Junior Research and Development Engineer

AOLANI MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology firm in Singapore is seeking multiple talented R&D Engineers to join their team. The ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in various R&D areas, including platform, network, or server engineering. Responsibilities include designing high-performance solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role requires strong technical expertise and excellent communication skills in both Mandarin and English. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative engineering environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in R&D roles, with expertise in platform R&D, network architecture, or server R&D.
• Proficient in designing and building distributed systems and cloud platforms.
• Experience with agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop technical solutions based on core focus area.
• Optimize existing systems for performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with teams to gather and refine technical requirements.

Skills

Backend programming languages (Java, Python, Go, C++)

Strong teamwork and communication skills in Mandarin and English

Problem-solving and analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Git

Testing frameworks

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for multiple talented Research and Development (R&D) Engineer with over 5 years of professional experience to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate excels in at least one of the following areas: platform R&D, network architecture, or server R&D. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing high-performance technical solutions that drive our product innovation and business growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including program managers, supply chain managers and sales team to deliver reliable, scalable, and cutting‑edge technical outcomes aligned with company strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and iterate on technical solutions focusing on at least one core area: platform R&D, network architecture, or server R&D.
• Participate in the full software/hardware development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirement analysis, technical design, coding, debugging, integration, and deployment.
• Optimize existing systems or products to enhance performance, reliability, scalability, and security based on business needs and technical trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and refine technical requirements, ensure alignment on development goals, and resolve technical challenges.
• Conduct technical research and evaluation on emerging technologies, frameworks, and tools relevant to platform, network, or server domains, and propose innovative application solutions.
• Write clear, maintainable, and efficient code (for software‑focused roles) or design specifications (for hardware/architecture‑focused roles) and maintain technical documentation.
• Participate in code reviews (for software) or design reviews (for architecture/hardware) to ensure code quality, design rationality, and compliance with technical standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production or development environments, providing timely and effective technical support.
• Stay updated on industry trends, technical advancements, and best practices in platform R&D, network architecture, or server R&D, and share knowledge within the team.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional R&D experience, with proven expertise in at least one of the following areas: platform R&D, network architecture, or server R&D.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills in both Mandarin and English, able to collaborate effectively in cross‑functional and international teams.
• For Platform R&D focus: Proficiency in backend programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, C++) is a must. Experience in frontend technologies (e.g., Vue.js) will be a strong plus. Candidates should have a solid background in designing and building distributed systems and microservices architectures, with hands‑on experience in the design and development of cloud platforms or operation and maintenance (O&M) platforms being highly preferred.
• For Network Architecture focus: Strong knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, BGP, OSPF, etc.), experience in designing and optimizing network architectures, and familiarity with network equipment (e.g., Cisco, H3C, Huawei) or SDN technologies，and hands‑on experience with RDMA networks, including RoCE and InfiniBand (IB), for performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• For Server R&D focus: Experience in server hardware design, firmware development (BIOS/UEFI), server performance optimization, or server virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM).
• Familiarity with software/hardware development tools, version control systems (e.g., Git), and testing frameworks.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical thinking, and technical debugging abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet project deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Understanding of software/hardware quality standards and security best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in a related technical field.
• Professional certifications relevant to the core focus area (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Cisco CCNP/CCIE, VMware VCP, or relevant programming certifications).
• Experience in deploying large‑scale computing cluster networks.
• Proficient with RDMA networks, including InfiniBand (IB) and RoCE, with hands‑on experience in tuning, troubleshooting, and optimizing cluster performance.
• Experience in developing products for cloud computing, big data, or artificial intelligence fields.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and DevOps practices (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience in leading small‑scale R&D projects or mentoring junior engineers.
• Knowledge of open‑source technologies and contributions to open‑source projects is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and role scope.
• Opportunities to work on regional, large‑scale data center infrastructure projects.
• Professional development through structured training and certification programs.
• A collaborative engineering‑driven environment with clear architectural ownership.