44 AI Strategy jobs in Saudi Arabia

Sia
is a next-generation management consulting firm and a pioneer of Consulting 4.0. We offer a unique blend of AI and design capabilities, augmenting traditional consulting to deliver superior value across more than 30 sectors and services.

Sia
's mission is to craft state-of-the-art narratives for transformation and innovation and to deploy these at scale. Our goal is to drive transformations that generate a positive impact. With a global presence of 51 offices worldwide and leveraging the expertise of 3,000 consultants in 20 countries, we optimize client projects globally. Through our Consulting for Good approach, we strive for next-level impact by developing innovative CSR solutions for our clients, making sustainability a lever for profitable transformation.

In the Middle East, we provide expert Consulting services in Strategy, Growth & Innovation, and Business Transformation, across a broad spectrum of high-stakes strategic topics for our clients with a distinguished history of achievements and expertise. Propelled by our Partners and international teams, we are proud to play a crucial role in advancing visions in both the public and private sectors. In addition to these services, through the Sia Institute, we offer comprehensive training programs and workshops, meticulously tailored to meet the regional needs.

Why join the Sia Village?

Excellence | Entrepreneurship | Innovation | Teamwork | Care & Support | Employee Wellbeing

These are the six core values that guide all our actions. As an expression of our values, our Sia Village concept describes our commitment to fostering a sense of community within and among our offices. We believe that knowledge sharing is the key, not only to innovation, but to the growth and development of our people.

Job Description

At
Sia
, we believe AI is the cornerstone of next-generation transformation. Our consultants combine strong business acumen with cutting-edge Data & AI expertise to help clients unlock value and tackle their most pressing challenges. As we expand our Data & AI capabilities in the Middle East, we are seeking an
AI Consulting Manager
to drive impact across strategy, delivery, and growth.

As an AI Consulting Manager, you will:

• Lead client delivery
  across a wide range of AI and digital transformation topics, including:
• AI & Data strategy, operating models, and roadmaps.
• Analytics, machine learning, and predictive modeling.
• Data architecture, pipelines, and modernisation across platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake, Oracle).
• AI adoption, governance, and value realisation.
• Manage and grow teams
  of Data & AI consultants, providing leadership, coaching, and mentoring.
• Drive business development
  , including client relationship management, proposals, and technical sales.
• Contribute to thought leadership
  and expand our AI offerings, leveraging Sia's global platforms (e.g., , SiaGPT).

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• 8–12 years experience in technology consulting, with proven experience delivering AI/ML solutions and consulting services.
• Fluent in Arabic and English (business proficiency required).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, AI, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Prior experience in professional services, preferably in a Big 4 environment or with another leading consulting firm. Data and AI delivery experience is indispensable.
• Strong track record of working with clients in
  UAE, KSA, or Qatar
  , with familiarity of local business environments.
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to build networks and influence stakeholders effectively
• Ability to manage project teams, inspire consultants, and oversee delivery from strategy to execution.
• Experience in business development, client engagement, and RFP/proposal processes.
• Technical foundation
  in some or all of the following:
• Cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake, Oracle).
• Data transformation and analytics tools (ADF, Databricks, Power BI, Tableau, QuickSight, etc.).
• Applied AI/ML techniques (supervised/unsupervised learning, forecasting, econometrics).
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and problem-solving

Additional Information

Why Join Us

• Shape the future of AI consulting in the Middle East.
• Work on high-impact projects with top private and public organisations.
• Be part of a global consulting firm with innovative AI assets and products.
• Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment where your ideas drive real change.

Joining
Sia
means integrating into a globally recognized firm that fosters personal growth through our unique Sia Village concept, which promotes a community-driven culture reinforced by values of Excellence, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Teamwork, Care & Support, and Employee Wellbeing, ensuring a fulfilling career path.

What a career at Sia offers you

• Competitive compensation: a competitive salary and benefits package, benchmarked against the market to ensure the most competitive offers.
• Entrepreneurial spirit: Join us on an entrepreneurial journey that not only fosters innovation but also empowers you to drive your own success. Dive into a culture where your ideas shape the future.
• Tailored career advocacy program: Receive dedicated support designed to help you achieve your professional aspirations. Our program pairs you with mentors who provide actionable feedback, ensuring continuous progress and success in your career path.
• Continuous growth: Engage with ongoing opportunities for learning and development, particularly in new and emerging topics. Stay ahead of the curve by continually advancing your knowledge and skills.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Sia
is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.

