Data Scientist (Mirage, Data Practice) - A26013

Activate Interactive Pte Ltd (“Activate”) is a leading technology consultancy headquartered in Singapore with a presence in Malaysia and Indonesia. Our clients are empowered with quality, cost-effective, and impactful end-to-end application development, like mobile and web applications, and cloud technology that remove technology roadblocks and increase their business efficiency.

We believe in positively impacting the lives of people around us and the environment we live in through the use of technology. Hence, we are committed to providing a conducive environment for all employees to realise their full potential, who in turn have the opportunity to continuously drive innovation.

We are searching for our next team members to join our growing team.

If you love the idea of being part of a growing company with exciting prospects in mobile and web technologies that create positive impact on people’s lives, then we would love to hear from you.

Co-Development Business Unit is hiring for Data Scientist

You will work in Singapore Government Agencies

Internal Code: A26013

This is a fixed term contract role. The engagement is 1 year, with option to extend to another 1 year

What will you do?

Both roles require a strong Data Science/ML foundation (model development, experimentation, diagnosing issues).

Both use Python + ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Pandas, scikit-learn).

Both involve applied research, curiosity, strong communication skills, and ability to explain DS concepts clearly.

Both are in multi-disciplinary teams, working in fast-moving, collaborative environments

Embedded in product team, focused on shipping features & solving user issues

Focused on exploratory research & agency pilots, testing PET adoption

Requirements

What are we looking for?

Strong in ML model development & applied research

Python programming, experiment design & evaluation

Backend development (FastAPI/Flask)

Cloud (AWS), CI/CD pipelines

Ability to synthesise & apply academic research

Comfortable with ambiguity and novel problem solving

Strong DS/ML + hands-on SWE integration; research/experimentation

Enjoy exploring PETs, running pilots, and engaging directly with agency users and/or enjoy hands-on building, solving user issues, and working closely with engineers.

Benefits

What do we offer in return?

Competitive Compensation: Market competitive salary and variable performance bonus aligned to your skills, impact, and contribution.

Benefits: Outpatient medical, specialist medical coverage and generous customisable flexi benefits, or flexi allowance; life and health insurance, thoughtful perks like special occasions “red packet” and CNY goodies, etc.

Employee Wellness: Support for your physical, mental, and overall well-being through year-round initiatives.

Growth & Development: Learning programmes, certification support, and a dedicated staff development budget. (We are a “SHRI 2025 Gold winner” in “Learning & Development; Coaching & Mentoring”)

Career Progression: Structured career pathways that enable you to grow along a technical/domain expert track or a leadership track.

Competency Framework: A structured and practical framework to support you to develop, perform, and succeed.

Flexible Work Arrangement: Staff may choose to work flexi-place, flexi-time, and flexi-load based on existing framework

Why you'll love working with us?

If you are looking for opportunities to collaborate with leading industry experts and be surrounded by highly motivated and talented peers, we welcome you to join us. We provide all employees with equal opportunities to grow and develop with us. We believe your success is our success.

Does it sound like something you are interested in exploring further? Please be in touch with our team for an initial chat.

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