We build Singpass, Singapore’s national digital identity system, one of the most critical and widely used digital platforms in the country, and a leader in the national identity space. Singpass enables authentication, authorisation, digital signatures, corporate identity (Corppass), government verified data sharing (Myinfo), and secure transactions across both government and private-sector services.
Working on Singpass means working on infrastructure where security, reliability, and trust are non-negotiable. The system must remain robust against constant security threats, operate seamlessly at scale, and support millions of transactions daily. Changes must be carefully
evaluated, well-coordinated, and safely executed in a live environment that the entire nation depends on.
We continue to innovate and expand Singpass, improving ease of use, security, and value for our users and partners. We keep up to date with new global developments to inform our strategy. This is your chance to contribute directly to incorporating these next-generation capabilities into Singpass
As a software engineer, you will:
Build prototypes to assess new capabilities with security and feasibility in mind
Design and evolve architectures that meet stringent requirements for reliability, resilience, and cybersecurity
Write secure, high-quality, production-ready code
Manage cloud deployments with a focus on operational safety and system integrity
Conduct maintenance and monitoring to uphold high uptime and service stability
Because our team drives new initiatives while operating critical infrastructure, you will also
Identify opportunities to strengthen Singpass services and security posture
Design solutions that account for regulatory requirements, operational constraints, and risk management
Work closely with product managers, policy teams, UX designers, cybersecurity specialists, partner agencies, and external providers
Explain technical proposals, including security implications, to diverse stakeholders
across government
In addition to the above, more experienced software engineers will be expected to:
Establish engineering, reliability, and secure-by-design best practices
Drive technical leadership across multiple teams and products
Mentor engineers while elevating our security and reliability culture
Support technical hiring and capability development
Lead cross-agency discussions on architecture, cybersecurity, and risk mitigation
This role requires balancing innovation with the responsibility of safeguarding a national digital identity system. You’ll enhance existing infrastructure while ensuring that new features are secure, dependable, and resilient.
What it is like working here:
Security-First Mindset - Handling national identity infrastructure demands strong engineering discipline, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to risk management.
Rapid Prototyping - We test ideas quickly to uncover issues early, especially those affecting reliability or security.
Ownership - Engineers help shape product direction, advocate for secure and robust technical choices, and influence how national systems evolve.
Polygot Environment - While our current infrastructure is based on Java and TypeScript, we are moving to standardise on Go for new projects. You'll work on optimising established services and delivering new capabilities using modern Go architecture.
Continuous Learning - You'll explore new technologies, architectures, and security practices while working with diverse teams across government.
