Head, AI Platform (Principal AI Architect)
Kuok Group is seeking a Head of AI Platform to lead their AI Centre of Excellence and build the technical foundation for group-wide AI initiatives. The role involves designing end-to-end AI platform architecture including LLM gateways, RAG layers, and observability while setting engineering standards. You will directly manage the AI Platform team and provide oversight on data foundation design and vendor interactions. The position requires strong expertise in Python, Azure, and LLM-specific infrastructure. This is a foundational, platform-first role focused on scaling AI capabilities across multiple business units.
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Experience
Experience not specified
Function
Engineering
Work mode
Onsite, Singapore
Company
Tier 2
What you will work on
Kuok Group is seeking a Head of AI Platform to lead their AI Centre of Excellence and build the technical foundation for group-wide AI initiatives. The role involves designing end-to-end AI platform architecture including LLM gateways, RAG layers, and observability while setting engineering standards. You will directly manage the AI Platform team and provide oversight on data foundation design and vendor interactions. The position requires strong expertise in Python, Azure, and LLM-specific infrastructure. This is a foundational, platform-first role focused on scaling AI capabilities across multiple business units.
TAL's take
High-impact, platform-level leadership role within a large organization; clear architecture ownership and team management responsibilities.
Extremely clear scope, responsibilities, and team context provided; role clearly defined as a platform architect and leader.
Must haves
- Proven architecture experience in production LLM-based systems
- Proficiency in Python, cloud infrastructure (Azure), and DevOps
- Hands-on experience with LLM infrastructure and model gateway design
- Demonstrated experience with RAG architecture and knowledge graphs
- Knowledge of agentic AI frameworks like LangGraph or CrewAI
- Engineering leadership track record managing teams and setting standards
Tools and skills
Nice to have: neo4j, mlops, llmops, security architecture, threat modelling.
About the company
Large conglomerate with diverse business units, but not a recognized global or India-native Tier-1 engineering brand.