ElevenLabs, an artificial intelligence speech software company, has set up its regional headquarters in Singapore and will recruit staff for engineering and sales roles. The company is focused on developing chatbots and narration services that support regional languages and dialects across South-east Asia.
The firm began hosting its core AI models on Singapore-based servers three months ago to serve regional customers more effectively and reduce processing delays. This local presence also means customer data stays within Singapore under local data protection laws. The company currently has 25 remote employees and may grow to around 100 staff in the coming years. ElevenLabs' latest AI model can process over 90 languages including Malay, Tamil and Mandarin, and the company plans to train its systems in Singlish.
Why it matters
- Singapore families and job seekers gain access to international tech career opportunities in a fast-growing AI field.
- Voice AI development here improves customer service for banks and fintech firms that families and seniors use daily.
- Local investment in regional language AI ensures education and services become more accessible across South-east Asia.
What to do
- Explore tech career pathways in AI and engineering with your secondary or polytechnic institution.
- Track AI job postings in Singapore for entry-level and graduate opportunities in this expanding sector.
- Research how voice AI tools can assist with family communication or accessibility needs you may have.