vision and tactical execution.

• Experience working in fast-paced SaaS or startup environments.

• Previous experience in customer service platforms or conversational marketing.

As a Unifone you will receive a range of benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus.

• Unifonic share scheme (we are all owners!).

• 30 holiday days after the first anniversary.

• Your Birthday off!

• Spend up to 25 days per year working from anywhere in the world!

• Paid leave for new parents.

• LinkedIn learning license.

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Role Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic, knowledgeable, and engaging AI and Digital Transformation Trainer/Consultant to lead workshops, design training programs, and consult with clients on leveraging AI technologies and driving successful digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deliver training programs on AI, machine learning, data analytics, and digital transformation strategies.
• Facilitate hands-on workshops and interactive sessions for diverse audiences.
• Provide consultancy services to organizations undergoing digital transformation.
• Customize training content based on client needs, industry trends, and learner feedback.
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in AI tools, platforms, and digital innovation.
• Assess and report on training outcomes and transformation impact.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate technology and learning solutions.
  
  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business, or related field. (PhD is preferred)
• Proven experience (5+ years) as a trainer, consultant, or educator in AI and digital transformation.
• Strong knowledge of AI tools and platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Azure AI, TensorFlow).
• Experience in change management, digital strategy, and business process transformation.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Certifications in AI, Data Science, or Digital Transformation (e.g., Microsoft AI Fundamentals, Certified Digital Transformation Professional) are a plus.
  
  

• Passion for teaching and mentoring.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Flexibility to deliver training in various formats (in-person, online, hybrid).
• Cross-industry consulting experience is a plus.
  
  

• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunities to work with global clients and projects.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Continuous learning and professional development.
• A collaborative and innovative team environment.
  
  

• CV;
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• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Education and Training
• Industries Research Services

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Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Presales Engineer with a strong background in digital technologies and solution architecture to support our sales and delivery teams. This role requires the ability to understand customer challenges, design tailored technical solutions, and demonstrate value across key domains including data analytics, cloud, AI, and application development .

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the sales team to understand client requirements and propose customized solutions
• Design and present technical architecture aligned with customer needs and industry best practices
• Deliver technical presentations, product demos, and Proof of Concepts (PoCs)
• Support RFP/RFI responses, solution proposals, and pricing estimations
• Bridge communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and market trends relevant to our client focus areas

Core Technical Expertise Required:

Data Analytics : Familiar with designing analytical solutions, dashboards, and insights delivery

AI & Machine Learning : Familiarity with ML workflows, model training/integration (not deep research-focused)

Cloud Computing

• Cloud migration strategies and architecture
• Infrastructure and platform services across Any Cloud technologies
• Cloud-native application design and deployment

Custom Application Development Experience

• Full lifecycle expertise in Java, Web & Mobile application development
• Integration with APIs, backend systems, and third-party services

Preferred / Advantageous Experience with the Following Platforms:

• Pega (BPM & case management solutions)
• web Methods and IBM Integration Suite
• Google Apigee (API management)
• Camunda (workflow and process automation)

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in presales, solution engineering, or technical consulting
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proven client-facing experience in enterprise-level engagements
• Ability to write clear and concise technical proposals and documentation

Why Join Us?

• Work on strategic digital transformation projects with leading telecom client.
• Opportunity to shape cutting-edge solutions in cloud, AI, and integration
• Dynamic work environment with high visibility and impact

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Presales Engineer with a strong background in digital technologies and solution architecture to support our sales and delivery teams. This role requires the ability to understand customer challenges, design tailored technical solutions, and demonstrate value across key domains including data analytics, cloud, AI, and application development .

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the sales team to understand client requirements and propose customized solutions
• Design and present technical architecture aligned with customer needs and industry best practices
• Deliver technical presentations, product demos, and Proof of Concepts (PoCs)
• Support RFP/RFI responses, solution proposals, and pricing estimations
• Bridge communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and market trends relevant to our client focus areas

Core Technical Expertise Required:

Data Analytics : Familiar with designing analytical solutions, dashboards, and insights delivery

AI & Machine Learning : Familiarity with ML workflows, model training/integration (not deep research-focused)

Cloud Computing

• Cloud migration strategies and architecture
• Infrastructure and platform services across Any Cloud technologies
• Cloud-native application design and deployment

Custom Application Development Experience

• Full lifecycle expertise in Java, Web & Mobile application development
• Integration with APIs, backend systems, and third-party services

Preferred / Advantageous Experience with the Following Platforms:

• Pega (BPM & case management solutions)
• web Methods and IBM Integration Suite
• Google Apigee (API management)
• Camunda (workflow and process automation)

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in presales, solution engineering, or technical consulting
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proven client-facing experience in enterprise-level engagements
• Ability to write clear and concise technical proposals and documentation

Why Join Us?

