AI Engineer

Aimlroles; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AI Singapore (AISG) leads Singapore's national AI initiatives by developing talent and advancing AI technologies. The AI Apprenticeship Programme (AIAP) seeks an AI Engineer to execute programmes, lead AI projects, and enhance AIAP technologies.

You will train apprentices, drive recruitment stages, and contribute to industry talks and workshops while collaborating with NTU and AISG Innovation as part of a vibrant AI ecosystem in Singapore.

Qualifications

• End-to-End project delivery experience from scoping and data analysis to deployment and documentation.
• Applied ML fundamentals with practical experience in NLP, CV, or tabular data problems.
• Hands-on experience with Generative AI/LLMs, including prompt engineering, RAG, and fine-tuning.
• Strong Python skills and adherence to software engineering best practices.
• MLOps toolkit familiarity (Git, Docker, CI/CD) and cloud data/model pipelines (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Eagerness to mentor AI talent and contribute to a collaborative team culture.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Drive tasks from AIAP, AIAP (Industry), LADP, and AIIP.
• Mentor AI apprentices during Deep-skilling and Project phases.
• Lead solution development for AI projects, conduct research, maintain AIAP technologies.
• Plan and execute AIAP recruitment stages and update the AIAP syllabus.
• Support industry and community activities through talks, workshops, and seminars.

Skills

End-to-End Project Delivery

Applied Machine Learning

Generative AI & LLMs

Software Engineering Excellence

MLOps & Cloud Proficiency

Passionate Mentor

Excellent Communicator

Lifelong Learner

Education

NITEC/Diploma/Degree

Tools

Python

Git

Docker

CI/CD

Job description

AI Singapore (AISG) is a national AI programme launched by the National Research Foundation (NRF) to anchor deep national capabilities in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Hosted at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), VP (Artificial Intelligence & Digital Economy)’s office, we bring together research institutions and the vibrant ecosystem of AI start-ups and companies to develop talent and power Singapore's AI efforts.

The AI Apprenticeship Programme (AIAP) is a flagship initiative aimed at grooming local AI talent. We are looking for a driven AI Engineer to execute our programmes, lead AI-based projects, and spearhead the development of cutting-edge AI technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive tasks stemming from AIAP, AIAP (Industry), LADP, and AIIP.

• Train and mentor AI apprentices during the Deep-skilling and Project phases.

• Lead solution development for internal and external AI projects, performing research and maintaining AIAP technologies.

• Plan and execute AIAP recruitment stages and update the AIAP syllabus.

• Support industry and community-building activities through talks, workshops, and seminars.

Requirements:

We welcome applicants from all disciplines and qualifications — including NITEC, Diploma, and Degree holders— who can demonstrate the following skills:

• End-to-End Project Delivery: Have a strong portfolio of AI/ML project(s) that showcases ability to deliver solutions from scoping and data analysis through to deployment and documentation.

• Applied Machine Learning:Possess deep, practical knowledge of machine learning fundamentals, with proven experience applying algorithms to solve problems in areas like NLP, Computer Vision, or on tabular data.

• Generative AI & LLMs:Hands-on experience developing LLM-powered applications, includingPrompt Engineering,Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and fine-tuning using modern frameworks.

• Software Engineering Excellence:Demonstrates expert-level Python skills and a strong commitment toSoftware Engineeringbest practices, writing code that is clean, modular, and maintainable.

• MLOps & Cloud Proficiency:Fluent in the essential MLOps toolkit, including Git, Docker, and CI/CD principles.Have experience building data and model pipelines on at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• Passionate Mentor:Eager to guide and develop the next generation of AI talent, contributing to AISG Innovation’s collaborative and supportive team culture.

• Excellent Communicator:Can articulate complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences with clarity and confidence.

Lifelong Learner:Possess a strong sense of curiosity and are driven to stay current in the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU