Technical Lead

PBA SYSTEMS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PBA SYSTEMS PTE LTD is seeking a dynamic Technical Lead (AI, Software) to provide hands-on leadership and people management for the AI engineering team, while serving as the main on-site manager of the Sri Lanka branch. You will architect scalable AI solutions and guide a high-performing team toward delivering AI-driven products.

You will work with the Operations Manager to oversee branch personnel, administration, and day-to-day operations, aligning technology strategy with business goals and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering with AI/ML systems and production-grade AI applications.
• Experience leading teams or coordinating a branch/site office.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Rust, C#, and Dart; solid ML concepts.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and AI frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Experience with MLOps, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• Exposure to generative AI, NLP, or computer vision; governance/ethics is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and strategic thinking; agile experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management; ability to partner with operations leadership for multi-functional branch.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and development of AI/ML-based software systems and set engineering standards.
• Oversee end-to-end AI lifecycle from data pipelines to deployment and monitoring.
• Mentor and develop a team of AI/software engineers including performance reviews.
• Support recruitment and retention of engineering talent; foster collaboration and accountability.
• Translate requirements with product/data stakeholders into technical solutions and plan projects.
• Communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Operations Manager to manage branch staff and operations.
• Represent the branch to senior management and external partners.
• Stay current with AI/ML trends and drive adoption where relevant to the business.

Skills

AI/ML leadership

Team leadership

Python

Rust

C#

Dart

Cloud platforms

MLOps

CI/CD

Agile

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in CS/AI

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Technical Lead (AI, Software) to provide hands‑on technical leadership and people management for our AI engineering team, while also serving as the main on‑site manager of the Sri Lanka branch. This role is responsible for architecting scalable AI solutions and leading, mentoring, and growing a high‑performing team of engineers, while working closely with the Operations Manager to oversee branch personnel, administration, and day‑to‑day operations across all business units based there. The individual will play a critical role in aligning technology strategy with business goals and ensuring the successful delivery of AI‑driven products.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of AI/ML‑based software systems, and define engineering standards and best practices across the team.
• Oversee the end‑to‑end AI lifecycle — from data pipelines and model development through deployment and monitoring — ensuring systems are scalable, secure, and high‑performing in production.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of AI/software engineers, managing resource planning, task allocation, and performance reviews.
• Support recruitment and retention of engineering talent, and foster a collaborative, accountable team culture.
• Work closely with product managers, data teams, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions, driving project planning, prioritization, and timely delivery.
• Communicate technical concepts and progress clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Work jointly with the Operations Manager to manage all branch staff
• Represent the branch to senior management and external stakeholders (e.g. University of Moratuwa partnership, local authorities) in coordination with the Operations Manager.
• Stay current with emerging trends in AI and software engineering, and drive adoption where relevant to the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with significant exposure to AI/ML systems and a proven record of delivering production‑grade AI applications.
• Prior experience in team leadership or people management; experience managing or coordinating a branch/site office is essential.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Rust, C#, and Dart, with a solid understanding of machine learning, deep learning, and data engineering concepts.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), distributed systems, and AI frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Experience with MLOps, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• Exposure to generative AI, NLP, or computer vision applications; familiarity with AI governance, ethics, and compliance frameworks is a plus.
• Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and strategic thinking capabilities, with experience in agile development methodologies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner effectively with operations leadership to manage a multi‑functional branch.
• Accountable and results‑driven, with the ability to balance technical leadership with people and branch management responsibilities.