AI Engineer

Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

The Opportunity
Join our APAC Data & AI Team, part of a wider APAC initiative focused on Data and AI in built environment. In this role, you’ll bridge the gap between engineering and AI innovation—leading the development of scalable AI solutions that enhance building and infrastructure design, construction, and monitoring.
•    Ability to quickly learn concepts in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) domain.
•    Support the development of advanced Agentic AI solutions in engineering projects.
•    Build and scale Knowledge Graphs and other database development for retrieval and AI search.
•    Select and fine-tune appropriate ML/AI/LLM algorithms for optimal performance.
•    Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate Agentic AI into BIM, GIS, and sensor-based workflows.
•    Define evaluation metrics and validation plan for Agentic AI system.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. 
You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you? 
Qualifications/Education
•    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering or a related field (Master’s/PhD preferred).
•    Certification on Data or AI Engineer (Associate/Professional) by AWS/Google/Azure/IBM will be an advantage.
Experience
•    Minimum 4 years in Data or AI engineering.
•    Minimum 1 year with Knowledge Graphs.
•    Experience working with ontologies, graph databases, and query languages (e.g., Cypher, SPARQL) to structure and retrieve knowledge.

Technical Skills
•    Ability to design schema/ontology in knowledge graph and semantic data modeling.
•    Ability to LLM fine-tuning, agentic workflow (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex) and multi-agent framework (i.e. AutoGen, AG2, etc) and MCP tooling.
•    Proficiency in ML/AI/Data platforms:
•    AWS (SageMaker, EC2), Azure AI, Databricks, Alibaba Cloud, Docker.
•    Hands-on experience with machine learning models, MLOps, NLP, and predictive analytics.
•    Programming languages: Python, .NET, C++/C#, SQL and Cypher. JavaScript/TypeScript (nice to have).

Soft Skills
•    Good command in both written and spoken English and Chinese
•    Ability to work independently and collaborate with the team.
•    Enthusiastic about innovation and continuous tech discovery.

Additional Information
•    This role is based in Hong Kong/Beijing, with flexible remote/hybrid options available across the APAC region.
•    Candidates with less experience may be considered for the Assistant AI Engineer position.
Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Kaela Chau (kaela.chau@arup.com)

What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. 
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. 
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Kaela Chau to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process 
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