Forward Deployed AI Engineer

ABOUT CONSULUM Consulum are the leading intelligence-led strategy and communications firm. We design and activate evidence-led programmes to deliver targeted outcomes for governments and businesses. Rooted in the MENA region and powered by the Stagwell Global Network, we bring deep insight, cutting-edge tools, and creative firepower to every challenge. We combine unrivalled experience with proprietary research capabilities to generate the clarity leaders need to cut through complexity, act with precision, and deliver meaningful impact. Our vision is to set the global benchmark for how strategy and communications is used to deliver real-world outcomes. As part of a global network, we are linked to more than 13,000 colleagues across 40+ countries, each bringing expertise in communications, research, digital, advertising, transformation, and AI-powered tools. This connection gives us additional tools, insights, and capability to set the industry standard. ABOUT THE ROLE Consulum is seeking an entrepreneurial Forward Deployed AI Engineer to work at the intersection of AI engineering, product ownership, consulting and client delivery. The role translates client and internal business challenges into secure, practical and scalable agentic AI products, and owns solutions from initial discovery and product definition through prototyping, deployment, adoption and continuous improvement. Beyond individual client work, the role helps shape Consulum's emerging AI product portfolio by identifying repeatable use cases, developing reusable components and turning successful client solutions into scalable products and offerings. LOCATION Riyadh, Saudia Arabia, with travel to client sites as required REPORTING TO : Head of AI. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Work directly with consulting teams, clients and internal stakeholders to understand business challenges, user needs and opportunities for AI-enabled products. Own assigned AI solutions across the product lifecycle, including discovery, requirements definition, prototyping, testing, deployment, and adoption. Translate open-ended business problems into clear product requirements, user stories, technical specifications and delivery roadmaps. Design, build and deploy agentic AI applications using LLMs, RAG, workflow automation tools such as n8n, APIs and client data sources. Support client demonstrations, workshops, pilots, implementation, documentation, training and adoption, including presentations to senior government stakeholders. Identify opportunities to convert bespoke client solutions into reusable modules, accelerators and scalable Consulum products. Work with the Head of AI to shape product roadmaps, prioritise new capabilities and evaluate technical and commercial opportunities; Maintain strong standards around security, data privacy, AI governance, evaluation and production reliability. SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES Essential Skills Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in software engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence or a related discipline. AI & Technical Capability: hands-on experience building and deploying AI solutions using Python, LLMs, RAG, APIs, agentic workflows, and automation tools such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, MCP, n8n or equivalent platforms. Skilled in prompt engineering and AI evaluation; quick to learn and experiment with emerging AI technologies. Product Ownership: proven end – to- end ownership of a digital or AI solution from discovery and requirements through prototyping, testing, deployment, adoption and post-launch iteration — including at least one product taken from concept to successful delivery. Problem Solving: strong structured and logical thinking; able to translate ambiguous client or business challenges into practical, scalable AI solutions and clear technical requirements. Entrepreneurial product mindset balancing user needs, feasibility, and commercial value while moving quickly from ambiguity to action, and experimenting with emerging AI. Client Delivery & Communication: confident working directly with clients and senior stakeholders; able to demonstrate solutions, facilitate workshops and explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences. Project & Stakeholder Management: ability to structure and manage AI projects, coordinate with consulting teams, technical stakeholders and clients, and deliver effectively against agreed priorities and timelines. Language: Excellent written and spoken business English and Arabic Preferred skills Experience working with Saudi government or enterprise clients Between 1–3 years of experience building software, automation, data or applied AI solutions. Attributes Leadership: the ability to develop relationships of influence with clients and colleagues. Can-do: being resourceful, proactive, positive and problem-solving. Resilience and stamina: the ability to handle diverse clients and a demanding workload Development-orientation: curiosity and the desire to learn, grow and progress OUR VALUES Our values drive our culture. We want every person at Consulum to make an impact, to grow and to be surrounded by people they respect and admire. Solve What Matters We solve the right problem, not just the brief. Challenge With Purpose Intelligent, constructive challenge — for clients and ourselves. Build Together One team, shared development, collective wins. WHY JOIN CONSULUM Work for a purpose-driven organisation seeking to improve the positive performance and impact of corporates and governments. Be part of a high-performance culture defined by the pursuit of excellence, collaboration and a focus on professional development. Contribute to the development of the business. Progress with a clear and achievable path to promotion.