AI-Assisted Application Engineer (Senior Principal Software Engineer)

Dell Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Singapore is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to lead the adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices. The role involves defining frameworks, collaborating with multiple engineering teams, and mentoring engineers to enhance capabilities. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in software engineering, proficiency in cloud-native environments, and strong skills in automation and quality. Join an innovative team and contribute to impactful projects that drive technology forward.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering or platform development.
• Proven experience with large-scale enterprise software projects focusing on automation.
• Hands-on experience with integrating LLM-based services.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and architecture of AI-assisted engineering frameworks.
• Mentor engineers on advanced AI-assisted development techniques.
• Drive technical decision-making for integrating AI workflows.

Skills

Cloud-native environments (OpenShift, Kubernetes)

CI/CD pipelines

AI-assisted development tools

Leadership and communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Helm

Job description

AI-Assisted Application Engineer (Senior Principal Software Engineer)

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Senior Principal Software Engineer on our Software Engineering Team in Singapore.

What You’ll Achieve

As a Senior Principal AI Application Engineer, you will be a technical leader driving the adoption and architecture of AI‑assisted engineering practices across Dell’s solution platforms. Your role focuses on defining patterns, frameworks, and best practices for leveraging AI tools to accelerate software development, improve quality, and enable innovation. You will work closely with multiple engineering teams to ensure AI‑driven capabilities are consistently and effectively integrated into the development lifecycle.

You will:

• Lead the design and architecture of AI‑assisted engineering frameworks and automation pipelines for Dell solution platforms, define best practices and governance models for using AI tools (e.g., code generation, intelligent testing, automated documentation) in enterprise software development.
• Mentor and coach engineers on advanced AI‑assisted development techniques, elevating team capabilities.
• Drive technical decision‑making for integrating AI‑driven workflows into CI/CD pipelines and platform delivery processes.
• Collaborate with architects and product teams to ensure AI‑enabled engineering aligns with Dell’s platform strategy and security standards.
• Continuously evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend adoption strategies to improve engineering efficiency and developer experience.

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

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 10+ years of experience in software engineering or platform development.
• Proven experience architecting and leading large‑scale enterprise software projects with strong focus on automation and quality.
• Deep expertise in cloud‑native environments (OpenShift, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands‑on experience with AI‑assisted development tools and integrating LLM‑based services into engineering workflows.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience implementing AI‑driven automation for testing, security, or performance optimization.
• Familiarity with Dell solution platforms (e.g., VxRail, PowerStore, PowerFlex) and enterprise infrastructure.
• Familiarity with virtualization and hypervisor technologies, especially VMware vSphere/ESXi, vCenter, and related ecosystem components.
• Knowledge of hyper‑converged infrastructure (HCI) and enterprise storage solutions, including VMware vSAN and Dell PowerStore.
• Understanding of network virtualization and SDN technologies, particularly VMware NSX, including concepts like VXLAN, distributed switching, and micro‑segmentation.
• Experience with Kubernetes/OpenShift for container orchestration and integration with virtualized environments.
• Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Helm) and CI/CD practices for enterprise environments.

Who We Are

We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That’s why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced tech in the industry, we’re looking for you.

Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps individuals and organizations transform how they work, live and play. Join us to build a future that works for everyone because Progress Takes All Of Us.

Dell Technologies is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Read the full Equal Employment Opportunity Policy here.

Job ID:R276805

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Research and Engineering

Industries

Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Software Development, and IT Services and IT Consulting