Day in the Life of a Software Systems Engineer in Singapore

Let's go on an adventure! Join me through a typical day in the life as a Software Systems Engineer in the island nation. I've been working abroad in the Singapore aviation industry for the past year and it has been an amazing experience so far. Hope you enjoy the show :)
Something interesting, we were advised to work from home the day after I filmed this video as the Singapore Government raised the 'DORSCON' level to orange earlier during the week. A conference which I was scheduled to speak at on the following Monday was cancelled due to this...
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[@siddharthskumar6831]

Hey brother, I'm an entry level software developer from India planning on moving to Singapore, can you fill me up with information regarding living cost, salary, housing facilities etc? Appreciate the effort you put on making that video. 👍

[@zetazephyr]

Hey bro, appreciate it! I think it really depends on what you want to do (which company/industry etc.) but a good place to start looking is glassdoor.sg. Say if you were to join Facebook SG as a software engineer, you can expect a salary of around S$6k/mo, depending on your offer you may also receive a signing bonus and other benefits such as accommodation allowances. Living in general is quite expensive in Singapore as you may be aware, a small studio apartment can cost around $2k/mo (excluding utilities) so you really want your employer to support you if they can. Fortunately, eating out is rather cheap (compared to Australia) in Singapore! Hope this helps and best of luck! 👍

[@siddharthskumar6831]

@@zetazephyr thank you ❤️

[@noname-pg2wl]

a lot of chinese in singapore

[@Fifi-oy7gm]

Hi siddharth, I make videos on living costs in Singapore as a foreigner ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4TTaIqqadpsd9U ) feel free to ask if you have any questions. As Zeta said, living is quite expensive, comparing to Indonesia & I believe India as well. But the salary can offset that cost for most of the foreigner, hence, we choose to work in Singapore :D If you rent a room instead of the whole apartment unit, you can get it at around $700 in most locations or half if you don't mind sharing the room with someone else, however, you will have more limited freedoms (can't cook in the kitchen/can't invite friends/etc depending on the landlord). All the best for your move!

[@no.1wildrift936]

i am a singaporean and i find that jobs in singapore pay too little. Thats why i decided to work on my own as a forex trader. Started with a capital of 20k and turn it to 400k in 4 years. of cos most people dont believe it but when i show them my trading statement to them in-person they are shocked xD. they will ask how u did it but i will just tell them its a secret because whenever you earn money someone has to lose money. if its that easy everyone will be millionaire :)

[@sim7775]

Software Engineering Expectation:developing groundbreaking systems and softwares Reality:searching "how to sort arrays in c" on stackoverflow

[@sceaserjulius9476]

I sorted arrays in 1st year college, In my final year, i developed a system that amused a senior scientist at millitary , and now i work for the government. I don't know what you are talking about.

[@michaelulloa12]

@@sceaserjulius9476 ok but I sorted arrays with god before I was born, I dont know what you are talking about

[@volbolt99]

@@sceaserjulius9476 Im a millionaire and I don't know anything you are talking about.

[@tumpalutomo8539]

are you guys talking?

[@blaxzefl]

Sceaser Julius Not a huge feat to be bragged in here.

[@poporingus]

He seems enjoying his life. Just a reminder for any guys, being alone isnt the same with lonely

[@Littlekitten_]

I love lonely ness !! I love my thoughts and being by myself ! I hate conversing with people .

[@ryoma8801]

Yep being alone is a power. Because it helps you realize the things you want to be.

[@jaykay7932]

I’d still prefer being with a lovely lady

[@difanaufal]

So true!

[@CodeWithNick007]

Surrounded by people still so alone.. This is what Modern lifestyle is all about 😔

[@casiocurious8744]

@@prakashmishraindia l So you can ask his credit card info? Lol

[@ankit0657]

@@casiocurious8744 Are you drunk or did you smoke something before commenting? How did you come to the conclusion that he was trying to extract credit card info out of him.

[@casiocurious8744]

@@ankit0657 Either you are naive or a scammer just like him. So, which one are you?

[@oxze9015]

@@casiocurious8744 He defo wants his credit card number lol. I mean who just randomly gives their email out the way he did on a platform like this.

[@venkateshr5062]

Atleast he goes at 9am and leaves by 5pm .

