AI Engineering Lead & Branch Manager

PBA Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

PBA Group is seeking a dynamic Technical Lead (AI, Software) to provide hands-on technical leadership and people management for our AI engineering team, while also serving as the main on-site manager of the Sri Lanka branch. The role aligns technology strategy with business goals and drives delivery of AI-powered products.

You will lead architecture, oversee the AI lifecycle, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product managers and operations to ensure timely delivery across branches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, AI, or related field.
• 8+ years in software engineering with AI/ML systems experience.
• Prior leadership or people management experience; branch/site office coordination essential.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Rust, C#, and Dart; ML/data engineering concepts.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP); distributed systems; AI frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Experience with MLOps, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.
• Exposure to generative AI, NLP, or computer vision; familiarity with governance/ethics/compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and development of AI/ML-based software systems and set engineering standards.
• Oversee end-to-end AI lifecycle from data pipelines to deployment and monitoring.
• Mentor and develop a team of AI/software engineers with resource planning and performance reviews.
• Support recruitment and retention of engineering talent and foster a collaborative culture.
• Collaborate with product managers, data teams, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

Python

Rust

C#

Dart

AI/ML

cloud platforms

MLOps

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in CS/AI

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

CI/CD

Job description

PBA Group is seeking a dynamic Technical Lead (AI, Software) to provide hands-on technical leadership and people management for our AI engineering team, while also serving as the main on-site manager of the Sri Lanka branch. The role aligns technology strategy with business goals and drives delivery of AI-powered products.

You will lead architecture, oversee the AI lifecycle, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product managers and operations to ensure timely delivery across branches.