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title: 'AI & System Engineer at HALA'
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# AI & System Engineer at HALA

- **Company:** HALA
- **Location:** Riyadh Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- **Posted:** 2026-08-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hala/jobs/5364098008

## Job description

Who Are We

HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools.

HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations.

Founded in 2017, HALA is currently licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank.

Job Summary

The Software/AI Engineer , Compliance Technology is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining technology, automation, and AI-enabled solutions that enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and governance of Compliance operations. The role translates regulatory and business requirements into scalable technical solutions and supports areas including AML, KYC, fraud prevention, regulatory reporting, risk, and governance. The position also contributes to the responsible adoption of AI through appropriate governance, risk assessment, monitoring, and human oversight.

## Responsibilities

- Design and develop technology solutions that automate and enhance Compliance processes.
- Build AI-powered tools to improve compliance monitoring, investigations, and regulatory reporting.
- Develop and maintain integrations, APIs, and internal applications supporting Compliance systems.
- Identify automation opportunities and translate compliance requirements into technical solutions.
- Implement AI, workflow automation, and RegTech solutions to improve operational efficiency.
- Develop dashboards and analytics that support compliance decision-making and regulatory reporting.
- Ensure solutions comply with cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with Compliance, Technology, Risk, and Information Security teams on system enhancements.
- Maintain and optimize compliance applications, ensuring reliability, performance, and scalability.
- Support audits and regulatory examinations by providing technical documentation and system evidence.
- Research and recommend emerging AI and compliance technologies to drive continuous improvement.
- Establish and maintain AI governance controls for Compliance use cases, ensuring responsible, transparent, and compliant use of AI technologies.
- Conduct AI risk assessments to identify and mitigate risks related to model accuracy, bias, data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.
- Monitor and validate AI models and automated solutions on an ongoing basis to ensure accuracy, effectiveness, reliability, and appropriate human oversight.
- Ensure data quality and governance across Compliance systems and AI solutions, including data accuracy, integrity, access controls, and auditability.
- Leverage AI and automation to support regulatory change management, including identifying regulatory updates, assessing their impact, and supporting implementation and tracking of required actions.

## What We Offer You

We believe you will love working at HALA!

- We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups.
- We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including the potential for shares.
- We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment.
- Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 7 countries and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.
- We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.
- You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust. We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best.

If you think you have what it takes to join a remarkable team #apply_now

## About HALA

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: HALA is a leading fintech platform in the MENAP region that provides SMEs with an all-in-one solution for business accounts, digital payments, expense management, and financing, aiming to build the "future bank of SMEs."
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series B)
- **Headquarters**: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- **Founded**: 2017
- **Founders**: Not publicly listed on major sources

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Financial Services / Fintech
- **Target customers**: B2B, primarily small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the MENAP region (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Pakistan, Lebanon, Germany, and others)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "To empower SMEs to manage, run, and grow their businesses seamlessly with our all-in-one platform" — building the future bank of SMEs.

## Products & Services
- **HALA Business Account**: A full-featured business bank account with instant settlement of sales, payment acceptance and sending, expense management, and access to financing — all from one platform.
- **HALA Payments**: Digital payment solutions for merchants, including a mobile point-of-sale (POS) system for restaurants and businesses.
- **HALA Cashier**: A solution to digitize payments and manage sales and operations.
- **HALA Logistics**: Logistics solutions integrated with financial services.
- **HALA Financing**: Credit and financing products for SMEs to grow their businesses.
- **Expense Management**: Tools for businesses to control and manage expenses.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding: $164.1 million across 6 rounds (as of latest data)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Lead investors include **Sanabil** (Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund) and **The Rise Fund** (impact fund by TPG). Other investors include **Impact46** (led Series A). HALA is licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank (SAMA) and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Annual revenue of $25 million (estimated).
  - 378 employees (+26.4% YoY growth).
  - Over 100,000–150,000 SMEs using the platform.
  - Over 20 billion SAR in transaction volume processed.
  - Acquired **paymennt.com** in February 2023.
  - Active in 10 countries.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Regulatory Moat**: Fully licensed by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) and FSRA in Abu Dhabi — a significant trust signal in a heavily regulated industry.
- **All-in-One Platform**: Combines banking, payments, expense management, and financing in a single interface, reducing the need for SMEs to use multiple providers.
- **Instant Settlement**: Offers immediate settlement of sales to business accounts, a key differentiator for cash-flow-sensitive SMEs.
- **Strong Local Presence**: Deeply embedded in the Saudi and MENAP ecosystem, with a large, growing customer base and government-linked investors.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Expanding the "future bank of SMEs" by deepening product offerings (financing, expense management) and scaling operations across MENAP.
- **Direction for growth**: Geographic expansion (already in 10 countries), increasing the customer base beyond 150,000 SMEs, and potentially launching new financial products. The recent $157 million Series B (2025) signals aggressive growth plans.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: HALA promotes a high-performance culture based on innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Core values include "Spirit of Entrepreneurship," "Resilience," "Understanding," and "Trust." The team is diverse (25+ nationalities) and works across 6 offices.
- **Work Policy**: Mostly **in-office** (on-site) based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with some remote roles (e.g., Dubai). The company emphasizes a "one culture" team environment.
- **Notable Perks/Engineering Culture**: 
  - Strong investment in technology (101 technical employees, 14% of workforce).
  - Roles include AI Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, Data Engineer, and Software Engineer.
  - Emphasis on ownership: "Every team member has a leadership role and space to make a real impact."
  - Active hiring: 17 open positions (as of latest data), with a 325% YoY increase in job postings.

## Sources
1. [HALA Official Website](https://hala.com/)
2. [HALA Careers Page (Greenhouse)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hala)
3. [HALA LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/halapayments)
4. [HALA Culture Page](https://hala.com/en/our-culture)
5. [Built In HALA Profile](https://builtin.com/company/hala)

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