[@ewanh]

reminds me of the two major questions when coding. "This won't work, why?" and "This works, why?"

[@caseybriones1085]

Nice video man! I’m a 2nd year computer science student. Grindin everyday to be better in problem solving and makin it big someday. Watchin this kind of vids gives me motivation every time i get stuck in a problem 👍

[@zetazephyr]

Thanks man! A CS degree is very versatile in the current market, you will go far! Best of luck 👍

[@rinreborn7364]

This is by far the most realistic one, other be like coding 2 hours at work 6 hours, tea time. BRUH

[@bru6626]

And 5 hrs eating

[@zakokaz]

Bruh you’re getting up so early to workout and go to bed so late 😭 you’re a warrior !

[@KillerKingdom]

until falling in sick

[@MAANSHIIL]

Me i wake up at 4:30 am and i sleep 11:30pm

[@theguywithnoname4745]

@@MAANSHIIL same

[@Arun-ig7md]

The standup work setup looks cool! Seems much more cost effective than the whole bench-moving setup. Could please share more info(links to buy, ..) about this setup , if possible?

[@ekkolizer9765]

contemplating the meaning of life - the only part i can relate to

[@Nedwin]

I began to love coding since a year ago. It is really nice to see how people appreciate our work through programming. You have such a cool life there. Btw, I'm a Green Day fan too!!

[@zetazephyr]

Thanks man, appreciate it! Green Day is awesome! :) I was a bit bummed out that their tour was cancelled because of the outbreak, was hoping to see them in Singapore!

[@Sy8mir]

This is the most realistic engineer days video i watched. Except the morning exercise but from that on, pretty much the same thing. Meetings, getting stuck on one thing, lunch, more work shit, travelling and then waste time till tomorrow

[@JackSomethingTheShow]

Sorry I couldn't hear anything over the sound of those ennourmous calfs!!!

[@samliao2393]

Wow, I am Taiwanese, and I have considered working at SG for a long time. Please make more video like this, which would definitely inspire much more people !

[@toinchang9007]

this is the most realistic day in a life video as Tech employee so far. it reminded me when I was a foreign employee in Malaysia as a software engineer. good video, keep it up!

[@michaelheywood896]

Great video! You structure your day perfectly! wfh now but always feel not doing much. Thank you for the inspiration! Keep it up!

[@alfredchow6901]

Amazing! Your are so disciplined! Gotta learn a lot from you! An entry-level programmer from Hong Kong

[@Jambajakumba]

There is absolutely no way this is a day in the life of a software engineer😭Nice vid man

[@gfscfinance8866]

I have been doing this for 30+ years now. This was the best period of my life. You enter into discreet phases in life, find the woman of your dreams, have kids, see them grow into great adults while never giving up my passion of writing code. Keep up the discipline and enjoy quiet moments in life

[@shubhamkulkarni272]

You get a lot of things done in a day. That's great !

[@Monster_Mick]

Great video!!! My wife and I are software engineer. We are planning to move to Singapore! This gave us a great insight!

[@ravgeetdhillon2990]

In 2019, I went to Singapore. My first international trip. Amazing country and more amazing people.

[@marcoam90]

Great video!! It's super interesting to learn about cultures and daily routines! Cheers from a fellow QA Engineer from Argentina :)

[@joilehi]

Now this is the day in life I’ve been looking for! Good content :)

[@deliciousnoodles5505]

This guy gets to reach home at 5:45pm, not common at all in SG. Most of us leave office at 7-9pm onwards if you're 9-6. And we work from home during weekends too.

[@laveshsoni833]

@@deliciousnoodles5505 u are working in a service based company with a low pay maybe product based company gives u a good work life balance

[@chrismcquade7627]

Looks like you are living your best life and what and amazing view you have! Great video! Found this really inspiring.

[@williamperrymelevo2778]

That is what life is all about. Goodluck and Godbless.

[@excorific7514]

So.... basically no interaction with other human beings?

[@marioh.]

@@excorific7514 what’s wrong with that ?

[@undercoverfly]

Staring at stack overflow is highly relatable

[@duongnguyenviet3002]

You stood during working! That's amazing! I also want to become a software engineer in singapore! Tks for this video!