At
Sia
, we believe in fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging. We are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse network of employees and investing in their growth by providing unique opportunities for professional and cultural immersion. Our commitment toward inclusion motivates dynamic collaboration with our clients, building trust by creating an inclusive environment of curiosity and learning which affects lasting impact.

We are guided by the pursuit of understanding and take pride in being able to provide meaningful solutions to our clients' unique challenges. We bring our whole selves to work and strive to listen, observe, understand and be understood.

To learn more about our mission, values, and business sectors, please visit our website.

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.

Company Description

Sia is a next-generation management consulting firm and a pioneer of Consulting 4.0. We offer a unique blend of AI and design capabilities, augmenting traditional consulting to deliver superior value across more than 30 sectors and services.

Sia's mission is to craft state-of-the-art narratives for transformation and innovation and to deploy these at scale. Our goal is to drive transformations that generate a positive impact. With a global presence of 51 offices worldwide and leveraging the expertise of 3,000 consultants in 20 countries, we optimize client projects globally. Through our Consulting for Good approach, we strive for next-level impact by developing innovative CSR solutions for our clients, making sustainability a lever for profitable transformation.

In the Middle East, we provide expert Consulting services in Strategy, Growth & Innovation, and Business Transformation, across a broad spectrum of high-stakes strategic topics for our clients with a distinguished history of achievements and expertise. Propelled by our Partners and international teams, we are proud to play a crucial role in advancing visions in both the public and private sectors. In addition to these services, through the Sia Institute, we offer comprehensive training programs and workshops, meticulously tailored to meet the regional needs.

Why join the Sia Village?

Excellence | Entrepreneurship | Innovation | Teamwork | Care & Support | Employee Wellbeing

These are the six core values that guide all our actions. As an expression of our values, our Sia Village concept describes our commitment to fostering a sense of community within and among our offices. We believe that knowledge sharing is the key, not only to innovation, but to the growth and development of our people.

Job Description

At Sia, we believe AI is the cornerstone of next-generation transformation. Our consultants combine strong business acumen with cutting-edge Data & AI expertise to help clients unlock value and tackle their most pressing challenges. As we expand our Data & AI capabilities in the Middle East, we are seeking an AI Consulting Manager to drive impact across strategy, delivery, and growth.

As an AI Consulting Manager, you will:

• Lead client delivery across a wide range of AI and digital transformation topics, including:
• AI & Data strategy, operating models, and roadmaps.
• Analytics, machine learning, and predictive modeling.
• Data architecture, pipelines, and modernisation across platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake, Oracle).
• AI adoption, governance, and value realisation.
• Manage and grow teams of Data & AI consultants, providing leadership, coaching, and mentoring.
• Drive business development, including client relationship management, proposals, and technical sales.
• Contribute to thought leadership and expand our AI offerings, leveraging Sia's global platforms (e.g., , SiaGPT).

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• 8–12 years experience in technology consulting, with proven experience delivering AI/ML solutions and consulting services.
• Fluent in Arabic and English (business proficiency required).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, AI, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Prior experience in professional services, preferably in a Big 4 environment or with another leading consulting firm. Data and AI delivery experience is indispensable.
• Strong track record of working with clients in UAE, KSA, or Qatar, with familiarity of local business environments.
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to build networks and influence stakeholders effectively
• Ability to manage project teams, inspire consultants, and oversee delivery from strategy to execution.
• Experience in business development, client engagement, and RFP/proposal processes.
• Technical foundation in some or all of the following:
• Cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake, Oracle).
• Data transformation and analytics tools (ADF, Databricks, Power BI, Tableau, QuickSight, etc.).
• Applied AI/ML techniques (supervised/unsupervised learning, forecasting, econometrics).
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and problem-solving

Additional Information

Why Join Us

• Shape the future of AI consulting in the Middle East.
• Work on high-impact projects with top private and public organisations.
• Be part of a global consulting firm with innovative AI assets and products.
• Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment where your ideas drive real change.

