Lucidya
Engineering Manager / Director
- Permanent
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
- Urgent
Job expiry date: 25/12/2025
Job overview
Date posted
10/11/2025
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Salary
SAR 50,000 - 60,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package + relocation
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
Director
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
25/12/2025
Job description
Lucidya, a leading SaaS company leveraging Machine Learning and Big Data technologies, is seeking an Engineering Manager/Director to lead and scale its product engineering team in Riyadh. The company specializes in analyzing content from multiple data sources, and this role will be pivotal in driving innovation and advancing the technical direction of its AI-driven platform. The Engineering Director will oversee a team of highly skilled developers and collaborate closely with the CTO to design, implement, and deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions. This leadership position requires a balance of technical expertise, strategic planning, and people management, ensuring that engineering initiatives align with the company’s vision and product roadmap. Responsibilities include establishing robust engineering processes, guiding research and development projects, ensuring technical accuracy, and fostering a culture of innovation and accountability. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical foundation, proven experience in managing software teams, and a passion for driving high-impact technology projects in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Lead engineering teams in the research, design, and development of new products, features, and processes
- Oversee the technical execution of projects to ensure alignment with the product vision and organizational goals
- Establish efficient engineering processes and ensure adherence to best practices across teams
- Collaborate with the CTO and other senior leaders to define technical strategies and roadmap priorities
- Review and validate team deliverables to ensure high standards of technical accuracy and quality
- Coordinate cross-functional efforts between engineering, product, and management teams
- Identify talent needs and lead recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing development of engineering staff
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and performance feedback to engineering team members
- Promote innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering organization
- Ensure timely project delivery while maintaining technical excellence and scalability standards
Experience & skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or related field
- Proven experience as an Engineering Manager, Technical Lead, or Director in a SaaS or software-driven environment
- Strong technical background with hands-on understanding of software architecture, AI, or big data systems
- Experience leading agile software teams and managing complex technical projects
- Excellent analytical skills for evaluating information and solving technical challenges effectively
- Strong communication and leadership skills to coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineering talent within a fast-paced environment
- Highly detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining quality and accuracy in deliverables
- Experience in research and development or technical innovation projects preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, results-driven environment under tight deadlines
