Principal AI Engineer – Artificial Intelligence Team Lead

TALENTSIS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in Singapore seeks a Principal AI Engineer to develop AI capabilities in the marine domain. You will lead a team, manage AI projects, and design machine learning models that solve complex challenges. Ideal candidates will have strong programming skills, experience with AI projects, and a degree in Computer Science or Engineering. This role offers opportunities for innovation and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Oversee development of AI capabilities within the marine domain.
• Lead a dedicated AI team for project execution.
• Manage end-to-end AI projects from planning to evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor AI engineers, ensuring project alignment.
• Design and deploy machine learning models to solve complex challenges.
• Manage AI systems for reliability and performance.
• Maintain and optimize AI systems.
• Collect and analyze data for model training.
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities.

Skills

Leadership experience managing small technical teams

Proficiency in Python, R, or Java

Understanding of machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and computer vision

Experience with data management

Familiarity with visualization tools

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Software Version Control

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline

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

(EA Reg No: 20C0312)

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