Senior AI Engineer

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Singapore seeks an experienced individual to lead technical design and implementation in data science, machine learning, and AI. The role emphasizes technical leadership with responsibilities including mentoring AI engineers, driving engineering standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should possess over 7 years of industry experience and a BS in Computer Science or a related field, alongside strong communication and technical documentation skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of industry experience in data science, machine learning, and AI.
• Experience in writing and maintaining technical documentation for software systems.
• 5+ years in end-to-end prototyping, deployment, and operationalization of ML products.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and implementation for complex engineering problems.
• Own end-to-end delivery of key features or systems within the platform.
• Mentor and coach AI engineers; conduct code reviews.

Skills

Technical leadership

Collaboration

Machine learning and AI expertise

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and implementation for complex engineering problems
• Own end-to-end delivery of key features or systems within Hub, Platform, or Spokes
• Mentor and coach AI Engineers; conduct code reviews and pairing sessions
• Drive engineering standards adoption: CI/CD, testing, reliability, SDK conventions
• Coordinate with Product and Research to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Identify and resolve technical debt; propose architectural improvements
• May lead smaller teams or initiatives when needed

Accountable for: Technical leadership and delivery within a squad or cross‑functional initiative.

Requirements

• 7+ years of industry experience in the field of data science, machine learning and AI
• BS in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent industry experience)
• Experience in technical documentation, including writing and maintaining documentation for complex software systems or AI projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams and engage with diverse communities.
• Solid community engagement portfolios, such as impactful open-source initiative leadership and regular involvement in tech community‑driven events
• 5+ years involvement in end‑to‑end prototyping, deployment and operationalisation of machine learning products in private/public sectors
• Technical leadership experience is highly favoured
• Deep expertise in ML systems, infrastructure, or software engineering
• Track record of shipping production systems at scale
• Strong communication skills; ability to work across disciplines
• Experience mentoring junior engineers

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