Senior Software Engineer I - AI (Contract)

Careem is building the Everything App to simplify daily life across the greater Middle East by enabling seamless movement, food and grocery ordering, payment management, and more. Since its inception in 2012, Careem has empowered over 2.5 million Captains to earn, served more than 70 million customers, and fostered a platform for regional talent and entrepreneurs to thrive. Operating in over 70 cities across 10 countries, Careem is looking for a Software Engineer to design and implement workflows, integrations, and systems that transform AI solutions into scalable, production-ready platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement end-to-end workflows that integrate AI models into existing platforms. Collaborate closely with AI engineers and data scientists to transition prototypes into high-availability production systems. Develop and maintain microservices, APIs, and containerized solutions to ensure seamless deployment and scalability. Optimize system performance, reliability, and cost efficiency within cloud environments, primarily AWS. Work alongside product managers and business stakeholders to define technical requirements and success metrics. Communicate complex technical concepts, project progress, and trade-offs effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software development, with proven expertise in architecting and scaling complex systems. Proficiency in Python and Java programming languages. Strong experience in building RESTful or GraphQL APIs, event-driven architectures, and containerized services using Docker and Kubernetes. Demonstrated success with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (Terraform), and cloud platforms, especially AWS. Familiarity with data pipelines such as Kafka and experience integrating diverse data sources. Excellent collaboration skills to work cross-functionally with AI teams, product managers, and business stakeholders. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

Exposure to AI/ML concepts and familiarity with machine learning frameworks like PyTorch and TensorFlow is highly desirable. Experience handling high-volume, real-time data processing will be an advantage. This role offers the opportunity to work in a purpose-driven organization committed to making a meaningful impact in a region with significant untapped potential. Flexible work arrangements include four days per week in the office and one day remote, with the option to work remotely from any country for up to 30 days annually. Employees enjoy unlimited vacation days, access to healthcare benefits, and fitness reimbursements covering gym memberships, health clubs, and training classes. Joining Careem means becoming part of a community of inspiring colleagues, learning from leading minds, and advancing your career in a dynamic environment.

Careem is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. The collection of demographic information is voluntary and used solely for equal employment opportunity monitoring and diversity initiatives.

Job Skills

Kafka Terraform Collaboration Tensor Flow Infrastructure as code (Terraform)Python CI/CD pipelines Java Docker Py Torch Event-driven architectures AWS High-volume real-time data processing Communication kubernetes Technical Documentation Graph QL APIs REST ful APIs AI/ML concepts

Job Details

Industry:

Business Development

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Shift:

First Shift (Day)

Job Type:

Contract

Job Location:

Karachi, Pakistan

Gender

No Preference

Age

18 - 65 Years

Minimum Education

Master

Degree Title

Education & Experience- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Experience

3 Years - 5 Years

Apply Before:

Aug 28, 2025