Junior AI Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a junior AI Engineer, fresh out of university, to help build and deploy AI-driven capabilities across our insurance platform. This is a hands-on role focused on prototyping and shipping end-to-end applications, from backend services to polished front-ends, in areas such as claims processing automation, customer service chatbots, fraud detection, and AI-driven underwriting. The ideal candidate is resourceful, a fast learner, and excited to work across machine learning, large language models (LLMs), and computer vision to enhance our platform's efficiency and user experience.

Responsibilities

• AI-Powered Insurance Solutions
• Develop and deploy AI-driven claims processing automation to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Build customer service chatbots using large language models (LLMs), to provide policy information, assist with claims, and improve customer engagement
• Implement fraud detection models using predictive analytics and anomaly detection techniques
• Explore AI applications in underwriting automation, helping to assess risk and optimize policy pricing
• Design and optimize AI-based policy recommendation systems for personalized insurance offerings
• Explore new AI-powered capabilities to enhance discovermarket's digital insurance platform and improve productivity
• Own the design, build, and ongoing maintenance of a sophisticated LLM agent application supporting discovermarket's insurance workflows
• Work hands-on with modern agent frameworks such as LangGraph, selecting and adapting the right tooling as the agent landscape evolves
• R&D & Engineering Tasks
• Conduct independent research and development (R&D) to explore novel AI solutions for insurance
• Balance theoretical research with practical engineering implementation
• Work closely with developers, data engineers, and DevOps to build scalable solutions
• Develop and deploy cloud-based applications and data processing pipelines

Requirements

• Essential
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field
• Experience: Recent graduate or up to 2 years of experience in AI, machine learning, software engineering, or data science. Internships, academic projects, or personal projects in InsurTech, fintech, or related fields are a plus
• International Orientation: Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment
• Fluency in English
• Core Skills & Expertise
• Foundational knowledge of AI and machine learning concepts, with exposure to areas such as computer vision, LLMs, or predictive analytics through coursework, internships, or personal projects
• Solid mathematical and statistical foundations
• Resourcefulness and the ability to build and deploy small end-to-end applications - from backend services to clean, user-facing front-ends
• Proficiency in Python; familiarity with R or other data science languages is a plus
• Hands-on exposure to machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn) through projects or coursework
• Familiarity with at least one cloud environment (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and an interest in learning to deploy and operate cloud-based services
• Fast learner who can quickly pick up new topics and transfer knowledge from one domain to another
• Flexibility to work on a range of prototypes and innovation products as priorities evolve
• Strong interest in insurance applications of AI, including claims automation, fraud detection, and customer interaction
• Values-Driven Soft Skills
• Strong decision-making skills with a willingness to take calculated risks
• Resilience in overcoming challenges and handling ambiguity
• Creative problem-solving abilities and a passion for discovering new approaches
• Ability to think critically and challenge the status quo
• Reliability and accountability in delivering on promises
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in diverse teams
• Openness to feedback and adaptability to evolving priorities
• Ability to prioritize effectively and meet tight deadlines
• Comfort in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a sense of urgency
• The Benefits
• Be at

Additional Information

discovermarket Asia Pte. Ltd. is part of Switzerland based discoveric group, operating under the name discovermarket. discovermarket is an InsurTech revolutionizing the embedded insurance industry. We are currently recruiting for a junior AI Engineer to join our team in Singapore, reporting to the Head of Data Science of discovermarket. About discovermarket: Distribute Connect Protect We enable trusted brands to deliver insurance solutions that fit their customers' needs and are embedded directly into their core product offering. Our partners include customer facing ecosystems in the telecommunications, fintechs and ticketing platforms. The critical elements of these propositions, including insurance capacity, are delivered by the insurers, reinsurers and prevention partners that work with discovermarket.

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