AI Apprentice (AI Engineer, FDE or Sovereign AI Engineer)

About the role

AI Singapore's AI Apprenticeship Programme (AIAP) is a full-time, 6 or 9 month programme that develops industry-ready AI practitioners. It runs three tracks: AI Engineer (build and deploy AI applications), Forward Deployed Engineer (scope, build and deploy, selected from the AI Engineer track after month 2) and Sovereign AI Engineer (adapt, host and deploy AI models). Training has two phases: a Deep-Skilling Phase and a Project Phase, where apprentices work in project teams delivering real AI solutions for industry sponsors.

Key responsibilities

• Deep-skill in the curriculum for your chosen track
• Work on real-world AI engineering projects across industries
• Build and deploy production-ready AI systems, writing production-grade code and optimising cloud infrastructure

Required profile

• Singapore citizen
• NITEC, Diploma or degree from a recognised institute of higher learning
• Eligible for TeSA CLT funding
• For fresh graduates: the Fresh Graduate AI Bootcamp (3 weeks, 2–23 Dec 2026) is a pathway to the programme; only apply for the bootcamp if you can start on 25 January 2027

Required skills

• Clean, maintainable code following software engineering practices
• Experience with EDA and end-to-end machine learning pipelines
• Proficiency in Git/GitHub
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases and tools such as Apache Spark or Hadoop
• Able to write basic documentation such as README files and docstrings

What we offer

• S$4,000 monthly stipend throughout the programme
• 6 or 9 month structured AI engineering training
• Mentorship from experienced AI engineers
• Fast track into AI roles and a 90% placement rate

Applications are made through the official AIAP application form, indicating the preferred track and whether you wish to join the Fresh Graduate AI Bootcamp.