Artificial Intelligence Research Engineer

About DSO National Laboratories

DSO National Laboratories is Singapore's premier defence research and development organisation dedicated to advancing technologies that enhance national security across diverse domains, including air, land, sea, space, and cyberspace. At DSO, careers extend beyond the ordinary, empowering individuals to make significant contributions that shape the future of defence.

The Information Division (INFO) specializes in harnessing and exploiting battlefield and cyberspace information for MINDEF / SAF, focusing on areas like cybersecurity, cryptography, data fusion, artificial intelligence, vulnerability assessments, and operational analytics. Its Software Laboratory excels in creating software for data fusion, big data analytics, AI/ML, command and control, and simulation, supporting full-stack development and advanced software engineering processes.

Role Overview

As an Artificial Intelligence Research Engineer, you will be responsible for researching cutting-edge AI and ML models, developing AI-driven products that analyze vast datasets and facilitate human-AI interaction, and collaborating with engineering teams and stakeholders to implement and transition these advanced technologies effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and develop contemporary AI/ML algorithms and methodologies.
• Create AI/ML solutions capable of extracting and interpreting large-scale data to aid human collaboration.
• Partner with software and systems engineers, as well as project stakeholders, to deploy AI/ML models and solutions seamlessly.

Qualifications and Skills

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Statistics, or Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming and experience with AI-focused Python frameworks.
• Prior involvement in AI/ML research, software testing, and knowledge of DevOps/DevSecOps practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.

Additional Information

DSO places a high value on its people, offering extensive career development opportunities through personalised mentoring and training frameworks. The organisation fosters individual growth either as deep technical specialists or team leaders, complemented by competitive remuneration and scholarship programs.