• Work on strategic digital transformation projects with leading telecom client.
• Opportunity to shape cutting-edge solutions in cloud, AI, and integration
• Dynamic work environment with high visibility and impact

Director, Product Management - Advanced Analytics & AI

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary

Director, Product Management - Advanced Analytics & AI

Services team is a key differentiator for Mastercard, providing the cutting-edge services that help our customers make smarter decisions and drive better outcomes. Focused on thinking big and scaling fast around the globe, this agile team is responsible for end-to-end solutions for a diverse global customer base. Centered on data-driven technologies and innovation, these services include consulting & innovation services in payments and beyond, data insights and analytics solutions as well as loyalty and marketing programs and platforms.

Within the Services organization, the Business & Market Insights product organization is focused on creating and delivering superior products and services that equip our clients with the right data-powered solutions, insights, and advisory services, to drive confident decision-making for better outcomes. This team is accountable for ensuring we are growing our business through thoughtful product road mapping that evolves our solution sets to meet existing and new use cases, influencing global product managers to ensure the solutions in region are effective and partnering with our Services Business Development and Client Services teams to drive relevant go-to-market solutions for our customers in the region.

This role is responsible for the presales and management of Advanced Analytics products in EEMEA region with a special focus on West Arabia division while supporting the broader EEMEA B&MI Advanced Analytics product management team for region-wide initiatives.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

- Owning and driving the P&L aspirations of the Advanced Analytics products in EEMEA, in close coordination with the regional Services business leads and specialist sales teams in the region.
- Determining and driving forward the product innovation agenda and product roadmap in partnership with the global product leads and regional stakeholders.
- Ensuring successful commercialization of new and existing solutions in collaboration with the business development teams and client services teams in the region incl. providing specialist sales support, driving marketing and thought leadership initiatives
- Ensuring flawless delivery of the product and maintaining the highest standards of quality in our customer relationships
- Interface with Mastercard leadership across the organization to represent the suite of capabilities and products
- Monitor external environment to ensure our solutions remain market leading/competitive

Candidates for this role will likely have answered 'yes' to the following questions:

- Do you have a track record of successfully managing a P&L?
- Are you passionate about driving smarter decisions and better outcomes for customers?
- Are you comfortable with advanced analytics and AI topics, and addressing client challenges with data driven advisory solutions?
- Are you flexible to engage on strategic issues, drive detailed execution plans to address client needs by directing and managing a high capability team
- Can you lead by example and role up your sleeves to develop/deliver work-product?
- Do you have a background in building products and developing intellectual capital?
- Do you have experience successfully leading teams and developing talent?
- Are you motivated by working in a flat hierarchy and making broad contributions?

All About You

- Experience with data, advanced analytics, AI, technology platforms, and emerging trends
- Proven track record in leading and growing product line P&Ls
- Strong leadership and influencing skills
- Drives a collaborative culture across global and regional teams towards desired outcomes
- Interest in advanced analytics & technology and desire to apply technology to solve problems
- Communicates with impact and demonstrated ability to build relationships with senior executives in a matrixed multi-cultural environment
- Knowledge of the financial services industry (retail banking, digital payments) and the non-financial services sector (retail & commerce, digital players)
- Intellectually curious and passionate about new applications, technologies and solutions
- Bachelor's degree required

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.

The purpose of an AI engineer position is to design, develop, and implement artificial intelligence solutions to address complex problems and enhance processes within an organization. This role aims to leverage advanced algorithms, machine learning, and deep learning techniques to create intelligent systems that can analyze data, make predictions, and automate tasks. Ultimately, the AI engineer contributes to technological innovation, improves efficiency, and helps the organization stay competitive by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence in various applications, such as data analysis, image recognition, natural language processing, and more.

