Total 2 job vacancies by IMD Info-communications Media Development Authority

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of engineers, including quantum engineers and security specialists working on wired infrastructure projects.
• Guide the team’s focus on architecting, designing and development of wired infrastructure systems, including quantum and security aspects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop strategic goals, strategy, development plans and capability built up for wired communications technology development in Singapore.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, researchers, and industry partners to design and develop advanced and emerging wired communications technologies, including Quantum Internet infrastructure and Quantum Key Distribution Infrastructure.
• Facilitate effective communication within the team and with stakeholders.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in wired communication technologies.
• Prepare technology think pieces, technical documentation and present project updates to stakeholders.
• Provide mentorship, professional development opportunities, and support to team members.
• Collaborate with whole of government teams, industry, and academic partners to develop strategies on emerging communications technologies.
• Work in a cross-functional teams to develop strategy, implementation design and plan for nationwide communications infrastructure solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
• At least 7 years of experience in advance wired communication projects, with a focus on quantum and security technologies is preferred.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing technical teams.
• Solid understanding of wired communication networks, quantum networking, and security principles.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with programme management tools and methodologies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• An avid learner on new and emerging technologies.

Position will be commensurate with experience.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

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IMDA is spearheading Singapore’s drive to be a world leading Digital Economy. We want to empower our companies and workforce with digital technologies and enable Singapore to be a leading Digital Economy globally.

We are looking for a Research Engineer (AI Red Teaming) to research and translate trust related topics, such as trustworthy AI and privacy-preserving technologies. The role is part of the Labs division, a part of our Business and Technology Group, which focuses on prototyping and experimenting emerging technologies that engenders trust and espouse the values of fairness, safety, and privacy in digital technologies.

Why Join Us?

One of our success stories is AI Verify, it is an AI governance testing framework and software toolkit that validates the performance of AI systems against a set of internationally recognised principles. As a Research Engineer (AI Red Teaming), you will play a pivotal role in elevating Singapore's position in AI governance testing. Your work will focus on advancing trust technologies to Technology Readiness Levels 5 to 7, contributing significantly to Singapore's digital future.

If you have a passion to contribute to the development of fairer and safer AI for all, we welcome you to join us on our journey as we architect Singapore’s digital future!

What You Will Be Working On

• Conduct research and develop proof of concepts in trust technologies, such as trustworthy AI (e.g., AI red teaming on generative AI) and privacy-preserving technologies.
• Develop Proof-of-Concept tools and develop novel techniques to evaluate and assess safety of AI systems, including writing detailed technical documentation.
• Work closely with the product managers, data scientists and engineers to design and develop minimum viable products on trust-related products.
• Write thought leadership articles, including blogs and papers, on our research in trust technologies to educate and raise the overall competency in emerging areas of trust technologies. Engage in demonstrations, presentations, and knowledge-sharing sessions on trust technologies.
• Establish connections with global partners and researchers to stay updated on the latest trends, enhancing Singapore's influence in this domain, and representing IMDA at international research forums.

What We Are Looking For

• A minimum of 5 years of proven experience in one of more of the following three areas:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) or trustworthy AI,
  • Privacy preserving technologies,
  • Cybersecurity.
• Experience in translating or commercializing emerging technologies.
• An excellent understanding of challenges and limitations in areas such as AI robustness, privacy, AI safety, and fairness.
• A passion for hands-on, innovative work, and the ability to rapidly prototype solutions for complex problems.

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