Data Scientist (PET)

NSEARCH GLOBAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Asia-Pacific seeks a Data Scientist (PET) to design experiments and develop privacy-enhancing technologies. The role involves collaboration with government agencies, model development, and hands-on support. Candidates should have a degree in a related field, strong machine learning skills, and experience with Python and relevant frameworks.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong foundation in machine learning.
• Ability to analyze model behavior and design experiments.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments to evaluate emerging models.
• Develop proof-of-concepts demonstrating real-world applicability.
• Collaborate with government agencies on privacy challenges.

Skills

Machine learning

Python programming

Model development

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

scikit-learn

Job description

Our client, one of Asia-Pacific’s leading organizations is looking for: Data Scientist (PET)

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments to evaluate emerging SDG models (e.g., DDPM, ARF, Gaussian Copula).
• Design and execute rigorous experiments to evaluate emerging PETs and solutions
• Develop proof-of-concepts that demonstrate real-world applicability and measurable impact
• Stay current with academic research and translate findings into practical, deployable solutions
• Contribute to the broader community through publications and knowledge sharing with government and international partners
• Collaborate directly with government agencies to deeply understand their unique privacy challenges and operational constraints
• Design and execute pilot programmes to test PET solutions
• Systematically gather user feedback and iterate on solutions based on practical deployment experiences and lessons learned
• Provide ongoing technical consultation and hands‑on support to agencies throughout their privacy technology adoption journey
• Identify opportunities where PETs can address current common data challenges across government
• Architect and develop scalable solutions designed for widespread adoption
• Establish clear implementation pathways and adoption frameworks for new privacy technologies
• Work as a collaborative team player alongside data scientists, data engineers, software engineers, and product managers
• Partner strategically to align technical solutions with the evolving landscape of regulatory requirements and governance frameworks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics or a related field, with at least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong foundation in machine learning, with hands‑on experience in model development and experimentation.
• Strong programming proficiency in Python and extensive experience with ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit‑learn).
• Ability to analyze model behavior, diagnose training issues, and design experiments to optimise performance and reliability
• Demonstrated ability to read, synthesise, and critically evaluate academic research papers and technical literature
• Experience designing and conducting rigorous experiments to validate hypotheses and measure solution effectiveness
• Comfort working with ambiguous problems and developing novel approaches to complex challenges

Interested applicants can also email CV at [e-mail] (for faster processing, please state the exact job / position title applied “Data Scientist (PET)”).

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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