[@catvergueiro8905]

I loved it hahahaha sitting all day long isnt good for the back

[@luismi05]

I'm from Colombia and i loved this video.

[@kevin9458]

Loved that Green Day cover!

[@misterengineer690]

WTF, Video and editing quality is top notch, i thought you have at least 200k subs.

[@gamesandlofimucic]

stackoverflow, a programmer's haven

[@zetazephyr]

I know right, stackoverflow is so underappreciated!!!

[@vsakthivelu1802]

Sorry but what exactly is Stack Overflow? I'm new to IT so I'm not exactly familiar with the terms used.

[@shabanatabassum5397]

@@vsakthivelu1802 same even i cannot understand this type of complex words 😂😂

[@janbenedictcruz7334]

@@vsakthivelu1802 Im a third year IT student, just finished a POS that could print receipt using thermal printer, guess what, most of the codes came from stackoverflow and indian friends here in youtube 🤣. didnt know much about stackoverflow when I was first year, but now, damn, that place is heaven.

[@aerial1411]

@@vsakthivelu1802 Stackoverflow is like the Reddit for developers

[@mohammadhashim3802]

Watched it !! Loved it !! and Saved in my Bookmarks to get some motivation every-time from you whenever i feel low. and here is the 50th like from my side. #Upload some more like - How to get job and how to pursue I.T. career well.

[@zetazephyr]

Thanks man, appreciate it! I will do my best, although my background is in mechanical/aerospace engineering 👍

[@jeevasenthil1298]

@@zetazephyr then how did you become a systems engineer

[@homesweethome1706]

@@jeevasenthil1298 EDUCATION

[@deuce007]

There it is dude, the Corridors of Time alarm sound. Brilliant idea! Chrono Trigger soundtrack doesn't get enough respect.

[@mohamedshuaau632]

The "incase engineering doesn't workout" had me good

[@alainterieur4837]

5:19 $2 juice and $3.8 noodles? That's awesome! In Switzerland that would be at bare minimum $10 and $5, more probably at $13 and $7. Damn I'm so jealous!

[@vargheseantonyv.b.2265]

Good, i think you are leading a peaceful life even if its alone, also nice editing and very matching background music .... actually man i inspire you little, this video taught me how to move forward even we are in a boring job( just in my perspective ) .... i learned something from you....Thank you... :)

[@zetazephyr]

Thanks mate, appreciate it! :)

[@nadineanne5309]

who's taking the vid though lol

[@brunopaniaguajimenez7307]

Hey bro, you inspired me a lot! I used to performed that rutine, but I quit it for a time, is time to get back appreciete your effords on this video

[@bryankee1368]

Nice video man! Thanks for the great inspiration!! :)

[@nehikmetse]

nice to see that all it people have a healthy lifestyle, each one of them are having an exercise in the morning and in the evening just admirable.

[@richard397]

Seems a little bit lonely :(

[@EndaMullan]

I was always going to like this video at the end, but when I seen the ironing board for a desk, well I instantly liked the video haha! comical, quality stuff!

[@danielschmider5069]

he coded for 2 hours. absolute wow. around here its called a problem if a company's productivity has dropped this low.

[@duzypokoj1151]

some days you code non-stop, some days you are stuck in pointless meetings with non-tech scrubs

[@nsoeaung]

I used to stay at HDB around there for almost 5 years. Nice food alone the Upper Serangoon road. Punggol nasi lemak, soya bean curd, favorite curry rice shop open at night, etc... At the time condo was still under construction and corner was car park. Everyday drink coffee at toast box. lots of memories.

[@lynettechua3031]

Wow, so productive. Love this! Can't wait to be a Software Engineer in Singapore once this pandemic is done. 😁

[@alltheworldsastage4785]

Go for it! You'll make it!

[@timo-ngoi379]

hey zeta, great video! i’m an aspiring software developer and i was wondering if you could do a video on what are some of the skills and mindsets that you think are really helpful in this industry ! was also wondering if you could share a little more on how it’s like working in singapore ! keep up the good work :-)

[@samuraicop4930]

No

[@nassimnass2072]

Error 404: social life not found.

