Senior ML Research Engineer

ML RESEARCH & DATA DEPARTMENT


Job Summary

You will be responsible for implementing state-of-the-art AI technologies and developing enterprise-grade deep learning pipelines. Your focus will include creating robust speech-to-text and text-to-speech models tailored to Malaysian and Arabic languages and dialects. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth model development, deployment, and real-time performance optimization, all contributing directly to the company’s AI-driven capabilities and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • System Architecture: Design comprehensive system architectures integrating AI modules, ensuring robust communication between model components.
  • Data Pipeline Management: Oversee the collection, cleaning, preprocessing, and normalization of large datasets to ensure high-quality inputs for model training.
  • Model Design and Training: Develop and optimize neural network architectures using frameworks such as PyTorch to meet performance benchmarks.
  • Model Evaluation and Fine-Tuning: Evaluate AI models using standard performance metrics, and conduct iterative fine-tuning to enhance accuracy and generalization.
  • Model Deployment & Monitoring: Deploy AI models in production environments, implement performance monitoring, and optimize for real-time or streaming use cases.
  • Security Measures Implementation: Apply secure development practices to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance in AI-related workflows.
  • Research & Development: Stay current on advancements in AI, NLP, and LLMs; experiment with new technologies and implement innovative solutions where applicable.
  • Custom AI Model Training: Train and fine-tune domain-specific large language models (LLMs) using local or proprietary datasets for speech and text applications.
  • Infrastructure Setup & Maintenance: Design and maintain infrastructure for scalable model training and deployment — including servers, GPUs, and cloud-based resources.
  • Optimization & Efficiency: Implement solutions for low-latency, scalable, and cost-effective AI systems across both batch and real-time pipelines.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with software engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to align AI functionality with product and business needs.
  • Documentation: Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation covering model specifications, training methodology, evaluation procedures, and operational guidelines.

General Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • Solid foundation in machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing (NLP).

Experience and Skills

Technical Skills:

  • Hands-on experience with PyTorch and deep learning model development.
  • Proficiency in core NLP tasks — such as tokenization, text classification, sentiment analysis, etc.
  • Proven track record of fine-tuning large language models (LLMs) such as GPT, LLaMA, etc.
  • Strong Python development skills; comfortable working in Jupyter Notebooks, with version control (e.g., Git), and cloud tools (AWS preferred).
  • Experience working with large-scale datasets using tools such as Apache Spark, Hadoop, or equivalent.
  • Deployment experience using Docker, Kubernetes, and other container orchestration tools.
  • Practical knowledge of real-time streaming and latency optimization strategies.
  • Familiarity with MLOps tools and practices for scalable, automated workflows.

Soft Skills:

  • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
  • Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Self-motivated and adaptable with a strong willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

  • Familiarity with Malaysian or Arabic languages and dialects to support culturally relevant language model training.
  • Experience working with MLOps or production-scale LLM deployments.
  • Background in AI research, academic contributions, or work in AI-focused environments.

Work Environment

Office-based role, with flexibility for hybrid or remote work, depending on company policy and team requirements.

Reporting Line

This position reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

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About the Company

Revolab Sdn Bhd