Python AI Developer

hlb; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Leong Bank in Malaysia is seeking an experienced AI/ML Engineer specializing in Generative AI to design, develop, and deploy scalable ML solutions across NLP, vision, and recommender domains. The role requires strong Python expertise, hands-on with frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Hugging Face; experience with LLMs, deployment in cloud environments, MLOps, and responsible AI practices.

Collaborate with data engineers to build data pipelines, ensure model quality, and mentor junior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, or related field.
• 5-6 years of hands-on experience in AI/ML solution development.
• Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, scikit-learn.
• Strong background in deep learning, NLP, and generative model development (GPT, LLaMA, Stable Diffusion).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and ML deployment tools (Docker, Kubernetes, MLflow).
• Familiarity with vector databases, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and prompt engineering techniques.
• Knowledge of MLOps best practices: CI/CD for ML, monitoring, and model lifecycle management.
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to translate business requirements into scalable AI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize ML/AI models for production use cases across NLP, computer vision, or recommendation systems.
• Develop and fine-tune Generative AI models (LLMs, diffusion models, transformers) for tasks such as text generation, summarization, conversation, or multimodal solutions.
• Collaborate with data engineering teams to collect, preprocess, and manage large datasets for training and evaluation.
• Deploy AI/ML pipelines and integrate models into business applications using APIs, microservices, or cloud-native solutions.
• Research and evaluate emerging AI/ML frameworks, libraries, and model architectures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure model fairness, interpretability, and compliance with ethical AI practices.
• Document workflows, conduct code reviews, and mentor junior engineers in AI/ML best practices.

Skills

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Hugging Face

scikit-learn

NLP

LLMs

Diffusion models

Transformers

AWDS/Cloud

Kubernetes

MLflow

RAG

Prompt engineering

MLOps

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML

Tools

Docker

Job description

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Job Description: AI/ML Engineer (Generative AI Specialist)

Experience Required: 5-6 years in AI/ML development with hands-on experience in Generative AI

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced AI/ML Engineer with strong expertise in designing, developing, and deploying machine learning and Generative AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in traditional ML models, deep learning, and practical experience in building, fine-tuning, and integrating large language models (LLMs) or other generative architectures into real-world applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize ML/AI models for production use cases across NLP, computer vision, or recommendation systems.
• Develop and fine-tune Generative AI models (LLMs, diffusion models, transformers) for tasks such as text generation, summarization, conversation, or multimodal solutions.
• Collaborate with data engineering teams to collect, preprocess, and manage large datasets for training and evaluation.
• Deploy AI/ML pipelines and integrate models into business applications using APIs, microservices, or cloud-native solutions.
• Research and evaluate emerging AI/ML frameworks, libraries, and model architectures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure model fairness, interpretability, and compliance with ethical AI practices.
• Document workflows, conduct code reviews, and mentor junior engineers in AI/ML best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, or related field.
• 5-6 years of hands-on experience in AI/ML solution development.
• Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, scikit-learn .
• Strong background in deep learning, NLP, and generative model development (e.g., GPT, LLaMA, Stable Diffusion).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and ML deployment tools (Docker, Kubernetes, MLflow).
• Familiarity with vector databases, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and prompt engineering techniques.
• Knowledge of MLOps best practices: CI/CD for ML, monitoring, and model lifecycle management.
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to translate business requirements into scalable AI solutions.

About Hong Leong Bank

We are a leading financial institution in Malaysia backed by a century of entrepreneurial heritage. Providing comprehensive financial services guided by a Digital-at-the-Core ethos has earned us industry recognition and accolades for our innovative approach in making banking simpler and more effortless for our customers. Our digital and physical offerings span across a vast nationwide network in Malaysia, strengthened with an expanding regional presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China.

We seek to strike a balance between diversity, inclusion and merit to achieve our mission of infusing diversity in thinking and skillsets into our organisation. Candidates are assessed based on merit and potential, in line with our mission to attract and recruit the best talent available. Expanding on our "Digital at the Core" ethos, we are progressively digitising the employee journey and experience to provide a strong foundation for our people to drive life-long learning, achieve their career aspirations and grow talent from within our organisation.