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Research, ML

ExaSingaporeResearch
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Salary
$90K - $300K SGD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
7 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Exa is hiring a full-time Research ML Engineer to join their team in Singapore and build groundbreaking search engine technology. This in-person role suits individuals with strong machine learning expertise who want to design large-scale systems that shape how people access global information.

Role Overview

The machine learning team serves as the core of the company mission by training foundational models dedicated to search. The goal is to filter the knowledge of the web instantly to match complex user queries. Professionals in this position focus on training embedding models to achieve the ultimate search experience.

Key Responsibilities

Design and conceptualize novel transformer-based search architectures.
Build and curate large-scale datasets while performing deep data analysis.
Develop evaluation systems to measure and improve search quality advancements.
Undertake pre-training initiatives such as working with massive parameter models.
Implement fine-tuning projects like building reinforcement learning from AI feedback pipelines for search.

Requirements

Possess graduate-level machine learning experience or demonstrate exceptional undergraduate capability.
Ability to code a transformer completely from scratch using PyTorch.
Passion for working with large-scale datasets and exploring data thoroughly.
Strong interest in solving information discovery problems to provide high-quality knowledge.

Skills and Tools

PyTorch
Transformer architectures
Large-scale dataset creation and evaluation systems

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary ranging from 90,000 to 300,000 SGD.
Premium healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
Fertility benefits and sixteen weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents.
Monthly wellness stipend provided to every employee.
Visa sponsorship available for qualified international candidates.

About the Company

Exa operates as an applied AI lab creating an innovative search engine supported by massive-scale infrastructure to crawl the entire web. The organization trains state-of-the-art embedding models and designs high-performance vector databases. Backed by prominent investors like Lightspeed, Benchmark, and a16z, the company powers search for hundreds of thousands of developers and major platforms with the ultimate goal of indexing all global information.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Exa careers page to submit an application for this position.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Where is this job located?

This is an in-person position based in Singapore.

What is the compensation range for the role?

The salary ranges from 90,000 to 300,000 SGD per year.

Does the company offer visa sponsorship?

Yes, international candidates can receive visa sponsorship, and the team assists successful offer recipients through the process.

What technical skills are required?

Candidates must be able to code a transformer from scratch using PyTorch and possess graduate-level machine learning experience or strong undergraduate qualifications.

What benefits are provided?

Benefits include premium medical, dental, and vision healthcare, fertility benefits, 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave, and a monthly wellness stipend.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Exa careers page.

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