sales manager

project manager

construction manager

cost control engineer

design manager

software engineering manager

Gathern

<div>About us:
At Gathern, we&rsquo;re not just a platform, we&rsquo;re the homegrown Saudi success story that built and leads the alternative hospitality sector across the Kingdom. As the largest peer-to-peer vacation rental marketplace in Saudi Arabia, Gathern enables travelers to explore the country through authentic stays hosted by local residents while directly supporting Saudi Vision 2030 by boosting tourism, empowering communities, and expanding accommodation supply. 
Backed by our SAR 270 million Series B funding round led by Sanabil Investments (PIF-owned) and valuing Gathern at over SAR 1 billion! We&rsquo;re entering an exciting new chapter of growth, innovation, and regional expansion as we prepare for a future Tadawul listing. 
With 5M+ users , guests from 150+ nationalities , a network of 72,000+ hospitality units , and more than SAR 2 billion paid to 33,000+ Saudi hosts, Gathern stands as one of the fastest-growing tech companies in the Kingdom, holding a 44% national market share and 53% in Riyadh! 
This is your opportunity to join a company that&rsquo;s redefining travel and shaping the future of tourism in Saudi Arabia! 
 
We are looking for an Engineering Manager who combines strong technical expertise with excellent leadership and operational discipline. You will lead engineering teams, ensure successful delivery of complex projects, optimize processes, elevate performance, and drive technical excellence across the organization. You will play a critical role in shaping engineering culture, scaling systems, improving execution, and aligning technical initiatives with business strategy. 
Key Responsibilities:
1. Technical Leadership &amp; Delivery<ul><li>
Deliver high-quality software on schedule while maintaining strong engineering standards.
</li><li>Drive system design, architecture, and technical decision-making.
</li><li>Ensure technical excellence, innovation, scalability, and reliability across all systems.
</li><li>Implement and refine development processes, workflows, and engineering tools.
</li><li>Identify risks early, build mitigation plans, and ensure delivery continuity.
</li><li>Allocate engineering resources effectively and manage budgets.
</li><li>Improve operational efficiency through best practices and optimized workflows.
</li></ul>2. People Management &amp; Team Development<ul><li>
Build, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering teams.
</li><li>Conduct performance reviews, set measurable goals, and define success metrics.
</li><li>Establish a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
</li><li>Support career growth, learning, coaching, and capability development.
</li><li>Facilitate strong cross-functional collaboration with Product, QA, Cloud, and Business teams.
</li></ul>3. Operations, Governance &amp; Compliance<ul><li>
Oversee governance frameworks that ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment.
</li><li>Promote compliance with regulatory, security, and organizational requirements.
</li><li>Document and maintain best practices, processes, and operational playbooks.
</li><li>Implement reporting mechanisms to track engineering performance and progress.
</li><li>Provide timely updates on team delivery, challenges, risks, and business-impact issues.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
</li></ul><ul><li>8+ years of professional experience in software engineering, including leadership roles.
</li><li>Strong technical background with hands-on understanding of software development, architecture, and modern engineering practices.
</li><li>Proven people management experience: hiring, mentoring, building teams, and performance management.
</li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
</li><li>Solid experience with Agile/Scrum, project management, and engineering process improvement.
</li><li>Strategic thinking, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to align engineering with business goals.</li></ul> 

Benefits 
<ul><li>
Comprehensive medical insurance provided to support your wellbeing.</li><li>
Fast career growth in a company scaling rapidly across Saudi and the region.
</li></ul>Important Note to Applicants: 
To ensure a smooth and efficient recruitment process for everyone, we kindly ask all candidates to complete the application questions thoroughly. We review your answers carefully, as they help us understand your experience and expectations clearly from the very beginning and avoid unnecessary back-and-forth later.
Applications submitted without properly completed questions may unfortunately be deprioritized. 
Thank you for taking the time to fill them in thoughtfully.</div>

Software Engineering Manager

Datamatics Global Services Ltd

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Title: Software Engineering Lead 
 
