Senior/Lead Software Engineer, Civic Tech (Public Safety)

Who We Are

Open Government Products (OGP) operates like a startup within the government; We are a fast-paced, dynamic team of engineers, designers, and product managers dedicated to public good. We autonomously identify opportunities to solve public problems using tech, rapidly prototype, and launch solutionsfrom citizen apps to automating public agency operations. Embracing an open-sourced and flat hierarchy, we cut through bureaucracy to focus on real-world, user-centric innovations that drive change.

Why Join Us

Traffic deaths and injuries in Singapore have risen to a five-year high. Behind every statistic is a human life lost or changed forever. By re-imagining core enforcement and licensing systems with cutting-edge technology, we can directly increase public road safety, prevent accidents, and save lives. As part of the TEALS and Roadbuster team, you'll play a pivotal role in building systems that keep Singapore's roads safer for millions of drivers, passengers, and pedestrians every day. This is engineering at its most meaningful: when uptime, reliability, and innovation translate directly into fewer tragedies on the road.

The Team

We partner with the Singapore Traffic Police and Singapore Police Force (SPF) to rebuild and modernize mission-critical systems in the following ways:

• Manage over 3 million driver's licences and track all traffic offences nationwide.
• Develop next-generation enforcement platforms for speeding detection and evidence collection.
• Deliver data-driven systems that make officers more effective and ensure justice is fair, fast, and reliable.

Our work blends deep technical engineering with public sector collaboration, all in service of a single mission: protecting lives on Singapore's roads.

About the Role

We're seeking a Senior/Lead Software Engineer who can combine technical mastery with leadership, ownership, and vision. This is not just about writing code it's about shaping platforms that will be used by frontline officers and policymakers for decades to come.You will:

• Take end-to-end ownership of major national systems, from design through delivery and operations.
• Lead a team of engineers with technical guidance, mentoring, and clear direction.
• Work cross-functionally with designers, product managers, and policy officersand externally with government agencies and law enforcement stakeholders.
• Balance strategic priorities with the realities of large-scale systems, ensuring we build resilient, secure, and future-proof solutions.
• Represent the engineering perspective when engaging with external stakeholders and ensure technical decisions align with long-term public good.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of technology, leadership, and public impact, and who wants to see their work contribute to safer roads and saved lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and build scalable, high-quality software across the tech stack.
• Lead and mentor a growing engineering team, fostering technical excellence and accountability.
• Set and drive technical strategy in alignment with long-term product and policy goals.
• Engage with external stakeholders (Traffic Police, SPF, and other agencies) to align technology with enforcement needs.
• Champion engineering best practices (testing, security, observability, CI/CD) across projects.
• Translate complex technical ideas into clear, actionable solutions for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Identify and deliver innovations that increase efficiency, reliability, and ultimately, road safety outcomes.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Senior/Lead Engineer driving projects end-to-end and scaling production systems.
• Strong background in modern software engineering, with expertise across multiple layers of the stack.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, make tough trade-offs, and set clear technical direction.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skillsable to work with cross-functional partners and external government agencies.
• A mission-driven mindset: motivated not just by technology, but by the chance to save lives and improve public safety.

This is more than a software engineering job. It's a chance to lead a team where the code you ship directly contributes to safer streets, fewer accidents, and lives saved.

Overall we look for people who have ability, initiative, good communication, and most importantly, a passionate heart for public good. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you might not possess all the skills and qualifications!

Working at OGP

Ownership and Autonomy Beyond technical tasks, this means having autonomy to voice opinions and suggest future directions. Building what you believe in drives the creation of great solutions.

Rapid Prototyping We prioritize testing ideas over debating them, allowing us to identify problems quickly and convey possibilities to others. This fail-fast approach accelerates innovation.

Flexibility We provide flexible work arrangements based on what works best for our team and its members, fostering a productive and supportive environment.

Continuous Learning Drive professional growth by exploring new architectures, frameworks, and technologies. With dedicated yearly learning months and hackathons, continuous learning is essential as we tackle innovative ideas and challenges.

Mission-Driven Our work is dedicated to the public good, aiming to improve the lives of Singapore citizens. We focus on creating impactful solutions that enhance the community and the place we call home.

Projects OGP has worked on include:

ScamShield iOS and Android mobile apps, enhanced in August 2024, help users check and report suspicious communications. The apps automatically filter known scams using an AI-powered machine learning classifier. An Admin Dashboard also allows police to verify reported scams.

ParkingSG A mobile app alternative to parking coupons. It lets users pay, extend, and refund their parking sessions just using their phones.

RedeemSG Helps the Singapore Government to create, send and track redemptions of digital vouchers easily.

COVID-19 Vaccination A suite of systems built to enable Singapore's national vaccination campaign for COVID-19. This includes informational sites, appointment booking systems, and records management systems.

data.gov.sg An open repository of all the Singapore Government's public data. It helps people understand the data using visualizations and articles, and provides real-time APIs for developers to use.

Isomer Provides government agencies with an easy-to-deploy static website building and hosting service to create usable, secure and faster informational websites quickly.

FormSG A form builder tool for agencies to self-service and create online forms that capture classified data, with the goal of replacing paper forms.

PaySG Was developed to enable digital payments for government services, and was initially used for payments for COVID-19 swab tests and Stay-Home Notices for incoming travellers to Singapore.

An overview of other OGP products can be found on our website https://open.gov.sg