AI Engineer

SMRT CORPORATION LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport organization is seeking an experienced AI Engineer to innovate within the SMRT team in Singapore. The role focuses on deploying AI solutions tailored for transport systems, leveraging Microsoft Azure services. Ideal candidates will possess deep AI engineering expertise and a solid understanding of transportation operations. Responsibilities include developing predictive models for maintenance, optimizing routes, and collaborating with data engineers to manage large datasets effectively. This role is crucial for driving operational efficiencies and enhancing customer experiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in AI engineering roles, especially within public transport or logistics.
• Proven hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure AI services.
• Solid understanding of transport operations and predictive maintenance strategies.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy end-to-end AI solutions for SMRT's transport domain.
• Lead deployment and integration of AI models into operational systems.
• Work with operational teams to validate AI use cases for business needs.

Skills

Microsoft Azure AI services

Large Language Models (LLMs)

Data visualization with Power BI

Python for AI/ML development

SQL for data manipulation

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence

Tools

Azure Machine Learning

Azure Cognitive Services

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse Analytics

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated AI Engineer to join our SMRT team and drive innovation in the transport sector. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in AI engineering practices, a strong background in transportation systems, and hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud, Azure AI services, Large Language Models (LLMs), and advanced analytics techniques. This role is crucial for managing the end‑to‑end deployment of AI solutions and ensuring their effectiveness through rigorous use case validation within the SMRT operational context.

• Design, build, and deploy end‑to‑end AI solutions specifically tailored for SMRT's transport domain, leveraging Microsoft Azure AI services.
• Lead the deployment and integration of AI models into existing SMRT operational systems, ensuring seamless functionality and performance.
• Work closely with SMRT's operational teams to validate AI use cases, ensuring solutions address critical business needs and deliver tangible value.
• Develop predictive models for smart maintenance of SMRT assets, route optimization for our transport networks, and demand forecasting for passenger flow.
• Collaborate with SMRT's data engineers and transport domain experts to curate, prepare, and integrate large-scale datasets relevant to our operations.
• Implement and fine‑tune Large Language Models (LLMs) using Azure OpenAI and other relevant Microsoft services for operational automation, intelligent assistance for staff, and enhanced customer interactions.
• Leverage Azure AI and analytics services (e.g., Azure Machine Learning, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory) for scalable deployment, monitoring, and MLOps of AI solutions.
• Build interactive dashboards and analytical tools using Power BI/Open‑source UI to provide actionable insights to SMRT's operations and management teams.
• Ensure responsible AI practices are embedded in all solutions, maintaining comprehensive documentation for model explainability, auditability, and compliance with SMRT's standards.

Qualification & Work Experience

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related technical field.

• 5+ years of progressive experience in AI engineering roles, with a significant portion preferably within the public transport or logistics domain, demonstrating a clear understanding of operational challenges.

Skills

• Proven hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure AI services, including Azure Machine Learning, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure OpenAI, Azure Cognitive Services, and Azure Data Factory.
• Strong knowledge of Large Language Models (e.g., GPT, BERT) and NLP pipelines, including practical experience with custom fine‑tuning and deployment within an enterprise environment.
• Expertise in developing and managing end‑to‑end AI/ML pipelines, encompassing data ingestion, model training, rigorous evaluation, deployment, and continuous monitoring (MLOps).
• Solid understanding of transport operations, predictive maintenance strategies, asset optimization, and operational efficiency within a large‑scale public transport setting.
• Proficiency in Python for AI/ML development, SQL for data manipulation, and experience with Power BI or other tools for data visualization.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business insights for SMRT's diverse teams.