AI Research Scientist

Shanda Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI research firm in Singapore is seeking an AI Scientist to push the boundaries of AI technology. The role involves research in large language models, publications, and collaboration with global researchers. Candidates must have a PhD in Computer Science or a related field and a proven publication record in top-tier conferences. Competitive skills in Python, C++, or Java are also needed. Join us to build innovative AI systems that impact real-world applications.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in high-impact AI competitions or large-scale research projects.
• Proven research experience with publications in top conferences and journals.
• Experience in developing large-scale language models and vision-language models is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to frontier research in large language models (LLMs) and intelligent agents.
• Design, implement models, and translate theories into production-grade AI systems.
• Collaborate with global AI researchers and mentor junior researchers.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in C++

Proficiency in Java

Experience with distributed model training

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Education

PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence or related field

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Join us at Shanda AI Research as we are dedicated to becoming a global leader in AI innovation, driving the transition of AI technology from the "copilot" era to the "autopilot" era. We are hiring AI Scientist with strong publication record and deep expertise in cutting-edge AI research to join us. We focuses on cutting-edge research in large models and nextgeneration intelligent agents. Our mission is to push the boundaries of AI technology, develop groundbreaking models, and advance their real-world applications and impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to frontier research in LLMs, LMMs, agentic search, reasoning, memory AI architectures
• Design, implement models and translate advanced theories into working prototypes and production-grade AI systemsnd long-term me

Research & Publication:

• Publish in top-tier journals and conferences, secure patents, and contribute to the open-source AI community with datasets, models, and code releases.

Collaboration & Mentorship:

• Collaborate with AI researchers across our global AI centers
• Guide junior researchers and interns on research matters
• Present findings at global conferences, consortia, and internal forums

Industry Insight:

• Bridge theory and application by working closely with teams
• Contribute to R&D roadmaps and technical hiring standards
• Stay ahead of emerging AI trends, technologies, and applications that shape industries and transform businesses.

Essential Qualifications:

• PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in high-impact AI competitions or large-scale research projects.
• Proven research experience with publications in top conferences and journals, such as ICLR, ACL, EMNLP, CVPR, NeurIPS, ICML, etc.
• Experience in developing and refining large-scale language models and vision-language models is a significant advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Python, C++, or Java, with hands-on experience in Linux environments
• Experience with distributed model training, evaluation pipelines, and agentic search

Soft Skills :

• Strong skills in communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and self-motivation

Bonus Skills:

• Hands-on experience with large-scale data processing and deployment of deep learning models in production environments
• Proficiency in both written and spoken Chinese and English, to support technical documentation and cross-functional communication.