Computational Research Expert; AI Specialist - Relocate to Saudi Arabia. Expat

Computational Research Expert (AI Specialist) - Relocate to Saudi Arabia. Expat package

This position requires full relocation to Saudi Arabia. It is a permanent, expat position.

We are seeking Computational Research Expert with a strong background in Artificial Intelligence to join our Research & Development Center (R&DC).

R&DC conducts strategic research, development and demonstration programs in support of Aramco’s drive for innovation.

Your primary role is to design, develop, and deploy advance AI and ML solutions to address complex business, scientific, and engineering challenges.

• Design, develop, and validate advanced AI/ML models
• Engage with stakeholders and domain experts to understand challenges, formulate AI-ready problem statements, and identify impactful solutions.
• Lead end-to-end AI projects, from data acquisition and feature engineering to deployment and performance monitoring.
• Integrate AI solutions with existing systems, digital twins, and operational workflows.
• Stay current with AI research and translate emerging methods into practical applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical guidance and mentorship.
• Contribute to technical documentation, patents, and publications.
• As a successful candidate you will hold a Bachelor degree AI, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields. A PhD is also required.
• You should have a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• You will have a strong foundation in machine learning, statistics, and optimization.
• You will also have a proven track record of conducting advanced technical projects with an ability to connect basic science research with industrial applications.
• It is also necessary to have proficiency in Python and experience with large-scale data and computing environments. Coding in PyTorch, Tensor Flow, JAX skills are also required.
• You will have an excellent command of verbal and written English skills.
• You are willing and able to relocate to Saudi Arabia.

Aramco energizes the world economy.

Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.

With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Engineering, Consulting, and Information Technology

Oil and Gas