The company, a Scopely company, is a video game support studio focused on building industry-defining interactive entertainment experiences. The company is seeking a product and team-focused Director of AI to join the leadership team. This role combines local and global AI strategy, production leadership, and team development. The Director of AI will lead the production roadmap and integration of AI solutions across a variety of Scopely business units and studio operations teams, while building local capability and driving innovation. Reporting to the CEO, this role is both strategic and hands-on, working closely with Scopely’s global GenAI teams, internal and global stakeholders, while leading a local Department consisting of AI Engineers, Project, and Product Managers.
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Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Requirements
- Oversee end-to-end development of automation and AI-enabled software solutions for a variety of internal clients and use cases
- Support the design and implementation of AI strategy across the team’s production pipelines
- Ensure alignment between product vision, technical feasibility, and business goals
- Collaborate with global teams to integrate best practices and maintain quality
- Ensure scalable and agile production processes leveraging AI
Strategic AI Integration
- Identify high-impact AI use cases across development, operations, and player experience in collaboration with Scopely CTO and the company CEO
- Drive adoption of AI tools across Central Teams, Engineering, QA, Marketing, Business Development, and Analytics
- Ensure responsible AI usage, governance, compliance, risk management, and ethics
Regional Talent Development
- Build and mentor high-performing multidisciplinary teams focused on AI solution creation, integration, and adoption at scale
- Develop local AI and technical talent in KSA and MENA, growing the Department to a world-class center of excellence
- Establish internship, mentorship, and training programmes
- Foster a culture of learning, innovation, and inclusion
Partnerships & Ecosystem Growth
- Build partnerships with global studios, academia, and AI technology providers
- Drive community initiatives including AI jams and participation in local industry events
- Support the development of the regional gaming and AI ecosystem
The company Studio Senior Leadership
- Contribute to long-term strategy, operational excellence, and culture of the company Studio at large
- Define Department OKRs, manage Department budgets, and ensure sustainable, long-term success of the Department
- Collaborate with Scopely CTO and the company CEO to align AI and production strategy with business objectives, locally for the company and globally for Internal Clients
- Support executive decision-making with data and insights
- Act as Studio Expert to support the adoption of AI solutions and mindset across the entire the company Studio
Benefits
- 15+ years experience in software development and AI-related roles
- 7+ years in senior leadership or executive roles
- Proven track record delivering high-quality software and AI-driven products
- Strong understanding of AI/ML, SAS production, and systems design
- Experience building and leading cross-functional teams
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Strong operational and delivery discipline
Preferred
- Experience in MENA region
- Experience growing and mentoring fresh talent and building high-performing teams
- Arabic language or cultural fluency
- Experience building ecosystems and/or local community initiatives
