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Research Engineer II (Trust Technologies)
Role summary
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The Research Engineer II will support research and development in trust technologies, which may include cybersecurity, privacy, secure systems, artificial intelligence safety, or related areas. Candidates typically need a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a comparable discipline, along with practical experience in software development, security research, systems engineering, or experimental work. Strong programming ability, analytical thinking, technical writing, and problem-solving skills are expected. The successful candidate should be able to work independently, collaborate with researchers and industry partners, document results clearly, and contribute to prototypes, publications, reports, and project deliverables.
Can I work in Singapore?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Employment Pass: SGD 5,600+ a month at 23 (6,000 from January 2027), more with age, plus 40 COMPASS points; a degree from a top-tier university scores 20 of them.
Before you apply: Schools want a degree and often a teaching qualification, and some places license teachers before you can teach: schools maintained by councils in England, and schools in Hong Kong, New Zealand and Thailand. Ask which licence your post needs.
Watch for: The post is usually advertised to locals for 14 days first; teacher aides and infant caregivers in licensed childcare centres are on the Work Permit list for South Asians and Filipinos since September 2026.
Official source: Ministry of Manpower: COMPASS points framework. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Singapore
Usual for Education jobs in Singapore, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usual; senior expats may get an allowance; Work Permit staff: employer must ensure proper housing (by law) |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Work Permit staff: employer pays levy, bond and insurance (by law); relocation help is an expat perk |
| Flights | Work Permit staff: flight home paid by the employer (by law); others only if the offer says so |
| Contract | Work Permit up to 2 years; S Pass and Employment Pass up to 2, then 3; notice 1 day to 4 weeks by default |
| Leave | 7 to 14 days (by law; many get more); 11 public holidays; 14 days' sick leave, 60 in hospital |
| Income tax | 0% up to SGD 20,000 a year, then 2% to 24% (about 3% at SGD 60,000); resident rates on a 1-year pass |
| Health cover | Employer must insure Work Permit and S Pass staff, SGD 60,000 a year (by law); Employment Pass: company plan |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a major public research university located in Singapore. It is internationally recognised for engineering, technology, science, business, education, and interdisciplinary research, and maintains strong partnerships with government agencies, companies, and universities worldwide. NTU has a large, diverse academic community and a substantial research ecosystem covering areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, sustainability, biomedical science, advanced materials, and robotics. The university operates a modern main campus and supports researchers through laboratories, institutes, innovation programmes, and technology-transfer activities. Employees may work with leading academics, research centres, students, and external collaborators on projects with regional and global impact. NTU offers a multicultural working environment, although roles may involve fixed-term project appointments and performance expectations linked to research funding and deliverables.