1. Design and optimize machine learning algorithms for specific applications.
2. Manage and preprocess large datasets to extract relevant features for training AI models.
3. Train machine learning models and evaluate their performance through testing.
4. Use programming languages (e.g., Python, Java) for AI development.
5. Apply expertise in deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch to build and implement neural networks.
6. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, software engineers, and domain experts.
7. Analyze complex problems and propose innovative AI solutions to address business challenges.
8. Stay updated on the latest advancements in AI and integrate new technologies into existing systems.
9. Ensure AI applications comply with ethical standards and legal regulations.
10. Prepare comprehensive documentation for algorithms, models, and processes.
11. Engage in ongoing learning to stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends.
12. Assist in deploying AI models into production environments, ensuring scalability and efficiency.

We are seeking a Generative AI Engineer to join our team and help design, build, and optimize applications powered by large language models (LLMs) and other generative AI technologies. This role combines deep technical expertise with creativity in prompt design, system integration, and deployment of AI-driven solutions that deliver real-world impact.

You will work closely with product, research, and engineering teams to develop scalable, reliable, and effective AI solutions—from backend infrastructure to prompt optimization.

• LLM Application Development: Build and deploy AI-powered applications leveraging LLMs, multimodal models, and generative AI frameworks.
• Prompt Engineering: Design, test, and optimize prompts to achieve reliable, high-quality outputs for diverse use cases.
• Model Integration: Integrate third-party models (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, open-source LLMs) into production systems using APIs and MCP servers.
• MLOps/AI Infrastructure: Configure and manage model-serving environments, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability.
• Data Handling: Preprocess and manage datasets to fine-tune or adapt models for specific business needs.
• Collaboration: Partner with product managers, designers, and researchers to align AI capabilities with user experience goals.
• Evaluation & Monitoring: Define metrics, run experiments, and monitor generative AI systems for quality, bias, and performance.
• Innovation: Stay up to date with the latest advancements in generative AI and propose creative applications of emerging technologies.

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• Strong background in AI/ML, with a focus on generative models.
• Strong proficiency in Python and hands-on experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Hugging Face.
• Practical experience with LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Cohere) or open-source models (e.g., LLaMA, Mistral, Falcon).
• Expertise in prompt engineering and prompt optimization for diverse tasks.
• Proven experience in configuring and setting up MCP servers or similar model-serving infrastructure.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable AI solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership of challenges and drive solutions.
• Publications, research contributions, or involvement in open-source generative AI projects are a strong plus.

This is more than just an engineering role. it’s an opportunity to shape the infrastructure and technical future of Lucidya. You’ll play a key part in scaling our platform, building a strong engineering culture, and delivering technology that empowers companies across the region and beyond.

We offer Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP) to give you ownership in the company’s success, along with performance-based bonuses to reward your impact and dedication. As part of a fast-growing team, you’ll have the autonomy to lead, innovate, and grow—both personally and professionally.

Lucidya is the leading customer experience intelligence platform in the MENA region, helping organizations deeply understand and serve their customers using cutting-edge AI. As we expand our AI capabilities, we are building agentic AI services that can reason, plan, and act autonomously to deliver real business value.

We are looking for an AI Agent Architect to design and lead the architecture of our next-generation AI agent systems.

As an AI Agent Architect, you will own the end-to-end design of agent systems at Lucidya. Your role is to define how agents reason, interact with tools, collaborate as multi-agent systems, manage memory, and operate safely at scale. You will work closely with ML engineers, backend engineers, product managers, and UX designers to turn advances in LLMs and agent frameworks into robust, production-ready systems fully integrated with Lucidya’s platform.

We are seeking someone with a deep understanding of AI technologies who can architect systems that enable intelligent, goal-driven behaviors in our products. Collaboration is key: you will work across teams to align AI solutions with business needs, enhance user experiences, and bring innovative ideas from concept to production.

