--- title: 'Senior AI Engineer at BRKZ' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-ai-engineer-brkz-cairo-ha0m6k35d0q8' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-05' --- # Senior AI Engineer at BRKZ - **Company:** BRKZ - **Location:** Cairo, Egypt / Islamabad, Pakistan / Karachi, Pakistan / Lahore, Pakistan - **Posted:** 2025-04-20 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-05 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/brkz/jobs/4577985101 ## Job description ## About Us Backed by top regional and global VCs, BRKZ is Saudi Arabia’s fastest-growing construction-tech startup. Our web platform, mobile apps and WhatsApp channels give contractors instant access to 7,000+ building-material SKUs from 1,100+ vetted suppliers, with quotes in minutes and buy-now-pay-later financing built in. In just two years we have on-boarded 850+ contracting companies, supported giga-projects such as NEOM and King Salman Park, and scaled RFQs to $350 million while keeping positive unit economics. You can read more about BRKZ's latest news on [Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidprosser/2025/02/09/brkz-raises-8-million-to-build-on-saudi-construction-boom/), [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/09/saudis-brkz-closes-17m-series-a-for-its-construction-tech-platform/) & [Wamda](https://www.wamda.com/en/2025/02/brkz-closes-17-million-series-a-bolster-presence-saudi-arabia). What You will do (Responsibilities) : - Design, build, and deploy AI agents and AI-enabled services. ● Translate business workflows into automated and AI-assisted systems. ● Integrate LLMs with internal platforms, APIs, and data sources. ● Start with rules and automation. Add AI only where it adds clear value. ● Develop AI services using Python and modern backend frameworks. ● Own model quality, evaluation, versioning, and observability. ● Design feedback loops to continuously improve AI output quality. ● Define accuracy targets, confidence thresholds, and human review paths. ● Monitor production systems for failures, drift, and edge cases. ● Optimize inference cost, latency, and reliability. ● Instrument systems to measure usage, accuracy, and operational impact. ● Collaborate with ML Engineers and Data teams where model training or data pipelines are required. ● Ensure AI systems comply with PDPL, security, and responsible AI practices. ● Design explainable AI behaviors and human-in-the-loop workflows to build trust. ● Work closely with Finance, Operations, Sales, and other teams. ● Document system behavior, trade-offs, and limitations clearly. ● Apply AI tools to improve software delivery efficiency, quality, and reliability where there is clear impact. ● Partner with Engineering to evaluate and apply targeted AI-assisted tooling across the SDLC. Who You are (Qualifications) : ● 5+ years in applied AI or AI engineering roles. ● Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field. ● Strong Python skills with production backend experience. ● Hands-on experience with LLMs, prompt design, and agent frameworks. ● Experience with vector databases and retrieval systems. ● Experience evaluating AI outputs and improving accuracy over time. ● Experience deploying AI services on cloud platforms. ● Strong data handling and debugging skills. ● Experience integrating APIs and internal systems. Skills & Competencies Required: ● Python and FastAPI. ● LLMs, prompt engineering, and agent orchestration. ● Vector databases such as Pinecone or equivalents. ● Model evaluation and quality monitoring. ● Workflow automation tools such as n8n or similar. ● API design and system integration. ● PostgreSQL and basic data modeling. ● GitHub, Docker, and Terraform. ● Basic GCP or AWS services for deployment and monitoring. ● Understanding of security, PDPL, and responsible AI handling. What we offer: - It is an excellent opportunity to be part of a start-up with a lot of responsibility and independence early on and where you will impact the entire business. - Attractive compensation package - Access to tools helping with your learning and development - Product first mindset - The best idea wins; we are all ears about ways to do things better. - Exciting stock options Check our guide on[How to prepare for your interviews with BRKZ 🚚🏗️](https://www.notion.so/How-to-prepare-for-your-interviews-with-BRKZ-1050a449029c80df85fbec82913780b1?pvs=4) Pls note : Certain positions eventual grading might be subject to interview performance, this allows great talent to shine regardless of years of experience and keeps a fair process based on how big of an impact you deliver in the organization. ## About BRKZ ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: BRKZ operates a B2B online marketplace that connects contractors and builders with suppliers of construction materials in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series A, raised $21.5M total across 4 rounds) - **Headquarters**: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - **Founded**: 2022 - **Founders**: Ibrahim Manna ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Construction technology (ConTech), building materials marketplace, supply chain for construction. - **Target customers**: B2B – contractors, builders, real estate developers, and construction material suppliers. - **Mission or purpose statement**: Not publicly stated, but the company aims to digitize and streamline procurement of construction materials in the region. ## Products & Services - **[BRKZ Marketplace]**: An online platform where buyers (contractors, builders) can browse, compare, and purchase construction materials such as cement, wood, block, steel, tiles, and more. Includes quotation management and procurement solutions. