R&D Software Leader

SOURCEO PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore seeks a technical leader to oversee engineering operations. The role involves mentoring engineers, driving continuous improvement, and leading automation testing. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, experience in C++, .NET, and Python, along with strong leadership and communication skills. Strong emotional intelligence and cross-cultural adaptability are essential in this global R&D environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in engineering operations, managing resources and budgets.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in C++, emphasizing OOD and multi-threading.
• Proficient in Python for automation and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between engineering execution and global functions.
• Provide technical leadership for the Singapore engineering site.
• Lead the development and implementation of robust automation tests.

Skills

C++

.NET ecosystem

Python

KPI analysis

Automation testing

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Advanced degree (M.Sc, MBA)

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Unit testing

Job description

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between local engineering execution and global functions, ensuring two‑way communication and conflict resolution.
• Provide technical leadership for the Singapore engineering site.
• Monitor site metrics (attendance, cost efficiency, space utilization) and drive continuous improvements.
• Ensure effective onboarding, engagement, and retention of local engineering staff.
• Coach engineers, foster an inclusive culture, and elevate concerns when needed.
• Collaborate with PMs, regulatory, and quality functions to define requirements and deliver on tasks, projects, and product milestones.
• Actively participate in the full product lifecycle, from development planning and design reviews to the creation and execution of comprehensive test plans.
• Lead the development and implementation of robust automation tests across various products, significantly improving testing efficiency and coverage.
• Provide hands‑on technical contributions to development efforts as needed, mentoring the team and ensuring best practices are followed.

Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field required; advanced degree (M.Sc, MBA) preferred.
• 3+ years of proven experience overseeing engineering operations, managing resources, budgets, and driving continuous improvement through KPI analysis. Skilled in mentoring engineers, fostering an inclusive team culture, and conflict resolution.
• 5+ years hands‑on experience in C++ with strong command in Object‑Oriented Design (OOD), performance optimization, multi‑threading, and modern C++ standards.
• Strong command of the .NET ecosystem for scalable enterprise applications, including API design and asynchronous programming in C#. Extensive experience in Python for scripting and automation, automated test suite development, and data analysis.
• Proficient in leading the planning and development of robust automation tests across various products, significantly improving testing efficiency and coverage. Experienced with test automation frameworks, Git, CI/CD pipelines, unit testing, and code reviews.

Soft Skills

• Excellent cross‑functional communication skills, bridging between technical, product, regulatory, and executive stakeholders.
• High emotional intelligence and cross‑cultural adaptability for global R&D.