10 best tech companies to work for in Singapore

SINGAPORE — Industry giant Microsoft Singapore, LinkedIn and gaming studio Ubisoft Singapore are among the 10 best tech companies to work for in the Republic, according to the Singapore Computer Society.

These companies have shown “exemplary qualities of robust talent development framework, enviable corporate culture and innovation excellence”, said the society.

They were assessed by an independent panel of judges represented by both public and private sectors in the Information, Communications and Media (ICM) industry. Five key criteria were considered: Innovation, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, People Culture, Financial Sustainability.

The awards also picked four winners from among the 10, for “Best Tech Company to Work For”.

They were chosen from three categories, based on the size of the company: Large organisations or multinational companies, mid-sized organisations of 50-200 employees and start-ups or small parties with up to five years or incorporation or less than 50 employees.

The four winners were: Microsoft Singapore and Ubisoft Singapore, JustCommodity Software Solutions, a commodity trading and risk management software solution provider and mobile security start up Treebox Solutions.

10 best tech companies to work for in Singapore:

Adventus Singapore

An IT and print equipment vendor, headquartered in Singapore with a regional presence.

An Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Solutions and Services Provider, Adventus has an established presence in Asia. Adventus helps organizations effectively leverage technology, bringing about positive transformations in their businesses through innovation.

In 2021, Adventus Singapore Pte Ltd won the SBR National Business Awards for IT services for its Disaster Recovery Infrastructure-as-as-service (DRaaS).

CommGate

CommGate deals with IT strategy in the areas of e-commerce, customer relationship management and custom web applications. Customers include Nanyang Technological University, Temasek Life Science Laboratory and EZ Link.

A Singapore-based award-winning company, CommGate provides digital solutions CloudERP, and omni-channel e-commerce system to empower Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in South East Asia to grow and succeed.

A majority of enterprises in Singapore are SMEs. CommGate helps SMEs make the most of technology by providing them a comprehensive technology solution, right from consultancy to implementation, with support in between.

JustCommodity Software Solutions

A commodity trading and risk management software solution provider in Asia, JustCommodity was awarded top mid-sized tech company in here because of its focus on giving employees ample opportunities to develop their knowledge and skill base.

An award-winning Commodity Trading and Risk Management (CTRM) software solution provider, JustCommodity serves the energy and agricultural commodity markets.

Established in 2002, JustCommodity is a privately-held company headquartered in Singapore.

LinkedIn Corporation

Professional networking website LinkedIn opened its Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore in 2011. It was second online networking site to set up shop in Singapore after Facebook did so in 2010.

LinkedIn Singapore Pte Ltd was incorporated on April 25, 2011.

Microsoft Singapore

The joint winner in the large organisation/MNC category has been involved in strengthening the local tech scene. Microsoft Singapore rolled out Code of Change, in partnership with the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore, with the aim of getting 1.2 million people to use coding to develop solutions to everyday problems.

The Microsoft Singapore office, the headquarters for the Asia Pacific region, was awarded “the Best Employer in Singapore”.

Red Hat

American MNC Red Hat is an open source services company with a Singapore satellite office. Its core product is Red Hat Enterprise Linux with a focus on the likes of cloud computing.

Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source solutions, utilizing a community-powered approach for delivering high-performing technologies.

As per Great Place to Work 2019 Global Employee Engagement Study, 93% of employees at Red Hat Singapore said that it was a great place to work.

Tagit

Mobile banking software solutions provider Tagit designs mobile apps for the likes of DBS, Standard Chartered, UOB, Singapore Airlines and PSA Marine. The mid-sized, Singapore-based company was founded in 2004 and has been ranked among the Technology Fastest 500 in Asia by Deloitte.

Accelerating digital transformation through innovation, user experience and technology, Tagit is an award-winning digital solutions company. Tagit specializes in providing omnichannel digital engagement solutions to governments and banks across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

Tagit works closely with clients to come up with a holistic roadmap aligned with their business objectives, bringing a digital strategy to implementation.

TreeBox Solutions

The start-up is a specialist company for mobile security solutions with a focus on developing military-grade mobile security. The top start-up here chosen by the SCS, TreeBox Solutions prioritises hiring the right fit and openness and sharing in the work environment.

TreeBox Solutions aims to provide a reliable, seamless, and secure mobile communication solution that will empower enterprises to improve effectively improve efficiency in the most cost-effective manner possible.

Ubisoft Singapore

The gaming studio boasts a multicultural team. It set up base in Singapore in 2008 and has contributed to major gaming titles such as the Assassin’s Creed franchise. Nurturing local talents has resulted in a fun, open and creative working environment.

Today, Ubisoft Singapore is the largest AAA studio in South East Asia. Creating the best gameplay experiences as possible, Ubisoft Singapore is the proud innovator of water technology and naval gameplay.

Thoughtworks Singapore

A leading global technology consultancy, Thoughtworks integrates strategy, software engineering, and design to enable enterprises worldwide to thrive as modern digital businesses. Thoughtworks helps clients to come up with solutions to complex business problems with tech being the deciding factor.

Harnessing the power of global teams, Thoughtworks assists clients create their own path to digital fluency.

As per the NTUC LearningHub’s Emerging Jobs and Skills Report, “The pandemic was indeed a catalyst for digitalisation where the pace of the technology adoption has not relented since. As we enter the third year of living with COVID-19, it has become apparent that businesses, roles and career paths will continue to be redefined… The top technology skills in demand include Data Analysis (49%), Cybersecurity (45%) and Digital Marketing (44%). While the emphasis has been on digitalisation, we should not discount the importance of adaptive skills.”

For the Report, 650+ working professionals from Singapore were surveyed in December 2021. Respondents included employees as well as employers to uncover a dual perspective about the existing job market in Singapore, along with the emerging jobs, skills, and training landscape in the country.

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