Data Scientist (c/p)
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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 realize 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.
What will you do?
Engage with various stakeholders and cybersecurity teams to deeply understand evolving challenges related to unauthorized privileged access and identify opportunities for data-driven solutions.
Design, develop, and deploy advanced machine learning models and analytical techniques to detect anomalous behavior and potential security breaches.
Continuously monitor and evaluate model performance; iterate to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives.
Collaborate with engineering teams to build scalable and reliable production systems that operationalize detection models.
Lead, mentor, and support the engineering team, fostering their technical growth and development.
Communicate complex findings and insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, driving data-informed decision-making.
Lead project planning and timeline management to ensure timely delivery of analytics solutions.
What are we looking for?
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field. PhD preferred.
Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in data science or machine learning roles, preferably within cybersecurity or fraud detection domains.
Strong expertise in anomaly detection, behavioural analytics, and classification models.
Hands-on experience with Python, R, or similar programming languages and relevant ML libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts, especially around privileged access management, threat detection, and risk mitigation.
Experience working with large-scale datasets, data pipelines, and cloud environments.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business terms.
Leadership experience, with a track record of managing projects and mentoring team members.
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of SIEM tools and their data outputs.
Experience with unsupervised learning techniques and graph analytics, as well as expertise in prompt engineering for Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems.
Strong problem-solving mindset with a passion for continuous learning.
What do we offer in return?
Fun working environment
Employee Wellness Program
To work in Singapore Government Agencies projects
We provide structured development framework and growth opportunities. (We are a “SHRI 2025 Gold winner” in “Learning & Development; Coaching & Mentoring”)
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 at careers@activate.sg
Activate Interactive Singapore is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Activate Interactive Pte Ltd does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, sexuality, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.
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