Full Time
Singapore
Posted 1 month ago
Location: Singapore
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Machine Learning Engineer with 8–15 years of expertise in designing, building, and scaling machine learning solutions. Based in Singapore, you will play a key role in leading the architecture, development, and deployment of AI/ML systems that drive innovation and deliver measurable business outcomes. You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate closely with data scientists, and partner with business stakeholders to ensure ML solutions are production-ready, secure, and scalable.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and deployment of end-to-end machine learning solutions, from data ingestion and feature engineering to production deployment and monitoring
- Architect scalable ML pipelines and implement MLOps best practices (automation, CI/CD for ML, model monitoring, retraining strategies)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (data scientists, data engineers, product managers, business stakeholders) to translate business challenges into technical ML solutions
- Optimize ML models for performance, interpretability, and cost efficiency
- Drive adoption of best practices in model governance, security, and ethical AI
- Stay ahead of industry trends in AI, deep learning, NLP, computer vision, and large-scale ML systems
- Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical excellence across the team
- Provide technical leadership in evaluating tools, frameworks, and platforms for enterprise ML use cases
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field (PhD is a plus)
- 8–15 years of professional experience in machine learning engineering, data science, or AI-driven software development
- Strong proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn
- Deep expertise in building production-grade ML pipelines using cloud platforms (AWS SageMaker, GCP Vertex AI, Azure ML) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Proven experience implementing MLOps (MLflow, Kubeflow, or similar)
- Solid understanding of big data platforms (Spark, Hadoop, Kafka) and real-time data processing
- Experience leading large-scale AI/ML projects, including model deployment in enterprise environments
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to balance innovation with practical business needs
- Strong communication skills in English, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
Nice-to-Have
- Hands-on experience in NLP, computer vision, recommendation systems, or generative AI (LLMs, transformers)
- Exposure to financial services, healthcare, or other regulated industries with strict compliance requirements
- Experience building and leading ML/AI teams
- Familiarity with data privacy, responsible AI frameworks, and explainable AI techniques
What We Offer
- Attractive compensation and benefits tailored for senior professionals
- Opportunity to lead mission-critical AI/ML projects with regional and global impact
- Professional growth towards ML Architect or AI Leader roles
- Sponsorship for continuous learning, certifications, and industry events
- A collaborative and innovative environment that values thought leadership and mentorship
