Research Engineer (Full Stack Developer)

Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research and technology organization in Singapore is seeking a Full Stack Developer to design, develop, and maintain software tools for managing an ontology. The role requires proficiency in Next.js and Node.js, with a focus on integrating Large Language Models into applications. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Proven experience and a strong portfolio.
• Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with listed technologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain software tools for ontology management.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team of researchers and developers.
• Integrate Large Language Models into software applications.
• Optimize existing codebases for performance and scalability.
• Conduct code reviews, write unit tests, and ensure software reliability.

Skills

Next.js

TypeScript

MUI (Material-UI)

D3.js

Node.js

Firebase

Firebase Cloud Firestore

Jest

Cypress

LLM Prompt Engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Project Overview

SMART M3S is undertaking a project that includes three key work streams:

1) Content: Developing an ontology encompassing various activities, actors, and processes arranged systematically. This involves:

• Extracting content from databases like the Department of Labor's O*Net.

• Human Curation and editing.

• Utilizing Large Language Models(LLMs) for content generation.

• Applying machine learning and statistical techniques to identify clusters of similar activities.

2) Software Tools: Creating a suite of software tools to :

• Browse, edit, and search the online knowledge base.

• Extract content from diverse sources.

• Facilitate human review.

• Integrate LLMs for content generation.

• Support applications demonstrating the ontology's usefulness.

3) Applications: Developing proof-of-concept applications by the end of the one-year project to showcase the ontology's utility. Potential areas include:

• Rapid identification of use cases for generative AI tools.

• Automated generation of detailed workflows and task assignments.

• Stimulating human creativity to address business and societal challenges like climate change and democratic processes.

Responsibilities

The Full Stack Developer will perform the following:

• Design, develop and maintain software tools essential for creating and managing the ontology and its applications.

• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of researchers, developers, and content specialists.

• Integrate Large Language Models into software applications to enhance functionality.

• Optimize existing codebases for performance and scalability.

• Conduct code reviews, write unit tests, and ensure software reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with proven experience and a strong portfolio

• Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with the following technologies:

1) Frontend:

• Next.js

• TypeScript

• MUI (Material-UI)

• D3.js

2) Backend:

• Node.js

• Firebase and Firebase Cloud Firestore

3) Testing:

• Jest

• Cypress

• Proficiency in LLM Prompt Engineering.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

To apply, please visit our website at: https://portal.smart.mit.edu/careers/career-opportunities

Interested applicants are invited to send in their full CV/resume, cover letter and list of three references (to include reference names and contact information). We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified