Software Developer

Software Developer (Learning Sciences & Assessment Department) (NIE) page is loaded## Software Developer (Learning Sciences & Assessment Department) (NIE)locations: NTU Main Campus, Singaporetime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)The **National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore**, is Singapore's national teacher education institute and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation's education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being **An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education** and our mission to **Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research**. Read more about NIE .NIE invites applications for the position of **part-time** **software developer** for the project "PhET-style simulations to promote AI literacy". The project's goal is to develop a curated library of interactive, high-quality online resources for teachers that puts NIE at the forefront of AI literacy. To work towards this goal, the project will start out by developing customizable web-based simulations and corresponding avatar-based narrative instructional videos catering to three fundamental topics in AI literacy - *Personalization using Machine Learning and Neural Networks*, *Ethical Issues in AIED*, *Human-AI Collaboration.* These simulations would allow student teachers to experiment with relevant critical task features in a hands-on manner, thus improving their understanding of abstract technical concepts in AI and the implications of their usage in AI systems for education. Project evaluation would focus on *usability evaluation* and *learning evaluation* of the programmed simulations. Facilitation resources and validated design guidelines for developing effective AI literacy simulations will be made available to educational stakeholders upon project completion. This is a contract position till 30 November 2026.**Responsibilities*** Gathering requirements for simulation design from domain experts* Agile prototyping of mock UI/UX interfaces for the simulations* Programming and iteratively refining the simulations based on expert feedback and usability testing* Building data logging capabilities in the designed simulations* Developing facilitation guides to assist stakeholders' work with designed simulations* Working with NIE's IT teams to host simulations securely and ensure seamless interoperability with existing NIE platforms* Managing the project and ensuring timely completion of milestones**Requirements**Essential* A Polytechnic Diploma* Full stack software development and debugging experience* Solid understanding of fundamental machine learning and AI techniques* Knowledge of computer graphics and interface design* Fluent in coding with generative AI* Creativity, good communication skills and ability to work as team player* Able to work independently with minimal supervisionPreferred* Work, teaching, or corporate training experience in AI for education* Familiarity with AI literacy efforts worldwide, in APAC and Singapore* Up-to-date with latest advancements in generative AI (for education)* Passion for improving teaching and learning with technology**Closing Date**28 Nov 2025. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.**Other Information**NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their home to the NIE campus. This is subject to the availability of seats.Hiring Institution: NIENTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU ( ).Ranked amongst the world's top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world's top young university for the past seven years. The University's main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore's healthcare district.Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.For more information, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr