#EG Data and Artificial Intelligence Scientist

NCS Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development support

Impactful projects with enterprises

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Job summary

NCS Pte Ltd invites a Data and AI Scientist to design scalable, cloud-native data and AI products. You will join an AI development team exploring state-of-the-art technologies, collaborating with industry partners to deliver data-driven solutions that impact society.

You will be part of cross-functional teams, contributing to algorithm development, deployment, and governance while advancing Singapore’s digital future.

Qualifications

• Background in engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mathematics, statistics or equivalent.
• Strong technical knowledge in AI and production deployment for real-world use.
• Proficiency in Python and/or C++ with relevant libraries for data manipulation and ML.
• Hands-on experience with DL frameworks (TensorFlow/Torch) and prompt engineering (OpenAI/Claude).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product owners and engineers through the full product life cycle from concept to deployment.
• Assess AI research trends for maturity, viability and industry relevance.
• Develop and deploy microservices-based components for AI/ML products.
• Follow secure development practices and document requirements and code throughout the lifecycle.
• Propose and validate algorithms ensuring transparency, scalability, and cost efficiency.

Skills

Engineering background

Strong AI knowledge

Production deployment

Python

C++

Data manipulation libraries

AI Agents

RAG

Vector/Graph databases

3D geometry

Mesh algorithms

Blender

Three.js

OpenGL

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

TensorFlow

Torch

OpenAI API

Claude prompts

CGAL

Three.js

Blender

Job description

Company Description

NCS is a leading AI Tech Services company. With a 15,000-strong team across the Asia Pacific, NCS scales its platforms and capabilities to provide clients with greater agility and AI expertise across a range of Industries. Embracing a strong ecosystem of global partners, NCS transforms technology services delivery combining AI with digital resilience to drive real business impact. NCS is a subsidiary of the Singtel Group.

Job Description

We are looking for a Data and AI Scientist to design and develop reusable, scalable, and cost-effective cloud-native data and AI products. You will be part of an AI development team responsible for exploring and developing applications with current state-of-the‑art AI technologies. You will participate as a subject‑matter expert in cross functional teams working on addressing common industry challenges with data and AI. Successful candidates will be working in a fast‑paced environment and participate in multiple projects with technology partners from the industry to develop data‑driven and AI‑driven products and services that could make a significant positive impact on society. If you are passionate in ML, always curious about the latest AI development and have been practically working on the real‑world problems, join us in our journey, and jointly architect Singapore’s digital future.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with product owners, engineering teams, and industry partners throughout the product development lifecycle from concept, design, prototyping, acceptance testing, data curation, delivery, operationalisation, industry proliferation, to product end‑of‑life
• Technical assessment on the maturity, viability, and suitability of AI research, technologies and trends that are relevant to the industry
• Develop and deploy software components based on microservices‑based architecture
• Participate in agile secure software development processes and best practices, documentation of user requirements and software codes during the software development lifecycle
• Propose, implement, and validate algorithms, ensuring functional and non‑functional requirements such as transparency, fairness, scalability, security, integration complexity and operational costs

Qualifications

• Background in engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mathematics, statistics or equivalent
• Strong technical knowledge in AI
• Good understanding of the latest research and technologies in AI for production deployment
• Strong coding experience in programming languages such as Python and/or C++
• Experience working with libraries for data manipulation, visualization, machine learning, and reporting.
• Hands‑on experience with one or more deep learning frameworks, e.g., TensorFlow, Torch
• Extensive experience with OpenAI and Claude code‑based prompt engineering.
• Hands‑on experience developing and deploying AI Agents, RAG and vector/graph databases.
• Strong understanding of 3D geometry, vector math, and coordinate systems
• Experience with algorithms for mesh manipulation, Boolean operations, and geometric transformations
• Proficiency in relevant 3D modeling or CAD software (e.g., Blender, Rivet) and/or programming libraries (e.g., OpenGL, CGAL, Three.js)
• Team player with the ability to work in a cross‑functional team with excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as strong presentation and engagement skills

Additional Information

Why Join NCS

• Lead high‑impact AImanagement consultingprograms for major enterprises and public sector clients.

• Shape enterprise strategies and governance frameworks that drive real transformation.

• Work with a talented, multidisciplinary team in a collaborative environment.

• Competitive compensation and strong professional development support.

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.

Together, we make the extraordinary happen.

Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.