New Permanent/Contract Closing on 30 Oct 2026

Singpass; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HTX is Singapore's Science and Technology agency focused on developing transformative, operational AI solutions for public safety. The AI R&D Engineer / Lead Engineer role involves researching computer vision and AI tech, translating findings into proofs-of-concepts, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams across agencies.

The candidate will conduct horizon scanning, benchmark state-of-the-art methods, and drive dataset collection, model training, and evaluation for real-world Home Team

Qualifications

• 4 to 5 years of relevant experience, with at least 2 to 3 years of hands‑on experience in AI research and application development.
• Experience with open‑source AI frameworks such as OpenCV, PyTorch, ONNX, TensorRT, and TensorFlow.

Responsibilities

• Conduct horizon scanning and landscape studies for AI technologies relevant to Home Team use cases.
• Replicate state‑of‑the‑art solutions and benchmark against internal/external solutions.
• Drive dataset collection and annotation; train and evaluate models to validate research directions.
• Collaborate with Institutes of Higher Learning and vendors to co‑develop AI solutions.
• Integrate research outcomes into operational ecosystems supporting Home Team use cases.
• Translate findings into proofs‑of‑concepts, prototypes, and demos for stakeholders.

Skills

AI research

Vision models

Python

Model training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

OpenCV

PyTorch

ONNX

TensorRT

TensorFlow

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. The AI R&D Engineer / Lead Engineer is responsible for researching and developing innovative computer vision and AI solutions to address operational challenges in the Public Safety sector. You will explore and experiment with emerging AI technologies, translating research insights into proof-of-concepts and prototypes, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver impactful AI capabilities.

What you will be working on:

• Conduct horizon scanning and landscape studies to identify emerging computer vision and AI technologies relevant to Home Team use‑cases.
• Review and replicate state‑of‑the‑art solutions from academic publications and open‑source repositories, performing rigorous benchmarking against both internal and external solutions.
• Drive dataset collection and annotation efforts, and carry out model training and evaluation to validate research directions.
• Liaise and collaborate with Institutes of Higher Learning and commercial vendors to explore and co‑develop AI solutions.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate research outcomes into relevant operational ecosystems supporting Home Team use‑cases and applications.
• Translate research findings into proof‑of‑concepts, prototypes, and demos, communicating insights clearly to stakeholders of varying technical backgrounds across agencies.

What we are looking for:

• Undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or any relevant discipline.
• 4 to 5 years of relevant experience, with at least 2 to 3 years of hands‑on experience in AI research and application development.
• Experience with open‑source AI frameworks such as OpenCV, PyTorch, ONNX, TensorRT, and TensorFlow.
• Candidates with experience in Vision‑AI models or knowledge of large vision models are preferred.
• Familiarity with academic research workflows, including replication of published methods, benchmarking, and dataset collection and annotation.
• Candidates with experience in publishing research papers in relevant AI or computer vision domains are preferred.
• Experience collaborating with Institutes of Higher Learning, commercial vendors, or cross‑functional teams in a research or co‑development capacity.
• Able to work collaboratively with multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency teams, and communicate technical concepts and research findings clearly to stakeholders of varying technical backgrounds.
• Knowledge of emerging AI‑related technologies and trends, with the ability to translate these into practical R&D applications.
• Self‑motivated, creative, and able to work independently with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to develop and deploy AI proof‑of‑concepts and prototypes, with practical experience in cloud environments being an advantage.
• Domain knowledge in the Public Safety sector will be an added bonus.
• Applicants with more than 5 years of 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. We wish to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified 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.