Software Senior Principal Engineer

Dell Technologies; Cork; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Technologies in Cork, Ireland, is seeking a Senior Principal Software Security Engineer to lead AI-native security across the Services Software Portfolio. You will collaborate with security advisors, developers, and product managers to embed security into software delivery using AI-assisted development and automated vulnerability detection.

The role drives risk reduction, mentors Security Champions, and shapes SDLC governance with executive reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software security engineering, cybersecurity architecture, product security, or DevSecOps leadership, including enterprise-scale SDLC governance and measurable adoption outcomes.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, SDL, Application Security, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Management, and Open Source Security.
• Proficiency in programming languages (Python, Java, or C++) and hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks and AI-assisted development tools.
• Executive communication and stakeholder management experience, with the ability to influence senior leaders and geographically distributed engineering organizations.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the AI-native software security strategy for the Services Software Portfolio, including adoption goals, risk-reduction outcomes, and executive-level reporting.
• Drive adoption of AI-assisted development, automated remediation, and AI-enabled developer workflows across Security Champion communities and engineering teams.
• Embed security into each phase of the SDLC using AI-powered controls to automate checks, improve consistency, and reduce manual effort.
• Lead AI-enhanced threat modeling and risk assessment, using data-driven insights to identify vulnerabilities, predict attack paths, and prioritize remediation.
• Establish communities of practice for AI-native security engineering and mentor Security Champions on effective, responsible AI utilization.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

SDLC governance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology

Tools

AI/ML frameworks

Snyk

Veracode

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Join us as a Senior Principal Software Security Engineer on our Software Engineering team in Cork, Ireland to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact.

What you'll achieve

As a Senior Principal Software Security Engineer, you will collaborate on the strategy and lead execution for scaling AI-native secure engineering across the Services Software Portfolio. You will work with cross-functional teams—including security advisors, developers, and product managers—to integrate security into software delivery through AI-assisted development, automated vulnerability detection, and measurable risk reduction.

This role offers opportunities to innovate at the intersection of Software Security and AI, contributing to resilient products that protect users and data.

You will:

• Define and execute the AI-native software security strategy for the Services Software Portfolio, including adoption goals, risk-reduction outcomes, and executive-level reporting.
• Drive adoption of AI-assisted development, automated remediation, and AI-enabled developer workflows across Security Champion communities and engineering teams.
• Embed security into each phase of the SDLC using AI-powered controls to automate checks, improve consistency, and reduce manual effort.
• Lead AI-enhanced threat modeling and risk assessment, using data-driven insights to identify vulnerabilities, predict attack paths, and prioritize remediation.
• Establish communities of practice for AI-native security engineering and mentor Security Champions on effective, responsible AI utilization.

Take the first step towards your dream career

Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here's what we are looking for with this role:

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software security engineering, cybersecurity architecture, product security, or DevSecOps leadership, including enterprise-scale SDLC governance and measurable adoption outcomes.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, SDL, Application Security, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Management, and Open Source Security.
• Proficiency in programming languages (Python, Java, or C++) and hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks and AI-assisted development tools.
• Executive communication and stakeholder management experience, with the ability to influence senior leaders and geographically distributed engineering organizations.

Desirable Requirements

• Advanced certifications such as CISSP or CSSLP.
• Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and AI-enhanced security tools (e.g., Snyk, Veracode).

Here's our story; now tell us yours

Dell Technologies helps organizations and individuals build a brighter digital tomorrow. Our company is made up of more than 150,000 people, located in over 180 locations around the world. We're proud to be a diverse and inclusive team and have an endless passion for our mission to drive human progress.

What's most important to us is that you are respected, feel like you can be yourself and have the opportunity to do the best work of your life - while still having a life. We offer excellent benefits, bonus programs, flexible work arrangements, a variety of career development opportunities, employee resource groups, and much more.

We started with computers, but we didn't stop there. We are helping customers move into the future with multi-cloud, AI and machine learning through the most innovative technology and services portfolio for the data era. Join us and become a part of what's next in technology, starting today.

You can also learn more about us by reading our latest Diversity and Inclusion Report and our plan to make the world a better place by 2030 here.

Application closing date: 07 September 2026

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