Mandatore Experience in : Flutter, Node.js, TypeScript, React.js, TanStack Query, CI/CD pipelines, and Dockerized environments.</h1><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Role Purpose</h2>
The Head of Engineering will lead the entire technology function, combining strategic technical leadership with strong operational execution. This role is responsible for defining the technical vision, ensuring architectural excellence, and delivering scalable, high-performance systems aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate will bring deep hands-on expertise across modern full-stack and DevOps ecosystems, particularly in Flutter, Node.js, TypeScript, React.js, TanStack Query, CI/CD pipelines, and Dockerized environments.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Role Nature</h2><ul><li>
Strategic Leadership: Own and drive the technical vision, architecture, and long-term roadmap</li><li>
Operational Leadership: Oversee daily engineering execution, task allocation, and delivery tracking</li><li>
Hands-on Leadership: Actively contribute to architecture decisions, code quality, and complex problem-solving</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities</h2><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
1. Technical Strategy &amp; Architecture</h3><ul><li>
Define and evolve the organization&rsquo;s technical roadmap aligned with business goals</li><li>
Architect scalable, high-performance systems using:<ul><li>
Backend: Node.js, TypeScript</li><li>
Frontend: React.js with TanStack Query</li><li>
Mobile: Flutter</li></ul></li><li>
Ensure robust API design, microservices architecture, and distributed systems best practices</li><li>
Drive system scalability, reliability, and performance optimization</li><li>
Manage and reduce technical debt through structured initiatives</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
2. Engineering Governance, Quality &amp; Security</h3><ul><li>
Establish engineering standards, coding guidelines, and best practices</li><li>
Ensure high-quality, maintainable, and testable code across all platforms</li><li>
Define and enforce security protocols, system hardening, and compliance</li><li>
Oversee code reviews, architecture validations, and release quality</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
3. Technical Operations &amp; DevOps Excellence</h3><ul><li>
Lead day-to-day engineering execution across backend, frontend, and mobile teams</li><li>
Design, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines for seamless and automated deployments</li><li>
Manage and scale Dockerized environments for development, staging, and production</li><li>
Ensure system uptime, monitoring, logging, and incident management processes</li><li>
Collaborate closely with DevOps to maintain efficient infrastructure and deployment cycles</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
4. Technical Leadership &amp; Team Management</h3><ul><li>
Lead, mentor, and scale high-performing engineering teams</li><li>
Conduct high-level code and architecture reviews</li><li>
Provide technical direction across:<ul><li>
Flutter mobile applications</li><li>
Node.js/TypeScript backend systems</li><li>
React.js frontend applications</li></ul></li><li>
Foster a culture of engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous learning</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
5. Cross-Functional &amp; Executive Collaboration</h3><ul><li>
Partner with leadership to align technology with business strategy</li><li>
Work closely with Product, Design, and Operations teams for seamless delivery</li><li>
Drive hiring, team structuring, and capability development</li><li>
Contribute to executive-level decision-making and long-term planning</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Required Technical Expertise (Mandatory)</h2><ul><li>
Mobile Development: Strong hands-on experience with Flutter</li><li>
Backend: Node.js with TypeScript (API design, microservices, scalability)</li><li>
Frontend: React.js with TanStack Query for data fetching and state management</li><li>
Database: PostgreSQL, Redis</li><li>
DevOps (Mandatory):<ul><li>
CI/CD pipeline design and implementation</li><li>
Docker and containerized environments (mandatory)</li></ul></li><li>
Strong understanding of system design, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Mandatory Requirements</h2><ul><li>
Proven experience as Head of Engineering / Engineering Manager / Technical Architect</li><li>
Strong track record of managing engineering teams and delivering complex systems</li><li>
Hands-on experience in full-stack development and modern architectures</li><li>
Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines and Dockerized deployments (must-have)</li><li>
Experience building scalable, high-availability production systems</li><li>
Excellent communication and leadership skills</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Preferred Qualifications</h2><ul><li>
Experience working on digital platforms, fintech, or marketplace products</li><li>
Exposure to Middle East / Saudi market is a strong advantage</li><li>
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)</li><li>
Familiarity with Kubernetes and advanced DevOps practices</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Competencies</h2><ul><li>
Strategic thinking with strong technical vision</li><li>
Leadership and team-building capabilities</li><li>
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills</li><li>
Execution-focused with high attention to quality and timelines</li><li>
Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills</li></ul>
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Software Engineering Lead

