Overview
Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.
With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.
At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.
We are seeking a Senior AI Engineer to design and build intelligent automation solutions for Tax & Legal Services, including document processing pipelines, compliance-checking systems, and RAG-based retrieval over multilingual regulatory data.
This role requires a high degree of ownership, where the engineer will independently take solutions from concept to production. You will be responsible for architecture decisions, technology selection, and end-to-end delivery of AI solutions.
The primary focus is on AI systems, data pipelines, and cloud deployment, with frontend development limited to lightweight user interfaces for prototyping and internal tools. The role spans backend API development, LLM integration, and deployment on Azure, with an emphasis on building scalable, production-grade AI systems.
Programming: Advanced Python skills (FastAPI or similar) with experience building scalable backend systems; TypeScript knowledge is a plus.
APIs & Integrations: Strong experience building RESTful APIs, OAuth2/JWT authentication, Azure Entra ID, and external enterprise system integrations.
LLM & RAG Systems (Core Focus): Proven experience developing production-grade LLM applications, including RAG systems, chunking/embedding strategies, hybrid retrieval, re-ranking, prompt engineering, and evaluation frameworks for accuracy and reliability. Familiarity with LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, and agentic workflows.
Data & Storage Systems: Experience with vector databases (FAISS, Pinecone, Azure AI Search), SQL/NoSQL databases, datalakes, and efficient retrieval strategies.
Data Processing & Pipelines (Core Focus): Strong experience handling unstructured/document-heavy data, including ingestion pipelines, OCR, metadata extraction, and multilingual processing (Arabic is a plus).
Frontend (Good to Have): Working knowledge of React/Next.js for lightweight UI prototyping and collaboration with frontend teams.
Security & Compliance: Knowledge of data security, encryption, access control, data masking, audit logging, and governance in regulated AI environments.
Cloud & Deployment (Core Focus): Hands-on Azure experience, including App Services, Functions, Storage, Queues, Docker, Kubernetes/AKS, and monitoring tools, with a focus on scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient production systems.
- Experience with Databricks or similar data engineering platforms
- Experience with knowledge graphs (e.g., Neo4j) for advanced retrieval or entity mapping
- Prior experience in regulated industries (Tax, Legal, Financial Services)
- Experience with Azure AI Document Intelligence or similar document extraction tools
- Familiarity with modern UI frameworks (e.g., Tailwind CSS) is a plus
- A self-starter who can operate with minimal supervision
- Strong problem-solving and system design skills
- Ability to work with ambiguity and translate business needs into technical solutions
- Ownership mindset with focus on delivering production outcomes
At PwC Midde East, we expect all our people to embody the skills and behaviours of The PwC Professional framework, helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level.
At PwC Middle East, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll build a meaningful career, supported by rewards and benefits that help you thrive. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and programs that promote well-being, balance, and personal growth. You’ll have access to continuous learning, digital upskilling, and a collaborative environment that values innovation, mentorship, and diversity. Are you ready to make a difference by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially here. Discover more about Life at PwC Middle East.
About PwC Middle East
At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. Established in the region for 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,200 people across 12 countries. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.
