Senior Solutions Architect, Alexa International, MENA

Are you passionate about being at the forefront of AI innovation while building culturally relevant experiences Were seeking a Senior Solutions Architect who can blend technical expertise with cultural understanding to shape the future of voice AI and multimodal experiences in MENA.

In this role youll work at the intersection of transformative technology and local customer needs leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI to create transformative experiences for our customers. Youll be instrumental in building and adapting AIpowered features that resonate with MENA users particularly in areas like spirituality entertainment and daily utility.

You must be handson and comfortable with ambiguity we operate like a startup within Amazon requiring both strategic thinking and tactical execution. Your responsibilities will include owning key technical relationships and driving partner success across MENA with a focus on Saudi Arabia and UAE.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead technical architecture and implementation of AIpowered solutions including LLM integration multimodal experiences and voicefirst applications
Drive innovation in localized AI features ensuring cultural relevance and accuracy
Provide technical consultation to strategic partners from initial concept through production deployment
Design and implement creative solutions for marketspecific challenges using both 1P and 3P integration approaches
Build proofofconcept demonstrations and technical assets that showcase nextgeneration AI capabilities
Collaborate with global AI/ML teams to ensure MENAspecific requirements are represented in product roadmaps
Support brand activation initiatives requiring technical expertise
Develop reference architectures and frameworks that enable scale and adoption
Lead technical discussions with Clevel executives and influence product strategy

Location: Riyadh only Note: Arabic language proficiency (Gulf dialect) is essential for this role

Join us in shaping the future of AIpowered experiences in MENA where technology meets cultural authenticity.

Key job responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Innovation

Lead architectural design and implementation of AIpowered solutions ensuring scalability and performance
Drive technical innovation by identifying opportunities to leverage emerging LLM/GenAI capabilities for MENAspecific use cases
Develop proofofconcept solutions and technical demonstrations for strategic partnerships
Guide the integration of Arabic language models and localization features into
Partner & Stakeholder Management systems

Own technical relationships with strategic partners from initial engagement through production deployment
Lead technical discovery sessions and architecture reviews with partner engineering teams
Present technical solutions to Clevel stakeholders influencing both partner and internal roadmaps
Provide handson technical guidance and best practices to partner development teams
Product Development & Integration

Collaborate with global AI/ML teams to represent MENAspecific requirements in product roadmaps
Design and implement creative solutions for marketspecific challenges using both 1P and 3P approaches
Build and maintain critical features requiring ongoing technical maintenance and optimization
Drive technical solutions for brand activation initiatives and partner events
Technical Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

Create comprehensive technical documentation and implementation guides
Develop reference architectures and frameworks to enable ecosystem scale
Build reusable components and tools to accelerate partner integration
Share best practices and learnings across the global SA community
Strategic Planning & Execution

Identify and evaluate new opportunities that align with business needs
Provide technical guidance on feasibility and resource requirements for new initiatives
Balance multiple highpriority projects while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines
Contribute to longterm technical strategy for the MENA region


8 years of experience in software development AI/ML systems or digital solutions with demonstrable experience in:
Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI applications
Natural Language Processing (NLP) and conversational AI
Voice user interfaces and multimodal experiences
Cloudbased architecture and distributed systems
Technical proficiency in:
Modern programming languages (Python Java JavaScript)
Prompt engineering and LLM optimization
API integration and microservices architecture
Version control and CI/CD pipelines
Experience with:
AI model deployment and optimization
Voice technology and speech recognition systems
Crossplatform development
Performance monitoring and optimization for AI applications
Educational Background:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science AI/ML Engineering or related technical field
Masters degree preferred particularly in AI ML or Natural Language Processing
Language Requirements:
Nativelevel Arabic (Gulf dialect) proficiency
Professional English communication skills
Additional Skills:
Experience with AI development frameworks (TensorFlow PyTorch etc.)
Understanding of AI ethics and responsible AI development
Knowledge of Arabic language processing and localization
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
Soft Skills:
Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts for various audiences
Strong project management and stakeholder communication skills
Experience leading technical discussions with Clevel executives
Cultural awareness and sensitivity to MENA market dynamics

Knowledge of SAP systems (like SAP Business Suite S/4HANA SAP Business Warehouse SAP HANA SAP Business Objects etc.) and their architecture and infrastructure needs
Experience working with end user or developer communities

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