Principal AI Engineer - DIS

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

Job summary

MINDEF is seeking a leader for its Artificial Intelligence Engineering teams at the SAF Artificial Intelligence Centre. You will strategize AI solutions for the Singapore Armed Forces. The role requires at least 10 years of relevant experience, deep knowledge in AI/ML, and proficiency in tools like TensorFlow and PyTorch. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, as you will engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive projects that enhance defense capabilities. Join MINDEF to contribute towards Singapore's security.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML with hands-on experience with current AI tools.
• Strong leadership, planning, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AI Engineering teams and curate strategies for AI.
• Lead discussions and present AI solutions to stakeholders.
• Ensure knowledge management for code reusability and efficiency.

Skills

Technical leadership

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Machine Learning (ML)

Python

Data structures

Algorithms

Education

Education in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science or Analytics

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

What the role is

Provide the technical leadership to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineering teams at the SAF Artificial Intelligence Centre (SAIC), strategise and steer the centre to deliver AI capabilities for the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). The SAF Artificial Intelligence Centre (SAIC) is a unit within the Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS) that addresses SAF's operational data science challenges and enhances defence capabilities through innovative artificial intelligence (AI) solutions.

What you will be working on

• Oversee the various lines of effort with the multifaceted teams, including the research, product management, and data science teams, to curate and chart AI strategies for the respective Centres of Excellence (COEs) – operationalise AI by working with stakeholders to get the necessary cross-flow of knowledge, codes and talent, driving technical discussions with the COEs to ensure that their AI developments are aligned to the overall strategy and providing technical guidance for the building of AI solutions and validation of models.
• Lead technical discussions and present complex AI solutioning to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Oversee the knowledge management efforts of codes and algorithms so as to enable code reusability and efficiency.
• Test and recommend new AI/ML solutioning to support current and future possible use cases and oversee the curation of skills and courses suitable based on the jobs-skills-proficiency maps and assessment rubrics.
• Build collaboration and partnerships by keeping abreast of the latest advancements in AI and ML technology to proactively identify, initiate and promulgate worthwhile engineering projects that could be maximised in similar use cases across the SAF challenges.
• Have in-depth understanding of AI/ML and languages like Python, and have experience with data structures and algorithms.
• Have sufficient industry experience, so as to provide the industry expertise to ensure that the deployment of such tools is beneficial to the SAF.

What we are looking for

• Education in quantitative, scientific and technology disciplines such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science and Analytics.
• At least 10 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML, and hands-on experience working with current AI tools such as TensorFlow and PyTorch.
• Strong leadership traits, good planning abilities, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complexity and uncertainties.
• Ability to balance the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to multi-task and work under a stressful environment.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and, if these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor. The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability.