Tax & Legal Services - Senior AI Engineer- Senior Associate / Manager (Amman)

About Us

With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.

Line of Service Overview

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.

Business Unit Overview

We are seeking a Senior AI Engineer to design and build intelligent automation solutions for Tax & Legal Services, including document processing pipelines, compliance-checking systems, and RAG-based retrieval over multilingual regulatory data.

This role requires a high degree of ownership, where the engineer will independently take solutions from concept to production. You will be responsible for architecture decisions, technology selection, and end-to-end delivery of AI solutions.

The primary focus is on AI systems, data pipelines, and cloud deployment, with frontend development limited to lightweight user interfaces for prototyping and internal tools. The role spans backend API development, LLM integration, and deployment on Azure, with an emphasis on building scalable, production-grade AI systems.

How You’ll Contribute

Programming
Advanced proficiency in Python (FastAPI or similar frameworks). Ability to design scalable backend systems and services. Working knowledge of TypeScript is a plus.

APIs & Integrations
Strong experience designing and building RESTful APIs. Familiarity with authentication mechanisms such as OAuth2 / JWT and Azure Entra ID. Experience integrating with external enterprise systems is a plus.
LLM & RAG Systems (Core Focus)
Proven experience building and deploying production-grade LLM applications, including:
- Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems
- Document chunking, embedding strategies, and metadata handling
- Hybrid retrieval (vector + keyword), re-ranking, and evaluation
- Prompt engineering and optimization
- Familiarity with frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or Semantic Kernel
- Understanding of agentic workflows and orchestration
- Design and implement evaluation frameworks to measure accuracy, grounding, and reliability of LLM outputs
Data & Storage Systems
Experience with:
- Vector databases (FAISS, Pinecone, Azure AI Search)
- SQL and NoSQL databases and datalakes
- Designing efficient data access and retrieval strategies

What You’ll Bring

- Experience with Databricks or similar data engineering platforms
- Experience with knowledge graphs (e.g., Neo4j) for advanced retrieval or entity mapping
- Prior experience in regulated industries (Tax, Legal, Financial Services)
- Experience with Azure AI Document Intelligence or similar document extraction tools
- Familiarity with modern UI frameworks (e.g., Tailwind CSS) is a plus

How You’ll Make a Difference

At PwC Midde East, we expect all our people to embody the skills and behaviours of The PwC Professional framework, helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level. 

Why You’ll Love Working at PwC

At PwC Middle East, you’ll find more than just a job - you’ll build a meaningful career, supported by rewards and benefits that help you thrive. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and programs that promote well-being, balance, and personal growth. You’ll have access to continuous learning, digital upskilling, and a collaborative environment that values innovation, mentorship, and diversity. Are you ready to make a difference by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially here. Discover more about Life at PwC Middle East.