AI Senior Developer - DIS

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF in Singapore seeks a leader for their AI development teams at the SAF AI Centre. This role involves managing a team of AI developers to create prioritized AI products, developing relationships with partners for collaboration, and ensuring effective deployment of AI/ML tools within the Singapore Armed Forces. Ideal candidates will have at least 8 years of experience in AI/ML, and education in quantitative fields like Data Science or Computer Science, along with knowledge of tools such as TensorFlow and PyTorch.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science or Analytics.
• 8+ years of relevant working experience.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML concepts and methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage AI developers in product teams.
• Provide on-site support when required.
• Maintain relationships with partners for AI collaboration.

Skills

AI/ML knowledge

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Python programming

Experience with TensorFlow

Experience with PyTorch

Education

Education in quantitative fields

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

What the role is:

You lead a team of Artificial Intelligence (AI) developers to build prioritised AI products at the SAF AI Centre (SAIC). The SAF Artificial Intelligence Centre (SAIC) is a unit within the Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS) that addresses SAF's operational data science challenges and enhances defence capabilities through innovative artificial intelligence (AI) solutions.

What you will be working on:

• Lead and manage AI developers in product teams
• Provide on-site support to respective entities when required
• Maintain relationships with internal and external partners for AI collaboration
• Stay up-to-date with latest developments in AI and Machine Learning (ML) technology
• Identify, initiate, and promulgate worthwhile engineering projects across the SAF
• Ensure beneficial deployment of AI/ML tools within the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)
• Maintain in-depth understanding of AI/ML and languages like Python
• Apply experience with complex data structures and algorithms
• Stay acquainted with rapidly evolving AI/ML technologies
• Ensure deep understanding of AI/ML application and impact in military contexts

What we are looking for:

• Education in quantitative, scientific and technology fields such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science and Analytics
• At least 8 years of relevant working experience
• Deep understanding of AI/ML (supervised and unsupervised learning, neural networks, deep learning)
• Hands‑on experience with current AI tools like TensorFlow and PyTorch
• Strong leadership, planning and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work under stressful environments