Senior Manager (AI Engineer) (Future Capabilities)

Building and Construction Authority - BCA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Building and Construction Authority - BCA is seeking a product-oriented AI/ML leader to oversee end-to-end delivery of AI/ML products, from conception to deployment, in alignment with government security standards. The role requires blending deep AI/ML expertise with strong product management and cross-functional collaboration.

You will translate complex AI/ML concepts into actionable plans, select appropriate tools and environments, and guide teams through design, development, and deployment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related data science/AI field.
• Experience developing AI/ML products using modern frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and deploy AI/ML solutions from conception to deployment.
• Translate AI/ML concepts into detailed project plans and roadmaps.
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and stakeholders to define requirements.
• Document workflows and ensure reproducibility of AI pipelines.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore Government security and data governance standards.

Skills

AI/ML frameworks

Product management

Communication skills

Agile/Scrum

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Hugging Face

Langchain

LlamaIndex

CrewAI

Job description

[What the role is]

Candidate will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning products from conception to deployment. This role requires a unique blend of proven technical expertise, a deep understanding of AI/ML technologies and their practical applications, and product management skills.

[What you will be working on]

What you will be working on:

• Define, develop, and deploy AI/ML solutions to solve business problems, including translating complex AI/ML concepts and requirements into detailed project plans.
• Apply appropriate machine learning algorithms (supervised or unsupervised learning) and understand trade-offs to any data problem.
• Define tools required for a product development and provide advice to organisation on suitable development environments/tools to deploy.
• Analyse the engineering trade-offs and choices, and articulate technical decision to the rest of the team to help them understand.
• Implement safeguards and controls for AI-generated content.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, product owners, and stakeholders, to define product requirements and roadmaps.
• Document workflows and maintain reproducibility of AI pipelines.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore Government security and data governance standards.

[What we are looking for]

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field in data science/ML/AI.
• Proven experience in developing products using modern AI/ML frameworks and tools (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face), including latest GenAI tools.
• Familiarity with AI orchestration frameworks (e.g., Langchain, LlamaIndex, CrewAI).
• Proven experience in managing the delivery of AI/ML products or projects.
• Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms, data structures, and software development principles (including frontend and backend), Retrieval-Augmented Generation, and agentic AI.
• Knowledge of responsible AI principles and ethical considerations
• Pass the online technical assessment administered by the Government Technology Agency’s Digital Academy and submit the official results to BCA as part of the recruitment process.
• Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• PMP, Agile, Scrum, or similar certifications are a plus.

Personal Attributes

• A passion for AI/ML technology and its potential to transform businesses.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to anticipate needs and challenges.
• A commitment to continuous learning and development in the field of AI/ML.
• High level of personal integrity and the ability to professionally handle confidential matters.