Takamol Holding

<div>
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead end-to-end program delivery for digital platforms and technical initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and business objectives across Takamol and its affiliates.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive execution of complex, multi-stream technology projects, including planning, resource allocation, delivery governance, and adherence to quality standards, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
 </li>
 <li>
 Translate business needs into scalable technical solutions, working closely with engineering, product, and architecture teams to define scope, system design considerations, and delivery approach.
 </li>
 <li>
 Establish and enforce project governance frameworks, including agile and hybrid delivery models, ensuring consistency, transparency, and adherence to best practices across all initiatives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify and manage technical and delivery risks, proactively addressing architectural constraints, integration challenges, and operational dependencies while driving mitigation and escalation when needed.
 </li>
 <li>
 Act as a key interface between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of progress, trade-offs, and technical decisions to senior leadership.
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee vendor and partner engagements, ensuring delivery quality, adherence to technical standards, and effective knowledge transfer into internal teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Continuously improving delivery performance, leveraging insights from ongoing and completed projects to enhance processes, frameworks, and technical execution strategies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support the development of internal capabilities, mentoring team members and promoting best practices in software engineering, system delivery, and program management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure alignment of platform development with enterprise architecture principles, including scalability, security, performance, and integration across systems.
 </li>
 <li>
 Perform other duties as required by the direct manager.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Job Requirements
 
 
 
 
 Minimum Qualifications:
 
 
 
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field.
 
 
 
 
 Minimum Experience
 
 
 
 
 9 to 12 years of experience in Project Management
 
 
 
 
 Competencies (Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities)
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strong technical expertise in software engineering, digital platforms, and system architecture.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven experience in program and project delivery for complex, cross-functional initiatives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with ability to influence senior leadership.
 </li>
 <li>
 Solid knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and SDLC practices.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking with a results-driven mindset.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in risk and vendor management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment across business and technical units.
 </li>
 <li>
 Data-driven decision-making and performance tracking using KPIs.
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Senior Program Manager

شركة ازاد للمقاولات العامة

Job Title: Civil Engineer &ndash; Bidding Manager (Tendering &amp; Estimation)Location: RiyadhJob Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Civil Engineer to join our team as a Bidding Manager. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cost estimation, tendering, and pricing strategies for both private and government projects.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare accurate cost estimates and project budgets.</li><li>Analyze drawings, specifications, and tender documents.</li><li>Manage and lead the pricing and tendering process.</li><li>Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations.</li><li>Review and evaluate project risks and opportunities.</li><li>Ensure compliance with government regulations and tender requirements.</li><li>Provide value engineering solutions to optimize project costs.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Civil Engineering.</li><li>Minimum 10 : 15 years of experience in pricing, estimation, or tendering.</li><li>Strong knowledge of both private and government project procedures.</li><li>Excellent analytical and negotiation skills.</li><li>Proficiency in estimation software and Microsoft Office.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.</li></ul>Preferred Skills:<ul><li>Experience in large-scale construction projects.</li><li>Strong leadership and team management abilities.</li><li>Excellent communication skills.</li></ul>Pay: From ﷼12,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Bidding Manager

