Senior Software Engineer — AI Education Platforms

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Singapore is looking for a Senior Software Engineer for a 1-year renewable contract at the AI Centre for Educational Technologies (AICET). The role involves developing innovative education platforms like auto-feedback systems and gamified e-learning solutions. Candidates should have a graduate degree, at least 3 years of experience, and proficiency in modern web development technologies. Communication skills and a collaborative mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of working experience in software development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Build software for AICET projects, including auto-feedback systems and e-learning platforms.
• Participate in discussions regarding project assignments based on suitability.
• Work on various education technology systems to improve learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Collaboration

Web development

Ruby on Rails

Node.js

Golang

React

JavaScript

TypeScript

AI knowledge

EdTech platforms

Education

Graduate or postgraduate degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer, AICET - NUS (1-year Contract; Renewable)

University-Level Unit: School of Computing

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Department of Computer Science

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Posting Start Date: 24/03/2026

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Job Purpose

The AI Centre for Educational Technologies (AICET) is a research centre that is focused on developing technologies to improve learning. AICET collaborates with the Ministry of Education, Singapore and the National University of Singapore on various projects to build systems that provide immediate personalised feedback to the students, providing content that adapts to their performance, and improve assessment and grading efficiency and effectiveness.

The Senior Software Engineer will be part of a team that will build next generation education platforms for the AI Centre for Educational Technologies. (AICET).

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Job Description

To build software for the AI Centre for Education Technologies (AICET) under one of the AICET’s projects. Current projects include:

• Codaveri – An auto-feedback programming system
• Coursemology - a gamified e-learning platform
• Softmark – An online grading too
• Cikgo – A personalised learning platfor
• ScholAIstic – An interactive conversational-based simulation platform
• Koditsu – A platform that helps students prepare for tech job assessments and interviews with realistic practice and personalized feedbac
• SSID - A system that safeguards academic integrity by flagging potential plagiarism and unusual similarities in student submissions
  
  

The exact responsibilities and project assigned will be discussed with the successful candidate subject to suitability and also depending on AICET’s needs.

Qualifications

• A graduate or postgraduate degree in relevant discipline with at least 3 years of working experience.
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build a collaborative working relationship with people at all levels.
• Familiarity with web development with modern tech stacks and technologies like Ruby on Rails, nodejs, Golang, React, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience with AI and/or EdTech platforms and system will be preferred.
  
  

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: School of Computing

Department : Department of Computer Science

Employee Referral Eligible

Job requisition ID : 32215