Principal Engineer (Software Development/Product Innovation)

ST Engineering; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is seeking a talented Assistant Principal Engineer / Principal Engineer to drive cybersecurity product innovation. The ideal candidate will lead strategic projects, manage product development teams, and ensure timely delivery of features. A minimum of 7 years of experience in product innovation is essential, along with excellent communication skills. This role offers a dynamic environment to innovate and influence market directions in cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of professional experience in product innovation, development, and/or management role.
• Proven experience in leading product development initiatives.
• Demonstrable expertise in one or more emerging cybersecurity areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic cybersecurity projects and product development teams.
• Liaise with business units for technical requirements.
• Drive cybersecurity innovation by staying updated on industry trends.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Agile methodologies

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Cybersecurity

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

We are seeking a talented and motivated Assistant Principal Engineer / Principal Engineer withstrong communication skills to join our dynamic team, to drive cybersecurity product innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic cybersecurityprojects and product development teams, overseeing the full software development lifecycle from ideation to deployment, ensuring timely delivery of innovative features that meet market and customer needs.
• Liaise with business units to translate strategic objectives into technical requirements, facilitating collaboration between engineering, product management, and business team.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders by presenting technical concepts in accessible terms, gathering feedback, and driving consensus on product roadmap.
• Drive cybersecurity innovation by staying updated on industry trends, identifying emerging technologies, and integrating them into product development.
• Develop innovative cybersecurity proposals and seek funding support
• Guide junior engineers and contribute to code reviews, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in development processes.
• Manage project risks and timelines using agile methodologies to adapt to changing business priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, with at least 7 years of professional experience in product innovation, development, and/or management role.
• Proven experience in leading product development initiatives, such as managing end-to-end development of products from concept to launch, demonstrating ability to handle complex projects with multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrable expertise in one or more emerging cybersecurity areas
• Demonstrated expertise in liaising with business and marketing teams resulting in successful market entries.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with DevOps or DevSecOps practices.
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker) is a plus.