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company). - **Key Metric**: Total funding of $21.5M (as of Feb 2025), including a $17M Series A round closed in February 2025 and an $8M Series A extension in March 2024. Additionally, BRKZ secured a $30M finance facility from Stride Ventures in October 2025 to offer credit to buyers. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: BECO Capital, Better Tomorrow Ventures, 9900 Capital, Wa’ed Ventures (Aramco), Saudi Industrial Investment Group (SIC), Capifly, Stride Ventures. - **Growth Signals**: - Rapid expansion with multiple sales roles across Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Tabuk, Jizan). - Opened a product office in Cairo. - Secured a $30M debt facility to provide financing to customers, indicating scaling of credit offerings. - Ranked 1st among 11 active competitors on Tracxn. - Active hiring across finance, operations, procurement, product, and sales (19+ open positions as of mid-2026). ## Competitive Advantages - **First-mover in KSA**: One of the earliest dedicated B2B marketplaces for construction materials in Saudi Arabia, backed by strong local investors including Aramco’s Wa’ed Ventures. - **Integrated financing**: The $30M facility from Stride Ventures allows BRKZ to offer credit to buyers, differentiating from traditional procurement. - **Strong investor syndicate**: Mix of regional VCs (BECO Capital, SIC) and global fintech-focused funds (Better Tomorrow Ventures, Stride Ventures) provides both industry expertise and capital. ## Strategic Focus - **Geographic expansion**: Deepening presence in Saudi Arabia (covering multiple cities) and potentially expanding into other MENA markets (hiring in Jordan and Egypt). - **Product development**: Building out fulfillment and operations capabilities (hiring a Sr. Product Manager for Fulfilment & Operations in Cairo). - **Credit enablement**: The $30M facility signals a push to become a one-stop procurement + financing platform for construction SMEs. ## Why Work Here - **High-growth environment**: Series A startup with strong funding, expanding team, and clear market traction. - **Remote/hybrid/office policy**: Based on job postings, roles are location-specific (Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Cairo, Amman). Likely office-first with possible flexibility, but not explicitly stated as remote. - **Culture highlights**: The careers page emphasizes “looking forward to having you aboard the team” and invites candidates to reach out with questions. Roles span multiple functions, suggesting a collaborative, scaling team. - **Notable perks**: Not detailed, but working at a well-funded ConTech leader in a rapidly digitizing sector offers exposure to high-impact projects and potential for rapid career growth. ## Sources 1. [brkz.com](https://brkz.com/en) 2. [brkz.com/about](https://brkz.com/en/about-us) 3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/brkz](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/brkz) 4. [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/brkz/__Pd4XmW8wmv8uO0Wnfk5V0g3YkE6JsCu4EGmy11ucOwg) 5. [craft.co](https://craft.co/brkz-f3943881ee) 6. [GlobeNewswire (via Tracxn) – $30M facility](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/brkz/__Pd4XmW8wmv8uO0Wnfk5V0g3YkE6JsCu4EGmy11ucOwg) (referenced in Tracxn news) 7. [Assiyaq (via Tracxn) – $17M Series A](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/brkz/__Pd4XmW8wmv8uO0Wnfk5V0g3YkE6JsCu4EGmy11ucOwg) 8. [Trade Arabia (via Tracxn) – $8M funding](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/brkz/__Pd4XmW8wmv8uO0Wnfk5V0g3YkE6JsCu4EGmy11ucOwg) 9. [entarabi.com – SIC invests](https://entarabi.com) (referenced in Tracxn) ## Other roles at BRKZ - [Operations Coordinator - Dammam](https://feeny.ai/job/operations-coordinator-dammam-brkz-dammam-9awyajp5mb8m) — Dammam, Saudi Arabia - [Accounts Receivables (AR) Accountant](https://feeny.ai/job/accounts-receivables-ar-accountant-brkz-riyadh-j1aeff64xj16) — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - [Logistics & Supply Chain Operations Lead](https://feeny.ai/job/logistics-supply-chain-operations-lead-brkz-jeddah-7cw96cg64nhd) — Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - [Credit Analyst](https://feeny.ai/job/credit-analyst-brkz-amman-yj8pnbyc2wxa) — Amman, Jordan - [Senior AI Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-ai-engineer-brkz-cairo-4p53q8jp9ry4) — Cairo, Egypt / Islamabad, Pakistan / Karachi, Pakistan / Lahore, Pakistan - [Senior Procurement Officer - International](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-procurement-officer-international-brkz-riyadh-r6cj05cxcqmp) — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - [Sr. Product Manager (Fulfilment & Operations)](https://feeny.ai/job/sr-product-manager-fulfilment-operations-brkz-cairo-qyw1nrzrfbk0) — Cairo, Egypt - [Financial Planning Analyst - Jordan](https://feeny.ai/job/financial-planning-analyst-jordan-brkz-amman-cs73czj3je02) — Amman, Jordan - [Credit Risk Manager - Jordan](https://feeny.ai/job/credit-risk-manager-jordan-brkz-amman-xfy1a1cntwax) — Amman, Jordan - [Sales Executive – Market Expansion](https://feeny.ai/job/sales-executive-market-expansion-brkz-riyadh-9mhe3hhpjd86) — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia