Tax & Legal Services - Senior AI Engineer- Senior Associate / Manager (Amman)
PwC Open · verified Oct 22, 2026 At a glance
Senior AI Engineering role at PwC. Amman.
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What you'll do
- Build AI tools for tax and legal work, including document-processing flows and compliance checks
- Create retrieval systems that search multilingual regulatory material and ground language-model responses
- Take AI solutions from initial design through production, making architecture and technology choices
- Develop backend services and REST APIs, connect language models, and deploy systems on Azure
- Set up tests that assess whether model outputs are accurate, well-supported and dependable
What you bring
- Strong Python skills and experience creating production-ready applications built around large language models
- Experience designing REST APIs and working with retrieval, document handling, embeddings and evaluation
- Knowledge of vector databases, SQL or NoSQL stores, and data lakes for efficient information retrieval
- Experience with Databricks or a comparable data platform, and document extraction tools such as Azure AI Document Intelligence
- Experience in a regulated field such as tax, legal services or financial services is relevant
Who this fits
This senior role suits an engineer comfortable owning architecture and delivery from concept through production, with backend and AI systems as the focus. The position is based in Amman, Jordan.
From the employer
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.