[@lazybeastz182]

all about making the dough

[@alimsayleb9510]

Life not found*

[@anikevin]

money found tho

[@RodrigoAlves-yr1ct]

@@lazybeastz182 doesn't look like that either

[@MAANSHIIL]

Making videos like this would mean a lot

[@atharali.official]

5:33 that's my dude....

[@vdtuanmusic]

Sleep at 11pm wake up at 5h30 that is only 6.5 hours of sleep

[@deliciousnoodles5505]

How come you get to go home so early??? WTF lucky dude. Most of us dont even have time to edit videos.

[@loia5tqd001]

He came early

[@d_bak4585]

@@loia5tqd001 I reach at 930am and leave by 8pm... and thats considered leaving early

[@finalbox4416]

This video is brought to you by Lipton.

[@ishini.a2831]

Proud to be a srilankan

[@helmyibrahim858]

How awkward it be to put your camera and record yourself, went back to pick it up xD

[@ntandotshongweni5240]

Great video, cool use of the ironing board too.

[@nikariff18]

damn, you got abs bro, most of the software engineers in my office are fat and bloated. Cool video btw

[@alphadisastroustie8853]

it depends where you live like if you live here most people have super fast metabolisms

[@nikariff18]

@@alphadisastroustie8853 Yeah I have no doubt about that , some people in my place always have something to chew all the time because they are 'bored' lol

[@alphadisastroustie8853]

@@nikariff18 yeah lol

[@yantoahmadkurniawan5013]

Abs easy to get u know, u only need diet and 3 months u can get abs (don't forget to do sit ups and planks coz Many people have abs so small Until Invisible)

[@marquiesriley6479]

He’s young so his metabolism burns through food quickly...the older you get the more the pounds stack up...

[@hawaiii3054]

Great video i really enjoyed it. Hope you the best for your future.

[@BabyGohan5]

Beautiful! Loved the singing by the way

[@mrs.dazai_]

That was one of the coolest vlogs I've ever seen

[@educationwithrightwayyes2150]

Guitar practice is very nice ; superb idea to relief stress .😎💫💫👍

[@xtxyc5427]

Hi Zee....Bon Voyage. Stay Safe and Let's have your favourite food the next time U r back Ok. Let us know when u r visiting again. u deserve the Best Tenant Award!!!

[@domizianoscarcelli1936]

Wait you have less than a thousand subscribes? Wtf man so much quality in this video

[@admeliorem2136]

I really love it! Greetings from Poland!

[@alephwilliamalves2017]

This video is just perfect!

[@websitepiec2019]

Thank For Sharing Your Busy And Suitable Life... Awesome Keep It Up, Bro....

[@arbobmehmood5831]

So, SSE in Singapore basically doesn't have a social life? That's sad

[@hohohihi5035]

Yes sg is all abt pAp .thats all

[@constantine7862]

seems also not enought chairs

[@carlosrobertoperezdomingue8556]

i just start studying engineering in computer systems, and videos of this type they motivate me keep working hard.

[@r1a1_lactose_enjoyer]

What exactly is motivating in this video?

[@carlosrobertoperezdomingue8556]

@@r1a1_lactose_enjoyer It gives me the mentality of the places where I can work in the future when I finish university. everyone's motivations are different. I hope I have clarified your doubt, have a good day.

[@r1a1_lactose_enjoyer]

@@carlosrobertoperezdomingue8556 go on then human robot

[@匿名-x5m]

@@carlosrobertoperezdomingue8556 Keep going, the other guy commenting just can't make it and butt hurt, so he is complaining everything.

[@tututu2002vn]

As a different world, I really don't want to live a life like this.

[@leaf8475]

Yo, dont forget you can have your holiday at the weekend and stuff. It totally not that sucks

[@eltigre7001]

i'm really curious how you want to live a life...? he has got a pretty good job but he is introvert maybe he likes this, is his choice but the job he has will cover his ass all his life friends you can make anytime..

[@imadelyazidi6203]

Nice video and very exciting life

[@vitoriacarvalho4817]

Oh my God, i love this. You and guittar, awesome. Nice video, Ed sheeran, lol.

