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ThoughtWorks
Full time
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10/07/2026
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Singapore, Singapore

Responsibilities

Lead a cross-functional team of software engineers, data scientists and specialists delivering generative AI solutions.
Guide the design, architecture and production delivery of scalable, reliable and maintainable AI-powered systems.
Set technical direction and optimize GenAI applications for accuracy, performance, cost and maintainability.
Collaborate with product managers, designers, business partners and other stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.
Establish best practices covering testing, guardrails, responsible AI, monitoring and documentation.
Review designs and code, provide architectural guidance, and mentor engineers across the team.
Lead decisions about model tuning, fine-tuning and adaptation when required.

Requirements

Strong expertise in Python and modern software engineering practices, including testing, version control, CI/CD and system reliability.
Proven ability to design and integrate scalable, maintainable and performant end-to-end AI systems.
Deep experience with generative AI and agentic frameworks.
Expertise building and scaling RAG pipelines and integrating vector databases into production systems.
Experience deploying AI solutions on major cloud platforms using containers and CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with LLMOps and monitoring production systems with observability tools.
Experience with fine-tuning, model adaptation and advanced machine learning and natural language processing frameworks.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and influence senior decision-makers.
Proven ability to inspire, mentor and develop high-performing engineering teams.
Ability to anticipate technology trends and shape technical direction across teams and stakeholders.
Must be a Singapore Citizen because of project-specific security clearance requirements.

Benefits

Career development supported through interactive tools, development programs and peer support.
Hybrid work arrangement indicated by the posting.
Inclusive, collaborative workplace with opportunities for mentoring and continuous learning.

ThoughtWorks

We are a global technology consultancy that delivers extraordinary impact by blending design, engineering and AI expertise. For 30 years, our commitment to design-led thinking, engineering excellence and innovation means we prioritize people, build teams with strong technical foundations and embe...

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