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Career prospects

Future possibilities

Careers

CSD graduates are prepared for a wide range of computing and management careers. Your specialised skills in software design, artificial intelligence, data analytics, security, computer engineering and financial technology makes you a technical leader in both the public and private sectors, such as telecommunications, e-commerce, FinTech, transportation and gaming

Examples of CSD graduates’ job titles:
  • Cybersecurity specialist/analyst
  • Data analyst/scientist
  • Front-end designer/engineer
  • Full stack engineer/developer
  • Game designer
  • Product manager
  • QA engineer
  • Research officer/engineer
  • Software engineer/developer
  • System consultant

Working with graduates from the SUTD CSD programme has been a positive experience. Their dedication, creativity, and technical expertise have shone through, making a meaningful impact on our team.

 

During their time with us, they consistently demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities and a solid grasp of both design principles and programming. They approached each project with enthusiasm and integrated seamlessly with the team, effectively merging technical and functional aspects.

 

Their contributions not only enhanced our projects but also sparked innovative ideas. The blend of technical proficiency and design insight they offered was invaluable. I have no doubt they will excel in their future endeavours.

Huang Yong’an
Business Architecture, Senior Manager, Accenture

 

 

SUTD graduates are placed in our NCS Nucleus programme, which begins with a customised bootcamp that provides professional coaching and comprehensive training to help them assimilate into our environment as well as receive continuous development. Through this programme, they gain valuable industry experience while pursuing a Master of Technology degree or other industry-recognised professional certifications. We are heartened to see these graduates consistently demonstrating intellectual curiosity, bringing in fresh perspectives, innovative ideas and possessing a strong work ethic. We certainly look forward to seeing the impact they will make in time to come and are excited to be a part of their journey.

Sam Liew

Chief Executive, Gov+, NCS

Our department has had the pleasure of hosting several student interns from SUTD, particularly in the roles of DevOps and Software Engineers, and we’ve been consistently impressed with their performance. SUTD has clearly equipped them with the necessary skills to excel in the IT industry, making them quick learners and digital natives who seamlessly integrate into our fast-paced environment. Their technical expertise, especially in automation and software development, has significantly contributed to our projects. Their problem-solving skills and adaptability have been invaluable. We truly appreciate the partnership with SUTD and look forward to continuing to work with their talented students.

Alberto Resco Perez

Senior Director, Software Engineering, Singtel

 
Entrepreneurship

With a solid background in computing systems, design and technology, a CSD graduate is well-placed to launch start-ups that make a difference.

Start-ups by CSD graduates:
  • Codomo aims to instil design thinking and computational thinking in children through delightful educational initiatives. The start-up launched Potato Pirates, dubbed the tastiest coding card game, and raised over $250,000 on Kickstarter.
  • Beep Technologies provides a low-cost, unified cashless payment system for vending machines. “Making dumb machines smart”, it aims to increase merchants’ efficiency without investing in additional hardware. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Beep powered more than 100 vending machines island-wide as part of the Ministry of Health’s efforts to distribute free ART kits.
  • Affable is an AI-based influencer marketing platform that has successfully raised $1 million in seed funding. By tapping onto AI and automated technology, Affable allows brands to discover, engage and measure authentic influencers.

 
Graduate school

CSD’s rigorous technical training will also prepare you for various post-graduate programmes. Our CSD graduates are enrolled at top universities including:

  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • Columbia University
  • University of Cambridge