AI Solution Architect - Edge Agentic and Physical AI

About the role

Intel's Edge Agentic AI team in Riyadh is looking for an AI Solution Architect to help accelerate the Kingdom's AI transformation under Saudi Vision 2030. The role sits at the intersection of advanced AI engineering, customer solution architecture and ecosystem engagement, working with government entities, smart city authorities, critical infrastructure operators, enterprises and partners to design, deploy and scale Edge Agentic and Physical AI solutions. You will act as a trusted technical advisor, bridging customer needs with Intel's global engineering teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of end-to-end Edge Agentic AI, Physical AI and Cognitive City solutions across Saudi Arabia and the region.
• Engage customers and stakeholders to turn their business goals and AI priorities into scalable technical solutions.
• Develop and demonstrate proof-of-concepts showing sovereign edge AI architectures using Intel hardware and software.
• Create customer-facing technical assets such as solution blueprints, reference architectures, deployment guides, workshop content and presentations in Arabic and English.
• Work with Intel engineering and product teams to influence product roadmaps with customer requirements and field feedback.
• Drive ecosystem development and strategic partnerships with public and private sector partners.
• Represent Intel at customer engagements, partner workshops, industry forums and Vision 2030 events such as LEAP and the Global AI Summit.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, AI, Data Science or a related field.
• At least 5-6 years of experience in Solution Engineering, AI Engineering, Software Engineering, Technical Consulting or Customer Engineering.
• Strong software development background, able to code, review architecture and guide engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with Arabic and English proficiency.
• Willingness to travel within Saudi Arabia and occasionally in the MENA region.

Required skills

• Python, SQL, JavaScript, Docker and vector databases.
• Edge AI, Agentic AI, multi-agent frameworks and AI orchestration.
• REST APIs, microservices and orchestration frameworks such as Kubernetes and OpenShift.
• AI frameworks such as LangGraph, LangChain, LlamaIndex, vLLM, OVMS and MCP-based agent architectures.
• Preferred: experience with distributed edge deployments, cognitive cities, digital twins, sovereign AI governance and government customers in the Middle East.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and relocation support where applicable.
• Intel's standard benefits package adapted for the Saudi market.
• Eligibility for a hybrid work model, with the option to split time between the site and off-site.