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 engineering teams, internal and global stakeholders, while leading a local Department consisting of Engineers, Project, and Product Managers. Requirements AI & Production Leadership Oversee end-to-end development of automation and AI-enable 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 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 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. Requirements 15+ years of experience in software development and AI-related roles. 7+ years of experience in senior leadership or executive roles, including leading a multidisciplinary department of AI Engineers, Project Managers, and Product Managers. Experience shaping AI strategy across production pipelines and leading cross-functional AI adoption across engineering and product teams. Strong background in responsible AI governance, compliance, risk management, and ethics. Experience defining department OKRs. Experience working directly with CEOs or CTOs and partnering with global teams and external institutions such as studios, academia, or AI technology providers. Experience in the MENA region is a plus.