Lead Engineer/ Engineer, AI Engineering, AI Products, HTxAI

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HTX in Singapore is seeking an experienced AI/ML engineer to develop and train machine learning and large-scale models for Home Team use cases, with data prep and annotation responsibilities.

You will collaborate with software engineers to deploy computer-vision solutions on cloud platforms or local machines, optimize performance, document designs, and stay current with AI trends.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate/tertiary qualification in CS, CE, ML or related fields.
• 2–3 years hands-on AI model training and app software engineering experience.
• Min. 2 years Python coding experience.
• Familiar with OpenCV, PyTorch and TensorFlow.
• Experience deploying AI apps with Docker containers and RESTful APIs.
• Linux Bash/PowerShell scripting.
• Cloud environment experience.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and communicate complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop/train ML/DL models or large/multi-modal models for Home Team use cases.
• Handle data preprocessing and annotation for model training.
• Collaborate with software engineers to deploy CV solutions on Cloud GCC or local machines.
• Translate product requirements into ML model requirements with Product Management.
• Optimize performance and reduce computational costs.
• Document and communicate model design to stakeholders.
• Provide technical advisories and review relevant articles.
• Keep abreast of new AI technologies and improve HTxAI's capability.
• Collaborate with external partners to co-develop AI solutions.
• Learn and share knowledge in a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Python programming

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Postgraduate/tertiary in CS/CE/ML

Tools

OpenCV

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Docker

Job description

What the role is:

HTX is Singapore's Science and Technology agency that brings together diverse scientific and engineering capabilities to develop transformative, operationally ready solutions for public safety. As a statutory board under the Ministry of Home Affairs, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower the Home Team with cutting-edge capabilities. Guided by our mission to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team's advantage, we are committed to keeping Singapore the safest place on planet Earth.With its mission of advancing science and technology, force multiplying the Home Team, and securing Singapore’s future, HTX has been applying cutting-edge developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to public safety.With advancements in machine learning and deep learning, which have laid the foundations for Generative AI, HTX’s AI engineers are harnessing Generative AI’s powerful capabilities to build innovative AI solutions to enhance public safety and improve the Home Team’s citizen services.

What you will be working on:

• Develop/train machine learning / deep learning AI models or large/multi-modal models to address Home Team use cases
• Handle data pre-processing and annotation for model training and development
• Working closely with the software engineers to write production quality code and deploy computer vision related solution for use by Home Team on either Cloud Platform (GCC) or local machine.
• Work closely with Product Management team to translate product requirements into machine learning / deep learning model requirements.
• Continually optimise performance of in-house developed AI solution through hyperparameter tuning, increase run-time efficiency and reduce computational costs.
• Document and communicate deep learning model design to different technical stakeholders.
• Provide technical advisory and review related technical articles to support key business decision and project decision making.
• Keep abreast of new AI technologies development and continuously improve HTxAI’s AI engineering capability.
• Collaborate with external partners to co-develop novel AI solutions or enhance existing in-house solutions.
• Learn and share knowledge in a multi-disciplinary team both internally and externally.

What we are looking for:

• Postgraduate / Tertiary qualification in any of the following: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Machine Learning, or any relevant areas.
• 2-3 years of hands-on experience in AI model training and application software engineering, including data preparation.
• Min. 2 years of Python coding experience.
• Some working knowledge of Large Model fine-tuning and deployment is preferred.
• Familiar with open-source frameworks such as OpenCV, Pytorch and Tensorflow.
• Able to develop AI applications and deploy the applications using docker containers with RESTful APIs.
• Able to do Bash and PowerShell Scripting on Linux Operating system.
• Practical experience with Cloud environment is strongly preferred.
• Able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams multi-disciplinary / multi-agencies teams.
• Able to communicate technical concepts and conduct demos in a clear and effective manner to stakeholders of varying technical background.
• Knowledge of emerging AI-related technologies and trends
• Self-motivated, team player, creative with excellent communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.
• Having domain knowledge in Homeland Security sector will be an added bonus.
• Applicants with more than 5 years’ relevant experience will be considered for more senior positions.All new hires are appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance and will be assessed and considered for permanent tenure over time, based on performance.As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.All applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks upon closing of the advertisement.

About Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX)

HTX is the world’s first Science and Technology agency that integrates a diverse range of scientific and engineering capabilities to innovate and deliver transformative and operationally-ready solutions for homeland security. As a statutory board of the Ministry of Home Affairs and integral to the Home Team, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower Singapore’s frontline of security. Our shared mission is to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team’s advantage and secure Singapore as the safest place on planet earth.