Lead AI Engineer

TALENTSIS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore is seeking a Principal AI Engineer to lead AI initiatives within the marine domain. This role involves managing a dedicated AI team and collaborating with various departments to implement AI solutions. Candidates should have proven leadership experience, strong machine learning skills, and a background in system deployment. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing small technical teams (2–3 engineers).
• Hands-on experience leading AI/ML projects, preferably in a corporate or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated capability in system deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small team of AI engineers.
• Manage end-to-end AI projects from planning to evaluation.
• Design and deploy machine learning and deep learning models.
• Optimize AI systems for reliability and performance.
• Collect, preprocess, and analyze data for model training.
• Work with teams to integrate AI capabilities.
• Stay informed on the latest AI technologies.

Skills

Leadership in managing technical teams

Proficiency in Python

Machine learning expertise

Deep learning expertise

Strong communication skills

Data management

System integration

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

Role Purpose

The Principal AI Engineer will lead the development of in‑house AI capabilities within the marine domain. This role involves establishing and managing a dedicated AI team to design, execute, and oversee AI‑related projects. The position also requires close collaboration with other engineering and transformation functions—including Digitalization, Yard Transformation, Continuous Improvement, and Technology & Innovation—to drive organizational advancement through AI solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor a small team of AI engineers, providing guidance in technical areas, project execution, and stakeholder communication.
• Foster collaboration across internal departments and external partners to ensure project alignment and delivery.

Project Oversight

• Manage end‑to‑end AI projects, from planning and development to deployment and evaluation.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth execution and timely completion.

AI Model Development

• Design, build, and deploy machine learning and deep learning models to address complex operational and business challenges.

System Operations

• Maintain and optimize AI systems for reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Implement monitoring and version control for deployed AI solutions.

Data Management

• Collect, preprocess, and analyze data to support model training, validation, and continuous improvement.

Collaboration & Integration

• Work with data scientists, software engineers, and business teams to integrate AI capabilities into existing systems and processes.

Innovation & Continuous Learning

• Stay informed on the latest AI and ML technologies and apply best practices to enhance internal AI frameworks and methodologies.

Skills & Knowledge

• Proven leadership experience managing small technical teams (2–3 engineers).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Java.
• Strong understanding of machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and computer vision.
• Experience with data management, system integration, and software version control.
• Familiarity with visualization tools (e.g., Microsoft Power BI) is advantageous.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in cross‑functional settings.

Experience & Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Hands‑on experience leading AI/ML projects, preferably in a corporate or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated capability in system deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Experience in project management is a plus.

Location: Benoi Road (transport provided island‑wide)

Working Hours: 7:25 AM – 5:00 PM

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Please email a copy of your detailed resume to [e-mail] for immediate processing.

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