Technical Director of AI

5 days ago

Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia Unifonic, Inc. Full time

Welcome to Unifonic, Inc., a trailblazing company in the SaaS space that's breaking new ground in business communication. With a team of 500 talented professionals and over 5,000 customer-centric companies, we're committed to delivering exceptional experiences.

We're dedicated to empowering businesses through innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology. As a dynamic and fast-paced startup, we foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. The AI Engineering Lead will play a crucial role in shaping and executing our AI initiatives by bridging technical expertise with strong leadership abilities.

Our Engineering team is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the systems and technologies that power our solutions. We work closely with other departments to ensure our products and services meet the evolving needs of our customers. If you are passionate about technology and eager to contribute to leading-edge communication and engagement solutions, we invite you to join our team.

This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise and leadership skills. 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.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • 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.

You will possess:

  • A 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.

Enjoy the rewards of being part of our team:

  • Competitive salary and bonus.
  • Unifonic share scheme (we are all owners).
  • 30 holiday days after the first anniversary.
  • Your Birthday off
  • Spend up to 10 weeks per year working from anywhere in the world
  • Paid leave for new parents.
  • LinkedIn learning license.

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