Hill International

<div>The Scheduling Control Section Head (E2) is responsible for developing, managing, and overseeing project schedules across large-scale programs, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and contractual requirements. The role involves monitoring progress, identifying risks and delays, coordinating with stakeholders, and implementing mitigation strategies to maintain schedule performance and optimize resource allocation. With extensive experience, the position also leads and mentors scheduling teams, drives continuous improvement in planning practices, and ensures accurate reporting, compliance with standards, and the effective use of advanced scheduling tools.</div>
 <div><ul><li>Develop, implement, and maintain projects schedules using industry-standard software.
</li><li>Monitor and track project progress, ensuring adherence to schedule milestones.
</li><li>Identify and analyze potential risks and delays, and develop strategies to mitigate them.
</li><li>Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and up-to-date project schedules.
</li><li>Provide regular reports and updates on project schedules to management and stakeholders.
</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards.
</li><li>Observing existing processes, analyzing staff performance, and addressing deficiencies accordingly.
</li><li>Train and mentor scheduling control staff.
</li><li>Monitoring and tracking projects progress and writing up ad hoc reports. Attending and scheduling meetings as required.
</li><li>Understanding and meeting all contract requirements.
</li><li>Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in project scheduling and control.
</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize project schedules and resource allocation. Ensuring all projects are completed on time and within budgets.
</li><li>Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.</li></ul></div>
 <div><ul><li>Bachelor in engineering from an accredited university.
</li><li>Minimum 20 years&rsquo; experience in planning and scheduling including having worked as the scheduling manager on large-scale projects.
</li><li>Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, which include schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and the home office.
</li><li>Knowledge of supervision, personnel administration, and training of technical and non-technical personnel.
</li><li>Skilled in verbal and written communication.
</li><li>Advanced knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes.
</li><li>Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, perform, review, and present schedule products independently with minimal supervision. This includes using a high level of professional judgment and knowledge related to technical planning and scheduling skills and engineering design, construction, and procurement practices.
</li><li>Professional user of scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and EPPM platform.
</li><li>Ability to lead the section and allocate work load to team.</li></ul></div>
 <div><div>Hill International, with more than 4,300+ professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com . 
</div><div></div> 
<div>Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs. 
</div><div></div> 
<div>Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies. Learn more about GISI Consulting Group at www.gisiconsulting.com . 
</div><div></div> 
Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled
 
 
Note : This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required.</div>

Scheduling Control Section Head - (Saudization)

Qualcomm

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Company:
</h2>Qualcomm Middle East Information Technology Company LLC
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Area:
</h2>Engineering Group, Engineering Group &gt; Software Engineering
General Summary:
About Us
Qualcomm is growing its presence in Riyadh and is hiring Data Centre Engineers to support our expanding infrastructure across the region . As Saudi Arabia accelerates its digital transformation under Vision 2030, Qualcomm is investing in world‑class computing and data centre capabilities to power AI, cloud, and advanced connectivity at scale. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast‑growing technology hub, supporting critical environments and helping shape the future of data centre operations in the Kingdom and beyond.
About the Role
Qualcomm is seeking Senior and Staff Software Engineers to contribute to the development and operation of rack management software for AI accelerator products deployed in large-scale data center environments. This role is hands-on and execution-focused, emphasizing high-quality implementation, debugging, testing, and operational support of infrastructure software that runs close to hardware.
