Data Scientist

AMBITION GROUP SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition Group Singapore Pte. Ltd. is seeking a high-calibre Data Scientist / AI Scientist to join its Data & AI team in Singapore.

The role targets an early-career professional with a strong analytical background, ideally a PhD, to work on advanced ML, NLP, Generative AI, and LLM initiatives across complex business problems. You will deploy models, fine-tune LLMs such as BERT, Llama and Qwen, build NLP pipelines, and develop visualisations for non-technical stakeholders while ensuring

Qualifications

• PhD strongly preferred in a relevant quantitative or technical discipline.
• Strong analytical background with research experience in Data Science, AI/ML, Statistics or related field.
• Proficiency in Python and at least one of R or SQL.
• Knowledge of NLP, LLMs, embeddings, and information retrieval is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy machine learning, NLP and statistical models.
• Work with LLMs, RAG, embeddings and information retrieval technologies.
• Fine-tune models such as BERT, Llama and Qwen for real-world use cases.
• Build AI workflows using prompt engineering, prompt chaining and NLP pipelines.
• Analyse large datasets to identify patterns, insights and anomalies.
• Develop visualisations and analytical solutions for non-technical stakeholders.
• Build scalable, well-documented and reproducible data science solutions.
• Stay current with Generative AI, Deep Learning, NLP and ML developments.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

NLP

LLMs

RAG

Embeddings

Information retrieval

Machine learning

Statistics

Data modelling

Education

PhD strongly preferred in a quantitative discipline

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

scikit-learn

pandas

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

About the Role

A leading professional services organisation is looking for a high-calibre, early-career Data Scientist / AI Scientist to join its growing Data & AI team.

This role is ideal for a highly analytical and intellectually curious candidate, preferably with a PhD or strong academic background in Data Science, Computer Science, AI/ML, Statistics, Mathematics, Computational Linguistics or a related field.

You will work on advanced Machine Learning, NLP, Generative AI and LLM initiatives, applying cutting-edge techniques to complex business and knowledge-based problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy machine learning, NLP and statistical models.


• Work with LLMs, RAG, embeddings and information retrieval technologies.


• Fine-tune and apply models such as BERT, Llama and Qwen to real-world use cases.


• Build AI workflows using prompt engineering, prompt chaining and NLP pipelines.


• Analyse large datasets to identify patterns, insights and anomalies.


• Develop visualisations and analytical solutions for non-technical stakeholders.


• Build scalable, well-documented and reproducible data science solutions.


• Stay current with developments in Generative AI, Deep Learning, NLP and Machine Learning.

What We're Looking For

• PhD strongly preferred in a relevant quantitative or technical discipline.


• At least 2 years of experience in Data Science, AI/ML, or equivalent research experience.


• Strong Python/R and SQL skills.


• Solid understanding of Machine Learning, statistics and data modelling.


• Experience with scikit-learn, pandas, PyTorch/TensorFlow or similar.


• Knowledge of NLP, LLMs, RAG, embeddings and information retrieval is highly desirable.


• Strong academic track record and genuine interest in emerging AI technologies.


• Excellent analytical and communication skills.


• Legal or professional services experience is a plus, but not essential.

Ideal profile

An exceptional early-career Data Scientist, PhD graduate or AI/ML researcher who is technically strong, curious and keen to apply cutting-edge AI to real-world problems.