AI/ML Data Scientist - DeepSeek/OpenAI/Claude/Anthropic (PhD Required)

Pixalate, Inc; Singapore; Remote; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Singapore seeks an AI/ML Data Scientist with a PhD to develop algorithms for fraud detection and prevention using advanced machine learning techniques. The ideal candidate will analyze large datasets, collaborate with various teams, and ensure compliance with privacy laws. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible working hours in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Monthly internet reimbursement

Casual work environment

Hybrid, flexible hours

Team events

Advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record with AI/ML algorithms.
• Ability to independently solve complex problems.
• Familiarity with privacy laws is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets to develop AI/ML algorithms.
• Research and implement AI/ML algorithms.
• Create visualizations and communicate insights.

Skills

PhD in Computer Science

Experience in data science

Proficiency in SQL and Python

Strong critical thinking

Excellent communication skills

Education

PhD in relevant quantitative field

Tools

OpenAI

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Keras

Job description

AI/ML Data Scientist - Exp. with DeepSeek/OpenAI/Claude (PhD Required)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Minimum Experience: Entry Level

Location: Remote in Singapore

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you will collaborate closely with data scientists, big data engineers, product managers and marketers, as well as legal, engineering, sales and customer success teams. You will analyze large datasets, develop AI/ML algorithms, and derive insights to address complex business problems in fraud detection/prevention and advertising data analytics, while ensuring compliance with global privacy and data protection laws. As the ad tech industry undergoes a major shift towards greater transparency and protection against fraud, Pixalate is uniquely positioned as the first MRC-accredited, omni-channel fraud protection provider focused on reducing fraud, not just measuring it.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leverage advanced machine learning techniques, including deep learning and reinforcement learning, to improve fraud detection and prevention models
• Leverage LLMs, VLMs, BERT, and CLIP models to create new and innovative products, explore new techniques and improve overall product suite
• Research and implement state-of-the-art AI/ML algorithms to stay ahead of emerging fraud patterns and trends, maintaining compliance with privacy laws and regulations
• Provide technical support for existing products by resolving complex client issues through coordinated tickets and data analysis
• Identify new types of fraud and develop early detection/prevention algorithms using AI/ML techniques
• Create visualizations, document methodologies, and effectively communicate research insights to product management and marketing teams, while maintaining privacy compliance
• Develop and test statistical hypotheses to support data-driven decision-making
• Fine-tune existing ML and LLM models to improve accuracy, speed and efficiency

QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics, or other quantitative fields
• Experience in data science, solving complex problems with a focus on AI/ML techniques and privacy expertise
• Experience in implementing AI/ML algorithms, including deep learning and reinforcement learning models, while ensuring compliance with privacy and data protection laws
• Ability to work independently and solve complex problems with minimal supervision
• Strong critical thinking and ability to generate intuitive conclusions from complex datasets
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a high attention to detail
• Proficiency in SQL and Python
• Solid understanding of machine learning algorithms, basic probability, and statistics
• Familiarity with AI/ML tools and frameworks (e.g., OpenAI, DeepSeek, ChatGPT, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with online advertising, advertising fraud, and global privacy and data protection laws, with a focus on European privacy and data protection laws and regulations
• PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, Statistics, or other quantitative fields with a focus on AI/ML and privacy expertise
• Familiarity with Amazon AWS, UNIX CLI, and programming in Scala, Java, and/or C/C++
• Proven track record of integrating privacy-by-design principles into data science projects and product

BENEFITS

At Pixalate, we offer an extremely competitive salary, outstanding benefits, and a dynamic work environment. You will have the opportunity to work on pioneering technologies alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you're passionate about maintaining high software quality and thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment, you'll fit right in.

• Monthly internet reimbursement
• Casual, remote work environment
• Hybrid, flexible hours
• Opportunity for advancementFun annual team events
• Being part of a high performing team that wants to win and have fun doing it

ABOUT US

Pixalate is an online trust and safety platform that protects businesses, consumers and children from deceptive, fraudulent and non-compliant mobile, CTV apps and websites. We're seeking a PhD-level AI Engineer to lead cutting-edge research in agentic AI systems, multimodal analysis, and advanced reasoning architectures that will directly impact millions of users worldwide. Our software and data have been used to unearth multiple high profile criminal and illegal surveillance cases.

• UNICEF: Pixalate was recently recognized by UNICEF as a Key Innovator for protecting children's online privacy.
• Gizmodo: An iCloud Feature Is Enabling a $65 Million Scam, New Research Says.
• Adweek: A 7-Figure Ad Fraud Scheme Running on Roku Underlines Murkiness of CTV.
• Washington Post: Your kids’ apps are spying on them.
• Pro Publica: Porn, Piracy, Fraud: What Lurks Inside Google’s Black Box Ad Empire.
• ABC7 News: The State of Children's Privacy Online.
• NBC News: How many apps are tracking your children.

Our team of lawyers, data scientists, engineers, economists and researchers span globally with presence in California, New York, Washington DC, London and Singapore. Pixalate is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups in AI research.

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