You will collaborate closely with lead engineers and architects across multiple sites, participate in design discussions and reviews, and take on design-ownership roles, while focusing primarily on implementing defined designs, investigating complex issues, and ensuring reliable, secure software behaviour in production environments.
In this role, you will work on software responsible for provisioning, monitoring, orchestration, and lifecycle management of rack‑scale AI systems. You will be expected to take strong ownership of the code you deliver &mdash; from implementation and validation through deployment and debugging in real‑world data center conditions.
This position is well‑suited for a senior engineer who thrives in a distributed team model, communicates effectively across sites, and takes pride in deep technical debugging, system understanding, and operational excellence, even when architectural direction is defined elsewhere.
At the Staff level, the engineer is expected to drive implementation of the designs assigned to the local engineering team and provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
Key Responsibilities will include
<ul><li>Implement, test, and maintain software solutions for rack provisioning, monitoring, and workload deployment
</li><li>Interface with rack hardware (BMC, PDU, CDU, PCIe switches) using Redfish, SNMP, and IPMI protocols.
</li><li>Integrate rack management software with orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Terraform, Foreman).
</li><li>Collaborate with ODMs, ISVs, and internal teams to define and deliver scalable rack software solutions.
</li><li>Develop dashboards and unified telemetry pipelines using Prometheus and Grafana.
</li><li>Support firmware updates, crash dump parsing, and remote diagnostics across rack components.
</li><li>Ensure secure boot, VLAN separation, and QoS enforcement for multi-tenant environments.
</li><li>Contribute to software EBOM and protocol documentation with Pegatron and other partners.
</li><li>Write high‑quality, secure, and maintainable code following established coding standards and best practices.
</li><li>Participate in design discussions and reviews, providing implementation‑focused feedback on feasibility, performance, reliability, and maintainability.
</li><li>Own debugging and root‑cause analysis of complex issues across development, integration, and production environments, including deployed systems.
</li><li>Collaborate closely with architects, lead engineers, hardware, firmware, and platform teams to ensure correct system behavior and smooth integration.
</li><li>Implement observability features such as logging, metrics, and tracing to support troubleshooting and operational reliability.
</li><li>Contribute to documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures related to the software you own or support.
</li><li>Participate in code reviews, testing efforts, and continuous improvement of build, test, and deployment pipelines.
</li></ul><div></div>Required Qualifications
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Electrical or Computer engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field and 5+ years of software engineering experience
</li><li>Experience in infrastructure software development
</li></ul><ul><li>Proficiency in Python, C++, and shell scripting.
</li><li>Experience with Redfish APIs and DCIM tools (e.g., Sunbird, Schneider Electric).
</li><li>Familiarity with Foreman, Ansible, Chef, and Puppet for provisioning and configuration.
</li><li>Strong understanding of server hardware, networking, and storage systems.
</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.
</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills for working effectively in a multi‑site, globally distributed team.
</li><li>Demonstrated strength in debugging complex issues across software boundaries and system layers.
</li><li>Understanding of secure software development practices.
</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications
<ul><li>Experience with Java is a plus.
</li><li>Experience with OpenBMC tools like Gigabyte Pod Manager.
</li><li>Knowledge of AI workload orchestration tools (e.g., Kubeflow, K8s).
</li><li>Exposure to scalable telemetry systems and log aggregation pipelines.
</li><li>Familiarity with rack-level lifecycle management.
</li></ul>What's on Offer
Apart from working with great people, we offer the below:
<ul><li>Salary including housing &amp; transport allowance
</li><li>Stock (RSU's) and performance related bonus
</li><li>16 weeks fully paid Maternity Leave
</li><li>6 weeks fully paid Paternity Leave
</li><li>Employee stock purchase scheme
</li><li>Child Education Allowance
</li><li>Relocation and immigration support (if needed)
</li><li>Life and Medical Insurance
</li><li>Live+ Well Reimbursement for health and recreational membership fees
</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
</li></ul>OR
 
