AI Engineer

MetaComp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MetaComp is seeking an exceptionally strong quantitative fresh graduate to join its AI team in Singapore. This role targets top-tier math or physics majors with strong analytical ability, even with limited coding experience.

You will grow into a high-impact AI engineer in a fast-growing fintech setting. If you were in the top 5% of your cohort and enjoy solving abstract problems, this role offers exposure to AI-driven solutions, model development, and experimentation within a supportive,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Physics, or related quantitative disciplines from leading universities.
• Exceptional logical reasoning and problem-solving ability.
• Strong foundation in linear algebra, probability, statistics, and optimization.
• High intellectual curiosity and ability to grasp complex concepts quickly.
• Demonstrated use of AI tools (e.g., LLMs, AI coding assistants, research tools) in coursework or projects.
• Basic familiarity with Python or similar language.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior engineers to design, test, and improve AI-driven solutions across business use cases.
• Apply mathematical and statistical thinking to model real-world problems.
• Use AI tools to accelerate research and prototyping.
• Translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations.
• Conduct experiments, analyze model outputs, and iterate on improvements.
• Continuously learn and stay updated with AI research and emerging tools.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Problem solving

Mathematical foundation

Ambiguity tolerance

Python familiarity

AI tooling awareness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mathematics/Physics/Applied Math/Engineering Physics or related quantitative field

Tools

LLMs

Coding copilots

Research tools

Job description

MetaComp Pte Ltd is a leading Singapore-based digital payment solution provider, licensed and regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) as a Major Payment Institution, to provide Digital Payment Token Services and Cross-border Payment Transfers. Operating under a P2B2C (platform-to-business, partners-to-clients) model, MetaComp provides its clients with an integrated end-to-end suite of services, empowering them to confidently enter the digital asset market with much-needed safety, security, and compliance assurance. Together with its parent company, Metaverse Green Exchange Pte. Ltd. (a MAS-licensed CMS holder permitted to carry out, inter alia, brokerage and custody services), MetaComp introduces its suite of services through CAMP (Client Assets Management Platform) which allow businesses to develop and scale their digital asset offerings through various products and/or services such as over-the-counter transactions, fiat payments, digital asset custody and prime brokerage.

About the Role

We are looking for an exceptionally strong quantitative fresh graduate to join our AI team. This role is designed for top-tier math or physics majors with outstanding analytical ability and intellectual horsepower, even if they have limited formal coding experience.

If you were in the top 5% of your cohort, enjoy solving complex abstract problems, and have actively used AI tools in your academic work, we want to invest in you and help you grow into a high-impact AI engineer.

This role is ideal for candidates who want to build deep capability in applied AI within a fast-growing fintech environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with senior engineers to design, test, and improve AI-driven solutions across business use cases
• Apply mathematical and statistical thinking to model real-world problems
• Use AI tools (LLMs, coding copilots, automation tools) to accelerate research and prototyping
• Translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations
• Conduct experiments, analyze model outputs, and iterate on improvements
• Continuously learn and stay updated with AI research and emerging tools

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Physics, or related quantitative disciplines from leading universities
• Exceptional logical reasoning and problem-solving ability
• Strong foundation in linear algebra, probability, statistics, and optimization
• High intellectual curiosity and ability to grasp complex concepts quickly
• Demonstrated use of AI tools (e.g., LLMs, AI coding assistants, research tools) in coursework or projects
• Basic familiarity with Python or similar language (formal experience not mandatory)
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and experimenting independently

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—background, ethnicity, gender, identity, orientation, experience, and thought—and believe it strengthens our culture and our work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.