Lead AI Engineer | Singaporean Only

APBA TG Human Resource Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Singapore is looking for an experienced AI Lead to steer the transformation of critical systems into AI-enabled platforms. You will be responsible for spearheading AI innovation, overseeing integration of advanced capabilities like computer vision and natural language processing, and ensuring alignment with operational needs. The role requires a degree in AI or related field with at least 5 years of applied AI experience, including 3 years in leadership. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Min 5 years of experience in applied AI; at least 3 in systems-level leadership.
• Strong experience in AI/ML for real-time systems (CV, NLP).
• Familiar with AI integration into C2 or mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the AI transformation roadmap for C2 systems.
• Architect and oversee integration of AI capabilities into C2 environments.
• Develop data acquisition and model lifecycle management strategies.

Skills

AI/ML for real-time systems

Computer Vision

Natural Language Processing

Data Science

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in AI, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Tools

MLOps

Edge/cloud deployment

Secure data architectures

Job description

Role Summary:

We are seeking an experienced AI Lead to drive the transformation of existing critical systems into AI-enabled platforms that deliver real-time situational awareness, predictive analytics, and decision support for homeland agencies. This role will be central in aligning AI innovation with operational needs, from concept to deployment.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic AI Development

• Define and execute the AI transformation roadmap for C2 systems.

• Identify AI use cases relevant to situational awareness, incident response, and decision automation.

AI Solution Design & Integration

• Architect and oversee integration of AI capabilities (e.g., CV, NLP, anomaly detection) into operational C2 environments.

• Lead pilot projects and MVPs across video analytics, incident summarisation, and pattern detection.

Data & Model Management

• Develop data acquisition, cleaning, labelling and fusion strategies from sensor feeds, video, and public datasets.

• Drive model lifecycle management: training, testing, deployment, feedback loops.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work with product managers, system engineers, DevSecOps teams, and public agency stakeholders.

• Ensure AI solutions meet operational, cybersecurity, and regulatory standards.

Innovation & Capability Building

• Benchmark against global best practices (e.g., Project Maven, Aurora AI).

• Build a future-ready AI capability (tools, platforms, people).

Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree in AI, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.

• Min 5 years of experience in applied AI; at least 3 years in systems-level leadership.

• Strong experience in AI/ML for real-time systems (e.g., CV, NLP, sensor fusion).

• Familiar with AI integration into C2 or mission-critical systems.

• Knowledge of MLOps, edge/cloud deployment, and secure data architectures.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Good to Have:

• Familiarity with public sector framework or equivalent public safety agencies.

• Experience working with government stakeholders in ASEAN region.

• Knowledge of ethical AI, explainability, and AI governance principles.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Harineshwari Lakxmi | EA Personnel Reg No: R25139423

APBA TG Human Resource Pte Ltd | EA License: 14C7275