What You Do
For the first year, the role supports the Project Manager in the design, development, and implementation of the Indoor Navigation Project, including campus mapping, navigation feature development, testing, and deployment, to ensure successful project delivery within the approved scope, timeline, and quality standards.
Subsequently, from Year 2 onwards, collaborate with faculties to design and develop innovative technology-enhanced teaching and learning solutions by leveraging emerging and existing technologies, with the objective of transforming the learning experience and strengthening NUS's research impact.
Year 1 – Indoor Navigation Project
- Design, develop, and implement the Indoor Navigation solution, including navigation services, routing capabilities, geospatial data management, system integration, and user-facing navigation features.
- Develop and maintain campus geospatial datasets, routing networks, and navigation services to support accurate indoor and outdoor wayfinding.
- Conduct solution testing, prepare technical documentation, support deployment activities, and collaborate with stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors to ensure successful project delivery.
Year 2 Onwards – Interreality Technology (IR) Team
- Design, develop, and enhance innovative digital applications that support technology-enhanced teaching, learning, and research using emerging and existing technologies.
- Collaborate with faculties, researchers, and multidisciplinary teams to design, prototype, test, deploy, and continuously improve digital solutions that address academic and research needs.
- Research, evaluate, and apply emerging technologies, including AI, immersive technologies (VR/AR/XR), gamification, and interactive media, to drive innovation and strengthen NUS's digital capabilities.
- Provide technical consultation, application support, and continuous enhancements to ensure solutions remain scalable, maintainable, and aligned with evolving business and user requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Game Development or a related discipline.
- Experience in GIS, geospatial technologies, indoor navigation, mapping platforms (e.g., QGIS), or software development.
- Proficiency in modern software development technologies, including C#, ReactJS, Node.js, RESTful APIs, cloud platforms, and Git.
- Knowledge of geospatial data models, routing concepts, graph databases (e.g., Neo4j), and system integration.
- Experience developing desktop, mobile, web, or immersive (Unity/Unreal, VR/AR) applications is an advantage.
- AI fluency with practical experience or knowledge of generative AI, agentic AI, machine learning, and AI-assisted software development.
Competencies - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Effective team player with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
- Self-motivated with a strong aptitude for learning and adapting to new technologies.
About NUS IT
Ignite Your Future with NUS IT!
NUS IT is the digital powerhouse driving the National University of Singapore’s vision to be a “Borderless University, powered by Infinite Technology.” We don’t just keep up with change - we lead them, delivering secure, high-performance IT solutions that transform education, research, and enterprise.
Innovation is at the heart of NUS IT. Our dynamic team thrives on curiosity and creativity, empowered with the latest tools and emerging technologies. Here, you’ll have the freedom to explore, experiment, and turn ideas into reality.
Join us as we break boundaries and harness Agentic AI to build safe, scalable, and impactful solutions for the University. If you’re ready to make a difference and shape the digital future, NUS IT is where your talent will shine. Let’s build the digital future together!
Stay connected with us!
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Why Join NUS IT
Step into a vibrant, innovative workplace at NUS IT, where teamwork, fun, and personal growth truly matter. Our “work hard, play hard” culture means you’ll thrive in a dynamic team, form genuine friendships, and enjoy lively days - whether on the job or at sports like badminton, running or soccer. We even have a “Fun Club” that plans recreation and fun activities - run by some of us in NUS IT, for NUS IT!
We celebrate success together and empower your development with a clear career path and plenty of learning opportunities. Learn, lead, and reach your potential surrounded by inspiring and helpful colleagues!
Benefit from outstanding perks:
- Family Care Leave of 2 days
- Additional Childcare Leave beyond statutory benefits
- 2 Wellbeing days
- Up to 3 sick days with no MC
- Progressive annual leave starting at 21 days (including National Service!)
- Flexible medical coverage up to $10,000 for you and your dependents
