Data and Artificial Intelligence Scientist - A26101

Activate Interactive Pte Ltd (“Activate”) is a leading technology consultancy headquartered in Singapore with a presence in Malaysia and Indonesia. Our clients are empowered with quality, cost-effective, and impactful end-to-end application development, like mobile and web applications, and cloud technology that remove technology roadblocks and increase their business efficiency.

We believe in positively impacting the lives of people around us and the environment we live in through the use of technology. Hence, we are committed to providing a conducive environment for all employees to realise their full potential, who in turn have the opportunity to continuously drive innovation.

We are searching for our next team members to join our growing team.

If you love the idea of being part of a growing company with exciting prospects in mobile and web technologies that create positive impact on people’s lives, then we would love to hear from you.

Co-Development Business Unit is hiring for Data and Artificial Intelligence Scientist

You will work in Singapore Government Agencies

Internal Code: A26101

This is a fixed term contract role. The engagement is 1 year.

We are looking for a Data and AI Scientist to design and develop reusable, scalable, and cost-effective cloud-native data and AI products. You will be part of an AI development team responsible for exploring and developing applications with current state-of-the-art AI technologies.

You will participate as a subject-matter expert in cross functional teams working on addressing common industry challenges with data and AI.

Successful candidates will be working in a fast-paced environment and participate in multiple projects with technology partners from the industry to develop data-driven and AI-driven products and services that could make a significant positive impact to society.

If you are passionate in ML, always curious about the latest AI development and have been practically working on the real-world problems, join us in our journey, and jointly architect Singapore’s digital future.

What will you do?

• Work with product owners, engineering teams, and industry partners throughout the product development lifecycle from concept, design, prototyping, acceptance testing, data curation, delivery, operationalisation, industry proliferation, to product end-of-life
• Technical assessment on the maturity, viability, and suitability of AI research, technologies and trends that are relevant to the industry
• Develop software components based on microservices-based architecture
• Participate in agile secure software development processes and best practices, documentation of user requirements and software codes during the software development lifecycle
• Propose, implement, and validate algorithms, ensuring functional and non-functional requirements such as transparency, fairness, scalability, security, integration complexity and operational costs
• Write thought leadership articles, including blogs and papers, on AI
• Transfer technology to industry partners.
• Technical engagement and collaboration with research institutes and institutes of higher learning.

What are we looking for?

• Background in engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mathematics, statistics or equivalent
• Strong technical knowledge in AI, specifically in Computer Vision (CV), Natural Language Processing (NLP), recommendation system and/or Synthetic AI
• Over 5 years of experience working in Data Science and AI projects
• Good understanding of the latest research and technologies in AI for production, including deployment to mobile handsets and IOT devices.
• Strong coding experience in programming languages such as Python, C++
• Hands-on experience with one or more deep learning frameworks, e.g., TensorFlow, Torch
• Knowledge on Cloud Services
• Team player with the ability to work in a cross-functional team with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as strong presentation and engagement skills
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Position will be commensurate with experience.

What do we offer in return?

• Fun working environment
• Employee Wellness Program
• To work in Singapore Government Agencies projects
• We provide structured development framework and growth opportunities. (We are a “SHRI 2025 Gold winner” in “Learning & Development; Coaching & Mentoring”)

Why you'll love working with us?

If you are looking for opportunities to collaborate with leading industry experts and be surrounded by highly motivated and talented peers, we welcome you to join us. We provide all employees with equal opportunities to grow and develop with us. We believe your success is our success.

Activate Interactive Singapore is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Activate Interactive Pte Ltd does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexuality, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

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