AI and LLM Engineer (AI Agents experience required)

PERSOLKELLY SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore is seeking an AI Research Engineer to work on pioneering projects aimed at advancing AI and ML applications in software engineering. This role involves conducting cutting-edge research, developing algorithms, and improving software tools. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in AI and software development, with 1-3 years of experience in related roles. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic field.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as a ML/AI/LLM Engineer or AI Scientist.
• Experience with generative AI technologies like GPT-4.
• Familiarity with techniques for automated code generation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct applied research integrating AI techniques with software engineering.
• Design and implement experimental prototypes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate findings into applications.

Skills

Experience with AI Agents

Research background in AI, ML, and Software Engineering

Excellent debugging skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Masters degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Python

R

AWS services (e.g. Lambda, EC2)

Job description

Responsibilities

You will work on pioneering projects that advance the application of AI and ML within software engineering. This AI Research Engineer role offers the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research, develop novel algorithms, and contribute to developing software tools that enhance system performance, reliability, and flexibility. Your work as an AI Engineer will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of our AI products, enabling developers to spend less time fixing issues and more time innovating. You will contribute to creating accessible, user-friendly, and performant solutions that integrate seamlessly with our existing infrastructure.

On a daily basis, you will

• Conduct applied research in integrating AI/LLM techniques with software engineering practices to improve code quality, testing, and software maintenance.
• Design and implement experimental prototypes to demonstrate feasibility of new methodologies.
• Training and fine-tuning LLMs (both commercial and open-source) to improve performance
• Implement and maintain pipelines to collect high quality large datasets to train/finetune LLMs.
• Prepare, analyze and preprocess large datasets of code used to train LLMs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, and product managers, to translate research findings into practical applications.
• Stay informed about the latest advancements in AI/ML and software engineering to identify emerging trends and opportunities for innovation.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other developers/researchers.
• Implement best practices from DevOps to maintain a readable codebase, testable infrastructure and documented research artifacts.

Skills/Requirements

• Masters degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with AI Agents highly preferred.
• At least 1-3 years of experience as a ML/AI/LLM Engineer or AI Scientist, ideally in Software Engineering.
• Strong research background in AI, ML, and SE
• Experience working with generative AI technologies (e.g. GPT-4, BedRock)
• Experience in developing tools or frameworks that utilize AI/ML to enhance software development processes.
• Familiarity with techniques for automated code generation, program synthesis, and software testing using AI/ML
• Experience in developing and prototyping in Python and R
• Understanding of software development processes and terminology.
• Excellent debugging, optimization skills, and teamwork skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of reinforcement learning algorithms and experience with model training
• Experience in publishing research papers in top-tier conferences and journals
• Familiarity with AWS services such as Lambda, EC2, ECS, SNS, SQS, and RDS is an advantage
• Experience using and configuring static analyzers as part of a research project

How to apply

Interested candidates, who wish to apply for the above position, please send in your resume to [e-mail]

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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