Principal Data Scientist

AptSearch Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AptSearch Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to lead and communicate complex technical solutions within their data science team. You will work closely with business stakeholders to identify effective AI solutions and provide technical leadership to build meaningful data science products.

The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of experience, strong hands-on skills in AI and machine learning, and the ability to engage non-technical audiences on technical topics.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience developing enterprise grade, cloud based data science products.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to a non-technical / business / senior management audience is a must.
• Extensive hands-on experience in building applied products/solutions using AI, machine learning and data science.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside senior, non-technical, business stakeholders to identify use cases.
• Provide technical leadership to build and implement meaningful AI/data science products.

Skills

Cloud-based data science products

AI and machine learning

Technical communication

Tools

MLOps

Open-source libraries

Cloud architecture

Job description

A public sector organisation is looking for a seasoned Principal Data Scientist to join their established data science team. You will be a thought leader for AgenticAI, GenAI, data science and machine learning techniques within the organisation, driving technical conversations as a senior representative from the Centre of Excellence. In this role, you will:

• Be an effective communicator:
  Work alongside senior, non-technical, business stakeholders to identify enterprise-wide or nationwide use cases. Explain complex technical solutions in layman terms to obtain buy-in. Engage in technical conversations with colleagues from other technical disciplines including data engineering and product management.

• Be a grounded, technical leader:
  Understand the organisation's tech stack and provide technical leadership to shape, build and implement feasible, meaningful AI/data science products that tackle issues across risk management and operations efficiency.

What are we asking for?

• 10-15 years of experience developing enterprise grade, cloud based data science products
• Ability to explain technical concepts to a non-technical / business / senior management audience is a must
• Extensive hands-on experience in building applied products/solutions using AI, machine learning and data science to solve business problems effectively
• Knowledge of software development, MLOps best practices, open source libraries and cloud architecture

Open to hear more? Apply now!
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