Director of AI

Company overview

Mirai, a Scopely company, is a video game support studio based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focused on building industry-defining interactive entertainment experiences. As part of Savvy Games Group, Mirai is positioned to play a critical role in developing the gaming ecosystem across the MENA region.

Role summary

Mirai is seeking a product and team-focused Director of AI to join the leadership team. This role combines local and global AI strategy, production leadership, and team development. The Director of AI will lead the production roadmap and integration of AI solutions across a variety of Scopely business units and studio operations teams, while building local capability and driving innovation.

Reporting to the CEO, this role is both strategic and hands-on, working closely with Scopely’s global GenAI teams, internal and global stakeholders, while leading a local department consisting of AI engineers, project, and product managers.

Requirements

AI & production leadership

Oversee end-to-end development of automation and AI-enabled software solutions for a variety of internal clients and use cases

Support the design and implementation of AI strategy across the team’s production pipelines

Ensure alignment between product vision, technical feasibility, and business goals

Collaborate with global teams to integrate best practices and maintain quality

Ensure scalable and agile production processes leveraging AI

Strategic AI integration

Identify high-impact AI use cases across development, operations, and player experience in collaboration with Scopely CTO and Mirai CEO

Drive adoption of AI tools across central teams, engineering, QA, marketing, business development, and analytics

Ensure responsible AI usage, governance, compliance, risk management, and ethics

Regional talent development

Build and mentor high-performing multidisciplinary teams focused on AI solution creation, integration, and adoption at scale

Develop local AI and technical talent in KSA and MENA, growing the department to a world-class center of excellence

Establish internship, mentorship, and training programmes

Foster a culture of learning, innovation, and inclusion

Partnerships & ecosystem growth

Build partnerships with global studios, academia, and AI technology providers

Drive community initiatives including AI jams and participation in local industry events

Support development of the regional gaming and AI ecosystem

Mirai studio senior leadership

Contribute to long-term strategy, operational excellence, and culture of Mirai Studio at large

Define department OKRs, manage department budgets, and ensure sustainable, long-term success of the department

Collaborate with Scopely CTO and Mirai CEO to align AI and production strategy with business objectives, locally for Mirai and globally for internal clients

Support executive decision-making with data and insights

Act as studio expert to support adoption of AI solutions and mindset across the entire Mirai Studio

Benefits

15+ years experience in software development and AI-related roles

7+ years in senior leadership or executive roles

Proven track record delivering high-quality software and AI-driven products

Strong understanding of AI/ML, SaaS production, and systems design

Experience building and leading cross-functional teams

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Strong operational and delivery discipline

Preferred

Experience in MENA region

Experience growing and mentoring fresh talent and building high-performing teams

Arabic language or cultural fluency

Experience building ecosystems and/or local community initiatives