Joining Sia means integrating into a globally recognized firm that fosters personal growth through our unique Sia Village concept, which promotes a community-driven culture reinforced by values of Excellence, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Teamwork, Care & Support, and Employee Wellbeing, ensuring a fulfilling career path.

What a career at Sia offers you

• Competitive compensation: a competitive salary and benefits package, benchmarked against the market to ensure the most competitive offers.
• Entrepreneurial spirit: Join us on an entrepreneurial journey that not only fosters innovation but also empowers you to drive your own success. Dive into a culture where your ideas shape the future.
• Tailored career advocacy program: Receive dedicated support designed to help you achieve your professional aspirations. Our program pairs you with mentors who provide actionable feedback, ensuring continuous progress and success in your career path.
• Continuous growth: Engage with ongoing opportunities for learning and development, particularly in new and emerging topics. Stay ahead of the curve by continually advancing your knowledge and skills.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.

At Sia, we believe in fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging. We are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse network of employees and investing in their growth by providing unique opportunities for professional and cultural immersion. Our commitment toward inclusion motivates dynamic collaboration with our clients, building trust by creating an inclusive environment of curiosity and learning which affects lasting impact.

We are guided by the pursuit of understanding and take pride in being able to provide meaningful solutions to our clients' unique challenges. We bring our whole selves to work and strive to listen, observe, understand and be understood.

To learn more about our mission, values, and business sectors, please visit our website.

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.

Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, transform people's lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring, and average?

If yes, then this is the job you're looking for.
UXBERT Labs
is one of the leading digital and user experience design agencies in the GCC, working with top regional and international brands such as
STC, Amazon, Gucci
, and more. As part of the
Supertech Group
—which also includes
Hala Yalla
, Saudi's #1 private event ticketing and experience booking platform, and
Kafu Games
, the largest esports tournament platform in MENA—we are continuously expanding our innovation footprint.

We are now seeking a
highly seasoned and visionary leader
to establish and head our
AI Consulting Services division
. This role is pivotal in transforming our strong legacy in UX, CX, and digital transformation into a
future-driven AI consulting powerhouse
. The Head of AI Consulting will be responsible for defining the AI services portfolio, building a strategic roadmap, developing organizational capabilities, and driving client adoption of cutting-edge AI solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership

• Define the vision, scope, and roadmap for the new AI Consulting Services division

• Develop a robust framework of AI services tailored to client needs, leveraging our strengths in UX, CX, and software development

• Identify and evaluate global and local AI trends, competitor offerings, and best practices

• Service Design & Roadmap

• Design a portfolio of AI consulting services (e.g., AI strategy advisory, AI-driven CX, predictive analytics, automation, generative AI integration, data governance, AI ethics)

• Translate market insights and internal capabilities into a phased roadmap for execution

• Define organizational structure, required skill sets, and team profiles to deliver these services

• Business Development Support

• Partner with the commercial/sales team to pitch AI offerings, close deals, and pursue strategic accounts

• Train and enable the sales team to confidently position and sell AI services

• Collaborate with clients to co-create proposals and deliver AI advisory at C-suite level

• Market Research & Innovation

• Conduct competitive benchmarking of AI service offerings from leading agencies and consulting firms

• Leverage our research expertise to develop differentiated AI services relevant to the region and our client base

• Build partnerships with technology providers, startups, and academic institutions

• Execution & Delivery

• Oversee pilot projects and proof-of-concepts with key clients

• Ensure successful delivery of consulting engagements, balancing strategic insight with practical implementation

Requirements

• 10-15+ years of experience in technology/consulting with at least 5 years focused on AI services
• Proven track record of building or leading AI-focused practices or divisions in consulting firms, agencies, or large enterprises
• Strong expertise in AI/ML, generative AI, data analytics, automation, and enterprise adoption strategies
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills, with the ability to advise senior executives
• Commercial acumen: experience supporting sales, crafting proposals, and driving revenue growth
• Strong leadership to design org structures, recruit talent, and scale new service lines
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or Business/Strategy (preferred)
• Good to Have: Prior experience working with global consultancies or large digital agencies with exposure to global best practices

Benefits

• Competitive salary + performance-based incentives
• Remote flexibility with international exposure
• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects in digital/AI transformation and CX

A supportive, inclusive culture that values collaboration and diversity.

