The role is responsible for developing and operationalising AI solutions to support critical energy sector operations and regulatory functions. The incumbent will collaborate with data scientists and engineers to design, test, and deploy AI/ML models across the full lifecycle, ensuring solutions are production-ready and scalable. The role also establishes and manages robust MLOps practices, including CI/CD/CT pipelines, automated retraining, performance monitoring, and model governance to maintain reliability and safety. In addition, the incumbent provides technical leadership and stakeholder engagement, translating complex AI insights into actionable outcomes while aligning business objectives, technical feasibility, and compliance requirements.
Energy Market Authority
AI Engineer (Data and Analytics Department)
Fixed Terms
Closing on 18 Apr 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
Responsibilities:
(1) AI Solution Development: Work collaboratively with Data Scientists and Data Engineers to design, test, and implement AI/ML models for EMA's diverse use cases across the complete AI/ML lifecycle. Lead the development of production-ready AI solutions that can be deployed reliably, timely, and consistently to support critical energy sector operations and regulatory functions.
(2) MLOps and Production Lifecycle Management: Establish and maintain comprehensive MLOps foundations covering the end-to-end journey from code commit to model retirement. Design continuous integration, continuous deployment, and continuous training (CI/CD/CT) pipelines whilst managing version control across code, data, and models. Implement automated retraining infrastructure with performance monitoring, data drift detection, and guardrail systems to ensure models remain safe and effective in critical infrastructure environments.
(3) Stakeholder Management and Technical Leadership: Lead engagement and alignment initiatives with senior management, data scientists, business users, and vendor/IT teams. Translate complex AI outputs into actionable insights and business intelligence for non-technical audiences. Bridge communications between diverse stakeholders to identify optimal trade-offs between business outcomes, system performance limitations, and compliance requirements.
What we are looking for
Requirements:
- Higher Tietiary background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Data Science or related quantitative field. Specialised AI certifications advantageous
- Minimum 5-10 years of professional experience developing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise-grade AI/ML models in production environments
- Demonstrable experience across the full MLOps lifecycle
- Expert proficiency in AI/ML modelling including supervised/unsupervised learning, deep learning, and reinforcement learning
- Advanced programming skills in Python and frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Pandas, and equivalent technologies
- Comprehensive knowledge of MLOps tools and practices for automated model training, testing, deployment, and monitoring
- Experience with model optimisation techniques including quantisation, pruning, and knowledge distillation
- Exceptional stakeholder management abilities with proven track record of translating technical concepts for diverse audiences
- Systems thinking approach to problem-solving within complex technical constraints
- Independent professional with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Innovative mindset with ability to identify optimal technical trade-offs for decision-making
About your application process
This job is closing on 18 Apr 2026.
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 Energy Market Authority or the wider Public Service.
About Energy Market Authority
The Energy Market Authority (EMA) is statutory board under the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI). Through our work, we seek to build a clean energy future that is resilient, sustainable and competitive. We aim to ensure a reliable and secure energy supply, promote effective competition in the energy market and develop a dynamic energy sector in Singapore.
At EMA, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous learning and employee well-being. Joining us means embarking on a meaningful career where you will be part of a transformative journey towards a clean energy future, experiencing a unique adventure of discovery and growth.
We empower our people to drive innovation at every level Our open culture encourages teams to embrace diverse perspectives, enabling you to push beyond the status quo We are committed to energising your growth through ample opportunities for skill development. helping you become an expert in your field and a valuable asset to the energy industry.
You also stand to enjoy a comprehensive suite of benefits which are designed to meet your needs and prioritise your holistic well-being.
Visit: www.ema.gov.sg for more information.
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