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Principal Data Scientist

Singapore, Singapore, SGFull-time2026-09-10 → 2026-11-10

Core

Senior technical leader shaping and delivering high-impact data science and AI solutions for clients and internal business areas.

Role type

Principal Data Scientist (Senior IC with technical leadership)

Builds

Scalable, production-ready ML and AI solutions across structured and unstructured data

Domain

Enterprise Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Machine learning, Python, SQL, Statistics, Experimental design, Model evaluation, MLOps, Software engineering, Technical leadership, Cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Generative AI (LLMs, RAG), Cloud platforms (Databricks), Model governance, Consulting/Pre-sales experience

Technologies

Python, SQL, Databricks, APIs, CI/CD, Containerization

Responsibilities

Set technical direction for complex AI initiatives, Lead end-to-end delivery from discovery to production, Architect robust ML solutions, Establish evaluation frameworks and acceptance criteria, Mentor data scientists and engineers, Partner with data engineering and MLOps teams

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence