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Republic Polytechnic

School of Infocomm - Project Staff (AI Development)

Republic Polytechnic

Fixed Terms

Closing on 29 Aug 2025

What the role is

Project Staff (AI Development)

What you will be working on

We are looking for a capable and responsible individual to work on multiple R&D projects involving Large Language Models. You will take an active role in developing AI solution for agentic systems to automate processes. You will work closely with our senior staff to design user interfaces and train and fine-tune AI models to improve their accuracy and performance. You should possess strong oral and written communication skills, along with a high degree of self-motivation and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

The successful candidate will be placed on a 12-months contract.

What we are looking for

•    Good understanding of machine learning concepts (e.g. neural networks, optimisation algorithms, evaluation metrics).
•    Experience in designing scalable AI solutions.
•    Experience in building RESTful APIs for AI models.
•    Familiar with prompt engineering techniques such as instruction design, template-based approaches, rule-based conditioning, or fine-tuning strategies.
•    Proficient in programming languages such as Python, and familiar with frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and NLP tools.
•    Familiar with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques.
•    Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
•    Highly self-motivated and willing to learn new technologies.
•    Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
•    Fresh graduates are welcome to apply

For project information, please contact David Leong at david_leong@rp.edu.sg.

About Republic Polytechnic

The first educational institution in Singapore to leverage the Problem-based Learning approach for all its diploma programmes, Republic Polytechnic (RP) has seven schools offering courses in Applied Science, Engineering, Business, Hospitality, Infocomm, Sports and Health, and Technology for Arts, Media and Design. To support Singapore’s national effort to promote continuous, lifelong learning, our Academy for Continuing Education (ACE) offers a wide range of part-time programmes. We welcome you to grow with us! Discover a people- and family-oriented culture, where you are inspired to improve as you nurture lifelong learners. For more information from RP, please visit https://www.rp.edu.sg/careers or follow us on LinkedIn.

About your application process

This job is closing on 29 Aug 2025.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Republic Polytechnic or the wider Public Service.