Emerging Technology Services Engineer

Job Title: Emerging Technology Services EngineerExperience: 6–11 YearsLocation: Riyadh (Onsite)Employment Type: Full-TimeJob OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Emerging Technology Services Engineer with 6–11 years of experience to drive innovation initiatives, evaluate emerging technologies, and develop proof-of-concepts (PoCs) that support business transformation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in AI/ML experimentation, cloud-native technologies, automation, orchestration, and innovation enablement, with the ability to translate new technologies into scalable business solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesResearch, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies to address business and technical challengesDesign, develop, and deliver AI/ML Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to validate new ideas and technologiesBuild cloud-native solutions that are scalable, resilient, and secureDesign and implement automation and orchestration solutions to improve operational efficiencyCollaborate with engineering, architecture, product, and business teams to identify innovation opportunitiesAssess technology trends and recommend adoption strategies aligned with organizational objectivesDevelop prototypes and pilot solutions to demonstrate business valueDocument solution architectures, technical findings, and best practicesMentor technical teams on emerging technologies and innovation frameworksParticipate in architecture reviews and technology governance initiativesRequired Technical SkillsArtificial Intelligence & Machine LearningHands-on experience with AI/ML PoC developmentExperience with machine learning model development, evaluation, and deploymentFamiliarity with Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and AI frameworks is preferredCloud & Cloud-Native TechnologiesStrong experience with cloud-native exploration and solution developmentHands-on experience with AWS or Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Experience with microservices, containers, and Kubernetes is preferredAutomation & OrchestrationStrong experience in automation and orchestration using modern enterprise tools and scripting frameworksExperience building automated deployment, provisioning, and operational workflowsKnowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is an advantageInnovation & Emerging TechnologiesExperience driving innovation enablement through technology assessments, rapid prototyping, and pilot implementationsAbility to evaluate emerging technology trends and recommend enterprise adoption strategiesExperience working with innovation labs, R&D initiatives, or digital transformation programs is preferredQualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field6–11 years of professional experience in software engineering, cloud technologies, AI/ML, or emerging technology initiativesStrong analytical, problem-solving, and solution design capabilitiesExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsExperience working in Agile/Scrum environmentsPreferred SkillsExperience with DevOps and CI/CD pipelinesKnowledge of API integrations and event-driven architecturesExposure to data engineering and analytics platformsFamiliarity with cybersecurity best practices for cloud-native applicationsCloud certifications and AI/ML certifications are a plusKey Technology StackArtificial Intelligence: AI/ML PoC development and Generative AI or Large Language Models (LLMs)Cloud: AWS or Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and cloud-native architecturesAutomation: Automation and orchestration and Infrastructure as Code (Preferred)Containers: Docker and KubernetesDevOps: CI/CD pipelines and Git-based version controlInnovation: Innovation enablement and rapid prototyping and technology evaluation and proof-of-concept development