CTO and Data Scientist

COEXIST STUDIO PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A BIM automation company in Singapore is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to lead the technical vision of their AI-driven platform. Responsibilities include overseeing the development of AI models, project delivery, and technical integration with existing tools. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of software development experience and strong leadership skills in AI/ML technologies. Benefit from a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary package with equity options

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience with 3+ years in technical leadership roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with AI/ML, particularly Computer Vision.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms like AWS and Google Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of AI models for BIM automation.
• Lead technical integration with SketchUp and API development.
• Ensure timely project delivery within budget constraints.

Skills

AI/ML technologies

Cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud)

Software development experience

Docker and Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

About Us

Coexist Studio is a Singapore-based BIM automation company specializing in digital integration solutions for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. We focus on building-scale design and manufacturing innovation, including Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) and prefabricated systems, as well as urban-scale energy planning. Our mission is to bridge cutting-edge AI technologies with traditional construction workflows.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Chief Technology Officer to lead the technical vision, architecture, and development of our AI-driven BIM automation platform. You will oversee the end-to-end technical execution of our project, transforming cost estimation and compliance verification in corporate interior design through advanced AI technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Define and execute the technical roadmap for our AI-powered IFC classification platform
• Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud-based solutions
• Lead technical decision-making across AI/ML model selection, cloud infrastructure, and system integration

AI/ML Development Oversight

• Oversee the development and deployment of hybrid AI models including Object Detection, Semantic Segmentation, and Instance Segmentation
• Guide the fine-tuning and integration of Large Language Models (GPT-4o/GPT-5) for compliance verification
• Ensure Vision Transformer (ViT) training achieves target accuracy (≥95%) for IFC classification

Team Management

• Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing development team
• Collaborate with Product Manager, Business Analysts, and external consultants
• Establish engineering best practices, code review processes, and quality standards

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Manage cloud infrastructure across AWS, Google Cloud, and GPU compute services (RunPod)
• Optimize usage-based cloud spending while maintaining performance requirements
• Ensure data security, compliance, and system reliability

Integration & Partnerships

• Lead technical integration with SketchUp through extensions and APIs
• Coordinate with potential technology partners (Trimble, Microsoft, cloud providers)
• Interface with regulatory bodies (BCA) for building code compliance features

Project Delivery

• Ensure timely delivery of project milestones within budget constraints
• Manage technical risks and develop contingency strategies
• Prepare technical documentation for government grant compliance and reporting

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI/ML, or related field
• 8+ years of software development experience with 3+ years in technical leadership roles
• Strong hands‑on experience with AI/ML technologies, particularly: Computer Vision (Object Detection, Image Segmentation), Deep Learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow), Large Language Models and fine‑tuning techniques
• Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
• Experience building and deploying production‑grade SaaS applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Vision Transformers (ViT) or similar architectures
• Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and IFC standards
• Knowledge of the Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) industry
• Experience with SketchUp SDK/API development
• Track record of working with government grants or regulatory compliance projects

Technical Skills

• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Database management (SQL, NoSQL)
• CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• GPU computing and model deployment

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package with equity options
• Opportunity to lead a innovation project
• Direct impact on transforming the Built Environment sector through AI
• Collaborative work environment with industry experts
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development opportunities

How to Apply

Please submit your CV along with:

• A brief cover letter explaining your interest and relevant experience
• Links to relevant projects or GitHub repositories (if available)

Coexist Studio Pte. Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.