Senior Research Engineer

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and deploy agentic AI applications for industrial use. The role includes designing and deploying scalable backend systems, collaborating with engineers and researchers, and exploring emerging AI technologies.

Qualified candidates should have a degree in Computer Science or related fields, around 3 years of experience, and a strong interest in AI applications. Knowledge of modern frameworks and programming languages like Python and JavaScript is a plus.

Qualifications

• Around 3 years of software engineering experience preferred.
• Familiarity with databases, cloud platforms, and modern development frameworks.
• Basic understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering, and AI application concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable backend systems and APIs for agentic AI applications.
• Build and integrate AI agents that interact with enterprise systems, databases, APIs, and external tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate operational requirements into AI-enabled solutions.

Skills

Strong programming and software engineering fundamentals

Curiosity about emerging AI technologies

Experience building backend systems, APIs, or full-stack applications

Interest in agentic AI systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields

Tools

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Azure/AWS/GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About The Role

The Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (ARTC) is looking for a Software Engineer to develop and deploy agentic AI applications for industrial and enterprise use cases. This role focuses on building AI‑driven systems that can reason, orchestrate tools, interact with enterprise data and workflows, and support autonomous or semi‑autonomous decision‑making. You will work closely with software engineers, AI researchers, and domain experts to design scalable backend systems, integrate LLM‑powered capabilities, and develop practical agentic AI solutions for real‑world operations. We are looking for candidates with strong software engineering fundamentals, curiosity about emerging AI technologies, and a passion for learning and building in a fast‑evolving space.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable backend systems and APIs for agentic AI applications
• Build and integrate AI agents that interact with enterprise systems, databases, APIs, and external tools
• Develop orchestration workflows involving LLMs, tool usage, memory, and multi‑agent coordination
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate operational requirements into AI‑enabled solutions
• Ensure reliability, observability, and maintainability of deployed applications and services
• Explore and evaluate emerging technologies related to LLMs, agent frameworks, and AI system architectures
• Contribute to software architecture, system optimization, and engineering best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields
• Around 3 years of software engineering experience preferred
• Strong programming and software engineering fundamentals
• Experience building backend systems, APIs, or full‑stack applications
• Familiarity with databases, cloud platforms, and modern development frameworks
• Basic understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering, and AI application concepts
• Interest in agentic AI systems, orchestration workflows, or intelligent applications
• Comfortable learning new technologies and working in fast‑evolving environments

Good to have

• Experience with Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or modern backend frameworks
• Familiarity with Azure/AWS/GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, or CI/CD pipelines
• Exposure to AI tooling, workflow orchestration, or data platforms
• Experience working on AI‑enabled products, copilots, chatbots, or automation systems
• Interest in manufacturing, industrial applications, or enterprise AI solutions