• Design and implement the architecture of Lucidya’s AI agents, including reasoning loops, planning, reflection, and multi-agent collaboration.
• Research and apply state-of-the-art methods in machine learning, natural language processing, and reinforcement learning.
• Guide the development of prototypes and proof-of-concept models, experimenting with emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with software engineers and data scientists to integrate AI capabilities seamlessly into Lucidya products.
• Architect scalable and secure agent–tool interactions (e.g., CRM, analytics APIs, external systems).
• Ensure AI solutions align with product goals and deliver measurable business value.
• Design short-term and long-term memory architectures for agents.
• Build retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines using vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS).
• Conduct evaluations of agent performance and optimize algorithms based on analytics and user feedback.
• Define observability standards for monitoring, debugging, and improving agent behaviors.
• Produce clear design documentation, specifications, and best practices for AI agent development.
• Establish AI governance and safety guardrails, ensuring agents act responsibly and in compliance with regulations.
• Stay current on the latest advancements in LLM, multi-agent, and AI systems research.
• Mentor engineers on agent orchestration and AI architecture best practices.
• Act as the subject matter expert and key driver of agentic AI within Lucidya.

• BA/BS or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML development with a proven track record in AI system architecture.
• Demonstrated experience designing and deploying LLM-driven or multi-agent AI systems.
• Strong knowledge of AI algorithms, including supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python (Java or equivalent a plus).
• Hands-on experience with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Expertise in LLM frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel).
• Experience with natural language processing and modern NLP libraries.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and MLOps tools (MLflow, Weights & Biases, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid grounding in software architecture principles and distributed systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an innovative mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to lead discussions on AI system design.

This is more than just an engineering role. it’s an opportunity to shape the infrastructure and technical future of Lucidya. You’ll play a key part in scaling our platform, building a strong engineering culture, and delivering technology that empowers companies across the region and beyond.

We offer Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP) to give you ownership in the company’s success, along with performance-based bonuses to reward your impact and dedication. As part of a fast-growing team, you’ll have the autonomy to lead, innovate, and grow—both personally and professionally.

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Established in 2015 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, The Professionals has emerged as a leading management consulting firm in the region. Over the years, we have cultivated success by providing distinctive consulting services to partners across various industries. Our approach involves integrating global best practices with a deep understanding of local dynamics to meet our partners’ business needs.

Job Purpose:

As an AI Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for managing and developing a team of highly skilled AI engineers while also remaining hands-on in the technical work. This dual focus ensures that you will guide your team to deliver high-quality AI solutions while actively contributing to architectural decisions, code reviews, performance optimizations, and proof-of-concept developments. You will foster a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and collaboration, ensuring that both technology and talent thrive under your leadership.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Serving as the technical authority on AI model design, architecture, and integration within the product ecosystem.
• Leading the evaluation, selection, and implementation of AI/ML frameworks, tools, and best practices, ensuring scalability, robustness, and maintainability.
• Participating in hands-on coding, solution prototyping, and code reviews to maintain high-quality standards and guide the team through complex technical challenges.
• Overseeing and refining the AI development lifecycle, including model training, validation, deployment, and ongoing improvement.
• Leading a team of AI engineers, providing mentorship, regular feedback, and career development support.
• Defining clear performance expectations, conducting performance reviews, and identifying growth opportunities for team members.
• Fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performance team culture that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and collaboration.
• Collaborating with recruitment and HR to identify, attract, and retain top AI engineering talent, ensuring the team’s ongoing growth and success.
• Working closely with the Director of AI Development, Product Managers, Designers, Data Scientists, and other Engineering leaders to translate business requirements into technical roadmaps and actionable engineering plans.
• Ensuring seamless integration of AI capabilities into existing and future products, partnering with platform, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to optimize deployment and operations.
• Communicating technical topics effectively to non-technical stakeholders, making recommendations and reporting progress, risks, and opportunities.
• Implementing and continuously improving the development processes, standards, and tools that drive efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
• Ensuring adherence to best practices in model governance, performance monitoring, and compliance with relevant data privacy and security regulations.
• Monitoring engineering metrics and KPIs, leveraging data-driven insights to improve development velocity, code quality, and team efficiency.

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of software development experience with at least 3 years focused on AI/ML engineering and related technologies.
• Proven track record of leading, mentoring, or managing engineering teams, preferably in high-growth or innovative tech environments.
• Hands-on experience with a range of AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), advanced modeling techniques (NLP, CV, recommendation systems), and production-grade model deployments.
• Proficiency in Python, cloud platforms (e.g., OCI, AWS, GCP), CI/CD workflows, and modern software engineering practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate teams and build productive cross-functional relationships.
• A strategic and solution-oriented mindset, capable of balancing technical depth with big-picture thinking.
• A competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for learning and development

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting, IT System Custom Software Development, and Business Consulting and Services

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