Machine Learning & AI Specialist

Location:
Dammam / Remote

Type:
Full-time

Objective:

Develop AI and computer vision solutions for fast and accurate item recognition and counting.

Responsibilities:

• Build and deploy computer vision models for SKU recognition in varied real-world settings.
• Implement 3D perception / Spatial Vision using
  LiDAR
  and other sensors for accurate mapping of items and shelves.
• Optimize models for on-device processing (mobile/tablet) to reduce latency.
• Integrate AI outputs with backend or ERP systems for real-time inventory updates.
• Preprocess, label, and manage datasets for training and testing models.
• Continuously monitor and improve model accuracy and performance.

Required Skills & Tools:

• Deep learning & computer vision (CNNs, 3D CNNs, object detection)
• Frameworks:
  TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenCV
• On-device inference:
  TensorFlow Lite, ONNX, CoreML
• 3D sensing / LiDAR integration
• Data preprocessing, labeling, and model evaluation

Preferred:

• Augmented Reality (AR) for overlay information
• Self-supervised or semi-supervised learning techniques

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design and implement machine learning models, algorithms, and deep learning applications and systems.
• Optimize and scale ML models for production.
• Collaborate with data scientists, administrators, data analysts, data engineers, and data architects on production systems and applications.
• Monitor model performance and identify differences in data distribution that could potentially affect model performance in real-world applications.
• Ensure algorithms generate accurate user recommendations.
• Prepare and clean data for model training, including data wrangling, feature engineering, and handling missing values.
• Integrate machine learning models into production systems (web applications, APIs) using software engineering best practices.
• Document the machine learning development process and model performance for future reference and collaboration.
• Stay up to date with developments in the machine learning industry.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (preferred).
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience as machine learning engineer or similar role.
• Familiarity with Python, Java, C++, and R.

• Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques (supervised, unsupervised, reinforcement learning).
• Software Engineering Principles (version control, testing, DevOps).
• Cloud Computing Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) (often a plus).
• Extensive math and computer skills, with a deep understanding of probability, statistics, and algorithms.
• In-depth knowledge of machine learning frameworks, like Keras or PyTorch.
• Familiarity with data structures, data modeling, and software architecture.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Role Overview

We are looking for a driven and experienced Machine Learning Engineer with strong

specialization in Computer Vision to join our AI team. This role involves developing high

performance computer vision solutions that power real-world applications across diverse

domains such as surveillance, retail analytics, document automation, inspections, and beyond.

You will contribute across the full lifecycle of model development. from problem definition to

deployment. working closely with multidisciplinary teams to transform business requirements

into scalable intelligent systems.

Role Summary

As a Machine Learning Engineer with a focus on Computer Vision, you will bridge research and

real-world deployment. Your mission is to transform complex visual data into actionable

intelligence, whether it's through real-time video analytics, document understanding, or

automated inspection. You will work cross-functionally to build, optimize, and scale machine

learning models that are robust, efficient, and impactful in operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop machine learning models tailored for image, video, or document

analysis tasks such as classification, detection, segmentation, or text extraction.

• Build and maintain robust end-to-end pipelines for data ingestion, preprocessing, model

training, validation, and deployment.

• Experiment with new algorithms and architectures to improve model performance and

adaptability across environments.

• Collaborate with hardware, software, and product teams to integrate vision models into

cloud-based and on-edge environments.

• Analyze performance metrics and continuously optimize models for accuracy, latency,

and resource efficiency.

• Support team members with code reviews, architecture planning, and research

explorations.

• Ensure models and pipelines follow best practices in versioning, testing, and

documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with a

strong focus on machine learning or computer vision.

• 4–7 years of professional experience in designing and deploying ML solutions, with at

least 3 years focused on computer vision.

• Solid understanding of deep learning principles and core CV concepts such as image

transformations, feature extraction, and object recognition.

• Strong coding and debugging skills in a major programming language used in AI/ML

development.

• Experience in handling large-scale image/video datasets and building automated training

workflows.

