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

National University of Singapore; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore (AICET) is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the AI Centre for Educational Technologies. This role is based at Kent Ridge Campus within the School of Computing, Department of Computer Science, and involves a 1-year renewable contract.

You will build software for AICET projects, collaborating with researchers and educators to advance education platforms and adaptive learning tools.

Qualifications

• Degree with at least 3 years of working experience.
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with web development using Ruby on Rails, Node.js, Golang, React, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience with AI and/or EdTech platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build software for the AI Centre for Educational Technologies (AICET) projects.
• Collaborate with School of Computing and Department of Computer Science teams.
• Contribute to Codaveri, Coursemology, Softmark, Cikgo, ScholAIstic, Koditsu, and SSID platforms.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

Node.js

Golang

React

JavaScript/TypeScript

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

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 ; Location: Kent Ridge Campus ; Posted On: 24/03/2026

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).

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 applicants 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

Req ID: 32215