Python/C++ Desktop Engineer - Data & Test Automation

Ambition Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition Singapore is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and maintain desktop applications and data management software supporting chip and optical component testing activities. The role focuses on Python-based desktop app development, MySQL integration, and data processing.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with PyQt GUI development and MySQL databases, plus strong Python or C/C++ skills. Test automation and hardware-related software experience are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 4 years of software development experience.
• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Communications Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong proficiency in Python or C/C++ with solid programming fundamentals and good coding practices.
• Good working knowledge of MySQL, including database integration, data querying and data management.
• Experience in desktop application or PC-based software development.
• Experience in test automation, data acquisition, equipment control or data analysis will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, debug and maintain Python-based desktop applications for test and data management platforms.
• Develop user interfaces and desktop software using PyQt for data entry, visualization, control and analysis.
• Design and integrate MySQL databases to support test data storage, retrieval, processing and management.
• Develop automated test scripts and software tools for data acquisition and analysis.
• Participate in the development of chip control systems, automated or semi-automated test systems and related software platforms.
• Integrate software applications with external equipment or systems through communication interfaces where required.
• Troubleshoot software, database and system integration issues. Prepare and maintain software design, interface, testing and user documentation.

Skills

Python

C/C++

MySQL

PyQt

Data processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

PyQt

MySQL

Job description

Ambition Singapore is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and maintain desktop applications and data management software supporting chip and optical component testing activities. The role focuses on Python-based desktop app development, MySQL integration, and data processing.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with PyQt GUI development and MySQL databases, plus strong Python or C/C++ skills. Test automation and hardware-related software experience are advantageous.