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Senior AI Software Engineer Onsite In Riyadh- Octopus by RTG

Octopus by RTG is a tech company specializing in assembling remote & onsite global tech teams, part of Robusta Technology Group with experience delivering over 300 projects across Europe, Middle East, and North America.
Machine Learning
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
6+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Job Description

Octopus by RTG, a part of the prestigious Robusta Technology Group, is seeking a Senior AI Software Engineer to join their team in Riyadh. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI applications while being part of a company with a proven track record of delivering over 300 successful projects across multiple continents.

The position requires a seasoned professional with 6+ years of experience in software engineering, including significant expertise in AI and machine learning implementations. You'll work directly under the Principal Data & AI Delivery Lead, translating strategic vision into robust software solutions. The role encompasses everything from designing AI-powered applications to implementing secure, high-performance APIs and services.

Key aspects of the role include working with large language models, implementing retrieval-augmented generation patterns, and ensuring robust security measures. You'll be responsible for the entire technical lifecycle - from design and implementation to testing and production deployment. The position offers the chance to work on meaningful projects, potentially including public sector initiatives, while being part of a company that bridges technology gaps between Europe and Africa.

The ideal candidate will bring not just technical expertise but also strong communication skills, a security-first mindset, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of AI applications while working with a diverse, global team in a rapidly growing technology company.

Last updated 6 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior AI Software Engineer Onsite In Riyadh- Octopus by RTG

  • Design and implement backend services and APIs that integrate AI capabilities
  • Package models as services, optimize latency and throughput
  • Enable semantic search and assistant features using embeddings
  • Define clear API contracts and collaborate with web and mobile teams
  • Implement security measures including authentication and authorization
  • Instrument services with metrics, logs, and traces
  • Use containerization, orchestration, and automated pipelines
  • Write unit, integration, contract, and performance tests
  • Produce technical documentation and contribute to reusable components
  • Support controlled pilots and scale services for production

Requirements For Senior AI Software Engineer Onsite In Riyadh- Octopus by RTG

Python
  • 6+ years in software engineering, including 3+ years building cloud services at scale
  • 2+ years implementing AI capabilities in production
  • Experience training and serving machine learning models
  • Experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) patterns
  • Cloud platform experience and containerization
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
  • Security-first development practices
  • Experience with relational and non-relational datastores
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Problem-solving and structured analysis capabilities

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