[@jayant1991patel]

Dude its trilive ha!!! I used to stay in the very same condo. Feels great to re-live. Cheers mate

[@karanjamutahi5250]

Is your apartment part of the public housing projects that you buy from the government ? I'm surprised that you have such a nice swimming pool. Great Video :)

[@zetazephyr]

Thanks man! My apartment is only three years old apparently, but you're right HDBs or 'public housing' in Singapore generally don't have facilities like pools etc. so I am pretty fortunate!

[@ToothlessFPV]

@@zetazephyr around how much are you paying in rent?

[@mazenance1861]

Data engineer from SG here - damn I really miss going out to work rn after seeing your video... HAHAHA

[@programmerrdai]

Great content.... Keep up the good work...

[@programmerrdai]

Thank you.....

[@leonardigweokolo2813]

"Contemplating the meaning of life" Dude your so funny AF!!!

[@yangdeveloper2368]

When he said he is a Software Systems Engineer, I was not expecting a Python StackOverflow question

[@donlaiq]

Super! The real work is from 2:00 PM to 4:35 PM, please, please, hire me! 🤣🤣🤣

[@nokoru1]

Wow first "day in the life of a software engineer" that doesn't involve work related activity after work! time to relate! *a few minutes later*...editing video...dang it!

[@MartinMTMChannel]

I think this is ideal life for software Engineer You got place to live, You got good salary, You got no one bothering you , You can eat whatever you want, You can do whatever you want. Of course except the lonely part, i think human modern life getting lonely nowadays.

[@erichalim]

I'm software engineer and always get back home after sunset 😭

[@web_masud]

I hope you enjoy watching my channel and don't forget to subscribe. I will be inspired by your help.

[@Ayntak]

Nice editing. I like your style. Greetings from Germany :)

[@jonathannieto9203]

3:40 Nice video Zeta Zephry. Where did you buy your little battle station? Can you share the link? Thank you

[@nikhileshmund6958]

Hi bro love to see man your are such inspiration for Principe of your life love to see you

[@hut3ri]

This life is too perfect for me, haha, I guess I am just lazy ass man

[@YNOTVISUAL]

Sick moves bro 😎

[@zynix.2143]

This person has cameras everywhere his own home, gym, road and workplace

[@shreerajkulkarni]

8:30 Were you actually playing the howls castle theme on your guitar if yes I would like to hear it .....Coz yeah that was smooth af !!!!!

[@gforcel]

I listened that too!

[@AJK544]

heyy~ i will go to singapore next week... your video is really helpful to know life in Singapore

[@veron1497]

Life is good..... I destroyed my career with shitty courses and stuffs... Now im 23 with no job and life is worse.😭. Decisions in life really matters it. All the best bro.

[@thunderzz2233]

using age as an excuse is not really productive. 23 years old is when I started looking for a job and self-studying programming. at 30 now, I am working at FAANG lol

[@mdsourav2073]

You life is just my dream! Wish me good luck

[@gokulkrishnan4721]

Yeah my dream too bro!!!Good luck😄😄😄

[@muhdfitri6928]

You got a good music taste mate, green day, ACDC.. nice

[@Smugify]

every engineer has chill lofi for their vlogs lmao

[@SEALteam6Operator]

Man, life as a civilain looks amazing.

[@Luxshithan.F]

Well planned guy in a video and I'm here with no plan watching his video at 2o'clock mid night 🌚

[@shunchaotan7750]

Hey Zeta, a great video out there! May I know where did you get the on table laptop stand? Thanks in advance buddy

[@dan-gu1ty]

I loved the stand too and the video haha.

[@zetazephyr]

Thanks, appreciate it! I think you can find it on Amazon! :)

[@trangluu1611]

Your life are so amazing. I love it

[@tfae]

Why does everyone in Singapore wake up at 5:30 am ? Surely office work doesn't need to start so early...

[@sukshithshetty4847]

Waaaw i am soo jealous of you now. Your work culture and environment is amazing. By the way what does a system engineer exactly work on?? I mean what kind of project were you working on and which company is that?? I am a full stack developer from 🇮🇳. 😊😇👍👌

[@mgsolf3421]

Nice video not too long and not too short

[@francescobarbieri6094]

Gran bel lavoro! Video molto bello

[@keoratha8520]

Nice your work in your life Thanks for sharing 🥰🥰💯👍