Research Engineer (1 year contract), University Research Office

Singapore University of Social Sciences; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore University of Social Sciences seeks a Research Engineer for a renewable contract appointment. The role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining multi-agent system architectures, with emphasis on inter-agent communication and data-driven decision making.

The successful candidate will implement core algorithms, integrate AI/LLM frameworks, and build automated text-processing pipelines while ensuring robust testing and performance optimizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• Proficient in Python and full-stack API integration.
• Experience with AI/LLM integration frameworks and system microservices.
• Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker) and software performance tuning.
• Strong analytical, bug-fixing, and algorithmic problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain multi-agent system architectures and inter-agent communication protocols.
• Implement core algorithms for data processing, scoring, and decision-making logic.
• Integrate LLM APIs and build automated text-processing pipelines.
• Program integration hooks for system notifications and external application deep-links.
• Execute system testing, optimization, and software bug fixes.

Skills

Python

Full-stack API integration

AI/LLM integration

Docker

Algorithm design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Master's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Docker

Job description

Company description:

As Singapore's first institute for lifelong learning, the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) champions inclusivity to bring education to all and ensure that they are given equal opportunities to develop to their fullest potential in our diverse learning environment.

We advocate for the same for our people. We believe everyone should have equal opportunities and develop to their fullest potential in their careers.

Embark on an exciting lifelong journey with us in making a positive difference in your career and serving our society.

For more information on Singapore University of Social Sciences, please visit www.suss.edu.sg

Job description:

About The Job

The Singapore University of Social Sciences seeks candidates for a renewable contract appointment as a Research Engineer.

What You Will Be Doing

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain multi-agent system architectures and inter-agent communication protocols.


• Implement core algorithms for data processing, scoring, and decision-making logic.


• Integrate LLM APIs and build automated text-processing pipelines.


• Program integration hooks for system notifications and external application deep-links.


• Execute system testing, optimization, and software bug fixes.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.


• Proficient in Python and full-stack API integration.


• Experience with AI/LLM integration frameworks and system microservices.


• Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker) and software performance tuning.


• Strong analytical, bug-fixing, and algorithmic problem-solving skills.

Applications should be made to: A/P Zhu Yongqing ([e-mail]), Singapore University of Social Sciences, 463 Clementi Road, Singapore 599494