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About the AI Systems Engineer Role

Noon Academy is focused on transforming education by making high-quality learning accessible and engaging for all students. The company is developing the next generation of schools in Saudi Arabia, integrating advanced technology and learning environments. As Noon Academy scales to over 100 schools, it is building an intelligent, event-driven system named "Ops OS" to manage the complexities of large-scale school operations. This AI Systems Engineer position is integral to the company's growth and its objective of an IPO.

Role Overview and Impact

The AI Systems Engineer will embed AI within a practical, real-world operational framework. This role involves direct engagement with students, school staff, and internal leaders to identify and resolve complex operational challenges. The engineer will utilize AI and product engineering expertise to develop essential internal applications, data pipelines, dashboards, and intelligent workflows that directly influence daily school operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate operational problems by collaborating with operations teams and school leaders to ensure a thorough understanding before development begins.
• Rapidly develop and iterate on solutions, moving from problem identification to a working prototype efficiently.
• Ship production-quality products with strong user experiences for internal Noon employees, students, teachers, and school staff.
• Design systems that promote continuous improvement through feedback loops, where data informs insights, drives action, and generates better data.
• Manage the full lifecycle of assigned domains, from initial problem discovery to ensuring user adoption and success.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Ability to think critically before building and to clearly explain complex problems to non-technical stakeholders.
• Aptitude for rapid development and efficient scoping to achieve significant impact with minimal effort.
• Proficiency in data analysis and SQL, AI/LLMs, and product engineering principles.
• A proactive attitude towards learning and adopting new tools and methodologies.
• Focus on building functional and reliable solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely.
• A self-starter mentality, capable of identifying problems, proposing solutions, and driving them to completion.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English.
• Must be based in Riyadh or willing to relocate by an agreed-upon date.

Required Skills and Experience

• Data Analysis and SQL
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Product Engineering
• Effective Communication (written and verbal)
• Problem-Solving
• Experience with event-driven architectures
• Knowledge of operational systems
• Experience building internal tools or operations platforms
• Proficiency with AI coding tools (*, Cursor, Copilot, Claude)

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 5-10 years of relevant experience. Noon - Education for Everyone is committed to making high-quality education accessible.