• Ability to evaluate model performance using appropriate statistical and business metrics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience deploying models into production environments, both cloud-based and

edge-oriented.

• Familiarity with video processing, multi-modal data fusion, or document layout analysis.

• Background in solving real-world problems involving noisy data, low-resource

environments, or high accuracy demands.

• Exposure to annotation workflows, human-in-the-loop training, or active learning

setups.

• Strong communication skills, with ability to document findings, present solutions, and

collaborate across disciplines.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Machine Learning Engineer based in Dammam. The Machine Learning Engineer will be responsible for developing and implementing machine learning models, analyzing large datasets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance our gamified psychometric assessments. Day-to-day tasks include pattern recognition, data preprocessing, optimizing algorithms, and testing neural network models to enhance predictive accuracy and performance.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in Pattern Recognition and Statistics
• Proficiency in Computer Science concepts and Algorithms
• Experience with Neural Networks
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field

We're looking for a Machine Learning Engineer who is deeply grounded in ML theory and excited to design, train, fine-tune, and deploy Large Language Models (LLMs) and other ML systems in real-world production environments.

You'll work closely with backend and product individuals/teams to deliver smart, scalable features—from rapid experimentation to full-scale deployment. If you're passionate about ML theory, hands-on with LLMs, and know how to ship high-impact AI features, this role is for you.What You'll Do

• Design and implement ML solutions from ideation to production
• Fine-tune and integrate LLMs
• Deploy and monitor LLM-powered features at scale in real-world products
• Collaborate with engineers and product teams to build intelligent, user-facing features
• Write clean, scalable code and detailed technical documentation
• Stay current with the latest in ML research, LLM capabilities, and MLOps best practices

Must-Haves

1. Be an Arabic speaker
2. Have at least 1 year of non-internship experience in Machine Learning.
3. Strong ML and DL theory background, you don't just use things, you know how they are working under the hood.
4. Experience training and fine-tuning LLMs, with practical knowledge of transformer architectures
5. Solid production-level Python experience and strong software engineering fundamentals (OOP, OOD, DSA)
6. Familiarity with LLM integration frameworks like HuggingFace Transformers, OpenAI, or LangChain
7. Familiarity with ML data pipelines and manipulation tools (e.g., Pandas, NumPy)
8. Strong research, writing, and documentation skills
9. Collaborative mindset and ability to communicate technical ideas clearly

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience deploying LLM-based features to production
• Knowledge of parameter-efficient fine-tuning (LoRA, QLoRA, PEFT)
• Familiarity with RAG pipelines and vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate)
• Understanding of model serving and inference optimization (quantization, batching)
• Exposure to MLOps practices (monitoring, versioning, CI/CD for ML)
• Experience with RESTful APIs, Docker, and cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure)
• Interest in NLP applications, smart assistants, or chatbot systems

Apt Resources is seeking an experienced Machine Learning Engineer for a client in Abu Dhabi's Government & Public Sector. In this role, you will design and deploy cutting-edge AI/ML solutions using Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT, Llama, and BERT to drive innovation in public services.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact projects involving Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), fine-tuning, and prompt engineering, ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant AI systems for government applications.

• Develop and optimize AI/ML pipelines for LLMs, focusing on RAG architectures, fine-tuning, and prompt engineering tailored for public sector needs.
• Implement scalable solutions using Python, LangChain, HuggingFace, PyTorch/TensorFlow, and cloud-based ML services (Azure ML preferred).
• Integrate vector/graph databases (Weaviate, Neo4j) into production systems to enhance data retrieval and analysis.
• Deploy and monitor models in production, ensuring adherence to government security and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align AI solutions with public sector objectives (e.g., citizen services, data governance, operational efficiency).

• 6-14 years of hands-on experience in AI/ML, with a strong focus on LLMs and GenAI.
• Expertise in LLM architectures (Transformers), prompt engineering, and RAG implementations.
• Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, HuggingFace, Scikit-learn).
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure ML, AWS, or GCP) and MLOps tools (MLflow, model monitoring).
• Familiarity with vector databases, ETL pipelines, and unstructured data handling.
• Knowledge of government IT standards or secure deployments is a plus.

To be discussed