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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Tech - Engineering careers in Riyadh

Software engineering, data science, DevOps, cloud, and cybersecurity roles across the GCC's technology ecosystem. Driven by Saudi Vision 2030 and the UAE's AI strategy, engineers are in high demand at Big Tech, regional champions, and government digital initiatives. Browse verified engineering positions with salary data. This page focuses specifically on tech - engineering roles based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Tech - Engineering compensation in Riyadh

Verified base-salary bands for tech - engineering professionals working in Riyadh. Ranges reflect monthly compensation in SAR unless noted, and exclude bonuses and benefits which often add 15–40% on top.

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RoleLevelBase salary range (monthly)
VP of Customer Experiencedirector· mediumSAR 133,000 – 154,000
Chief Technology Officerc_level· mediumSAR 122,727 – 190,227
Chief Information & Technology Officerc_level· mediumSAR 103,000 – 137,000
Head of Digital Developmenthead· mediumSAR 87,000 – 133,000
VP Engineeringc_level· mediumSAR 92,727 – 143,727
Head of Digital Factoryhead· mediumSAR 93,000 – 109,000
VP of Digital Transformationvp· mediumSAR 86,000 – 114,000
Vice President of Salesvp· mediumSAR 86,000 – 114,000
Regional Sales Manager / Account Directordirector· mediumSAR 82,000 – 111,000
Chief Technology Officer / Chief Information Officerc_level· mediumSAR 80,000 – 102,000
Data Governance Directordirector· mediumSAR 83,000 – 93,000
Solutions Architectprincipal· mediumSAR 69,000 – 99,000
Showing top 12 of 83 verified bands. Unlock the full table.

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FAQ

Tech - Engineering jobs in Riyadh

What's the average salary for tech - engineering roles in Riyadh?
Tech - Engineering professionals in Riyadh earn between 10,500 and 190,227 SAR per month, depending on seniority, firm tier, and specialism. Tenure publishes 83 verified salary bands for Riyadh tech - engineering roles — unlock the full table to see how each level pays.
Which firms are hiring for tech - engineering roles in Riyadh?
Tenure's Riyadh tech - engineering board lists 237 verified open roles across multinationals, regional leaders, and high-growth firms. Each listing links directly to the employer's careers page — no recruiters in the middle, no expired roles.
Is Riyadh a good market for tech - engineering careers?
Riyadh sits at the centre of Saudi Arabia's professional services economy. Tech - Engineering roles here typically pay tax-free, include housing or housing allowances at senior levels, and offer accelerated career progression compared to most international markets. Tenure tracks compensation, firm tiering, and live job flow so you can benchmark before you negotiate.
How does Tenure verify Riyadh tech - engineering job listings?
Every role on Tenure links to the employer's own careers page or a verified ATS. We don't carry recruiter aggregates, we don't republish stale listings, and we remove jobs once they close. Salary bands are sourced from professionals working in Riyadh and surrounding markets, then triangulated across multiple data points before publication.

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