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
 
OR
 
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
 
 
<ul><li>2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
</li></ul>*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.
<div>Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
</div>Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies : Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers .</div>

Software Engineer – Rack Management (Senior and Staff Engineer level) - Riyadh, KSA

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Company:
</h2>Qualcomm Middle East Information Technology Company LLC
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Area:
</h2>Engineering Group, Engineering Group &gt; Systems Engineering
General Summary:
About the role
Qualcomm is growing its presence in Riyadh and is hiring Data Centre Engineers to support our expanding infrastructure across the region . As Saudi Arabia accelerates its digital transformation under Vision 2030, Qualcomm is investing in world‑class computing and data centre capabilities to power AI, cloud, and advanced connectivity at scale. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast‑growing technology hub, supporting critical environments and helping shape the future of data centre operations in the Kingdom and beyond.
Qualcomm is seeking a Senior Staff / Principal Software Architect to define, evolve, and technically lead rack management software platforms for AI accelerator deployments in hyperscale and sovereign data center environments. This role is responsible for end-to-end architectural ownership across provisioning, monitoring, orchestration, security, and lifecycle management for rack-scale AI systems spanning heterogeneous hardware and software stacks.
The architect will operate at the intersection of hardware, firmware, infrastructure software, and operations , setting long-term technical direction while remaining hands-on where critical. This role partners closely with platform architects, hardware teams, ODMs, ISVs, and customer engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and operable rack management systems in production data centers.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture &amp; Technical Leadership
<ul><li>Own the end-to-end architecture for rack management software covering provisioning, monitoring, orchestration, and lifecycle management for AI accelerator racks.
</li><li>Define reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for rack-scale management software across Qualcomm data center platforms.
</li><li>Drive architectural decisions across control plane, telemetry, security, and lifecycle workflows while balancing scale, reliability, and operability.
</li><li>Review and approve designs across teams; provide architectural mentorship to Senior and Staff engineers.
</li></ul>Rack &amp; Hardware Integration
<ul><li>Architect integrations with rack-level hardware components including BMCs, PDUs, CDUs, PCIe switches , and accelerators using Redfish, SNMP, IPMI , and vendor-specific extensions.
</li><li>Establish scalable approaches for firmware lifecycle management, crash dump collection, remote diagnostics, and failure isolation .
</li><li>Define system behavior across power, thermal, networking, and PCIe fabrics at rack scale.
</li></ul>Platform &amp; Orchestration Integration
<ul><li>Architect integration between rack management software and cluster orchestration and provisioning frameworks (e.g., Kubernetes, Terraform, Foreman).
</li><li>Partner with AI platform teams to align rack-level controls with AI workload orchestration, scheduling, and capacity management .
</li><li>Enable multi-rack / multi-cluster federation patterns where required for large deployments.
</li></ul>Observability, Reliability &amp; Operations
<ul><li>Define telemetry, observability, and diagnostics architectures using systems such as Prometheus, Grafana, and log aggregation pipelines.
</li><li>Establish architectural frameworks for reliability, fault isolation, MTTR reduction, and Day-2 operations .
</li><li>Ensure operational readiness with clear runbooks, dashboards, and escalation paths aligned to real-world datacenter operations.
</li></ul>Security &amp; Multi-Tenancy
<ul><li>Architect secure rack management systems with secure boot, role-based access control, VLAN separation, QoS enforcement , and tenant isolation.
</li><li>Partner with security and compliance teams to ensure designs meet enterprise and sovereign datacenter requirements .
</li><li>Establish guidelines for credential handling, secrets management, and auditability across rack management workflows.
</li></ul>Cross-Functional &amp; External Collaboration
<ul><li>Serve as the technical point of contact with ODMs, ISVs, and component vendors (e.g., Pegatron) for rack software interfaces and protocols.
</li><li>Drive software EBOM strategy , interface specifications, and protocol documentation.
</li><li>Influence roadmaps across hardware, firmware, software, and operations teams through technical leadership rather than direct authority.
</li></ul><div></div>Required Qualifications
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
</li><li>10+ years of experience in infrastructure or systems software development, with architect-level ownership in at least part of that career.
</li><li>Deep proficiency in Python, C++, and system-level scripting .
</li><li>Proven experience designing systems that interact closely with server hardware, networking, and storage .
</li><li>Strong experience with Redfish APIs, DCIM tools , and rack or datacenter management platforms.
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead architecture across multiple teams and influence without direct reporting lines.
</li><li>Exceptional debugging skills across hardware/software boundaries in production systems.
</li></ul><div></div>Preferred Qualifications
<ul><li>Experience architecting or operating rack-scale or cluster-scale AI infrastructure .
</li><li>Familiarity with OpenBMC ecosystems and tools (e.g., Gigabyte Pod Manager).
</li><li>Experience designing large-scale telemetry, logging, and observability systems .
</li><li>Exposure to AI workload orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Kubeflow).
</li><li>Prior experience working directly with ODMs or silicon/platform vendors .
</li><li>Background in datacenter reliability engineering, capacity planning, or SRE models .
</li></ul><div></div>Role Expectations at This Level
<ul><li>Acts as technical authority for rack management software
</li><li>Drives long-term architectural consistency , not just project delivery
</li><li>Raises the technical bar across the organization through mentorship and design leadership
</li><li>Remains hands-on where it matters , but optimizes for scale and leverage
</li></ul>What's on Offer
Apart from working with great people, we offer the below:
<ul><li>Salary including housing &amp; transport allowance
</li><li>Stock (RSU's) and performance related bonus
</li><li>16 weeks fully paid Maternity Leave
</li><li>6 weeks fully paid Paternity Leave
</li><li>Employee stock purchase scheme
</li><li>Child Education Allowance
</li><li>Relocation and immigration support (if needed)
</li><li>Life and Medical Insurance
</li><li>Live+ Well Reimbursement for health and recreational membership fees
</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
</li></ul>OR
 
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
 
OR
 
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.
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