CTO and Data Scientist

COEXIST STUDIO PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading BIM automation company in Singapore is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to oversee technical vision and development of an AI-driven automation platform. You will lead innovations in digital integration solutions for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry, ensuring application of AI technologies in traditional workflows. The role requires extensive experience in software development, AI/ML technologies, and cloud platforms. Competitive salary and flexible work arrangements offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary package with equity options

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience with 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with computer vision and deep learning frameworks.
• Experience in building and deploying production-grade SaaS applications.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the technical roadmap for the AI-powered platform.
• Oversee AI/ML model development and deployment.
• Lead a high-performing development team.

Skills

AI/ML Technologies

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)

Python

CI/CD Pipelines

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI/ML

Job description

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Coexist Studio Pte. Ltd.
Location: Singapore
Employment Type: Full-time

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

• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript
• 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:

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

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