Senior AI-Native Engineer (Software Engineering)

PALO IT SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stimulating working environments

Unique career path

International mobility

Internal R&D projects

Knowledge sharing

Personalized training

Entrepreneurship & intrapreneurship

Job summary

PALO IT Singapore is seeking a Senior AI-Native Engineer (Software) to lead the development of complex features and AI-enabled systems. You will guide engineers, apply Gen-E2 methodology, and collaborate with Tech Leads, Architects, product managers and designers to deliver scalable, high-quality software.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on software development, strong architecture and leadership, and experience with ReactJS frontend and NodeJS/Java/Python backend.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Strong software development background and solution architecture experience.
• Experience in developing scalable, reliable, and secure applications.
• Leadership experience in technical teams.
• Proficiency with ReactJS frontend and NodeJS/Java/Python backend.
• Daily use of AI tools in engineering work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex features and components.
• Design high-performance, scalable solutions using AI-powered approaches.
• Ensure code quality via testing, reviews, and AI-assisted analysis.
• Implement CI/CD automation pipelines.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
• Guide technical decisions with Tech Leads and Architects.

Skills

5+ years software dev

AI tools experience

ReactJS

NodeJS

Python

Java

GitHub Copilot / AI tools

Team leadership

Solution architecture

Cloud platforms

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Cursor

Job description

Who We Are

Build. Scale. Sustain.

We are a global technology consultancy with a trademarked, AI-first engineering approach for accelerating the delivery of digital products, and revolutionizing platform modernization.We do the right thing, and we do it right.We’re proud to be a World Economic Forum New Champion, and a B Corp-certified company.

• We aresmall enough to care locally, big enough to deliver globally: 5 continents, 10 countries, +500 experts from +50 nationalities across the Americas, Europe and APAC

• We arerobust and resilient: 100% independent and 0 debt

• We areentrepreneurs and passionate experts: We invest in what we believe genuinely and work as a collective intelligence

• We arepositive, courageous, caring, doers and committed to excellence

About Gen-e2TM

While the market is still largely AI-augmenting delivery, we have reinvented the SDLC to be AI First. Leveraging our 16 years expertise in digital transformation, our approach is a game-changer in productivity and quality, with a strong collaboration between IA generative and our best Talents:

• We now generate 95% of the entire product — code, documentation, infrastructure as code, and even design powered by GitHub Copilot.

• The quality consistently exceeds the output of our best traditional engineering teams.

• A product repository houses all product artefacts, giving AI full project context for higher-quality generation.

• A library of rules and prompts defines coding standards, design principles, and security guidelines, ensuring enterprise-grade quality and scalability.

With Gen-e2TM, we deliver end-to-end products 2-3 faster than traditional approaches, while raising the bar for engineering excellence.

YOUR ROLE

At Palo IT, senior engineers are expected to beAI-Native by default. As aSeniorAI-NativeEngineer (Software), you will lead the development of complex features and modules while guiding team members on technical decisions and AI-assisted development practices.

You will partner with Tech Leads, Architects, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions. You will apply Palo IT'sGen-E2methodologyto accelerate delivery and improve engineering quality.

Key Responsibilities

Software Engineering & Development (Senior Scope)

• Lead the developmentof complex features, modules, and components.

• Designhigh-performance, scalable solutionsusing AI-powered approaches.

• Ensure code quality through testing, code reviews, and AI-assisted analysis.

• Understand DevOps workflows and implementCI/CD automation pipelines.

• Establish best practiceson code quality and performance within project scope.

AI-Native Engineering (Core Expectation)

• UseGenerative AI coding tools(e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) as a first-class engineering assistant for code generation,optimisation, and problem-solving.

• Guideteammemberson effective use of AI tools and prompt engineering techniques.

• Establish AI/GenAI best practiceswithin project scope, including output validation and guardrails.

• Leverage AI tools totroubleshoot and resolve technical issuesefficiently.

• Stay current withemerging AI technologiesand development practices.

Collaboration & Technical Guidance

• Mentor junior and mid-level engineerson technical skills and AI-assisted workflows.

• Partner with Tech Leads and Architects toguide technical decisionswithin projects.

• Collaborate with product managers and designers to deliver high-quality solutions.

• Contribute toGen-E2 practices, reusable accelerators, and internal playbooks.

• Support presales and architecture discussionswhenrequired.

Must-Have Experience

• 5+ yearsof hands-on software development experience

• Deep technologicalexpertiseand a strong software development background.

• Experience withsolution architecture.

• Team leadership experience.

• Experience in developingscalable, reliable, and secure applications.

• Preferred technologies includeReactJSfor frontend development andNodeJS/Java/Pythonfor backend development.

• Strong understanding of commonprogramming patterns and principles.

• Demonstrated use ofAI tools in day-to-day engineering work(not just theoretical exposure).

AI-Native & Gen-E2 Skills (Required)

• Hands-on, daily useof AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot or equivalent).

• Strong understanding ofprompt engineering principlesforoptimalAI tool interaction.

• Experiencevalidatingand controlling GenAI outputs(hallucination handling, code review of AI-generated code).

• Critical thinking tovalidateand verify AI-generated code and solutions.

Good to Have

• Experience withAI/ML services and frameworks.

• Experience withcloud computing platforms(Azure, AWS, GCP).

• Native mobile development(iOS, Android) orhybrid mobile development(Flutter, React Native).

• Certification in Claude AI (Anthropic) is a plus.

What Success Looks Like at Palo IT

• Youlead developmentof complex features with AI-native practices.

• Youguide and mentorteam members on technical skills and AI tools.

• Youestablishbest practiceswithin your projects.

• You contribute to Palo IT'sGen-E2 maturityacross projects.

We will be prioritizing applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore, and do not require sponsorship of a visa.

More About PALO IT

We’re eager to adapt to change, learn from our experiences and move to meet our planet’s urgent needs. We are continuously taking action to:

• Become a climate net-zero company

• Deliverprojects with a positive impact

• Train 100% of our workforce on impact

• Achieve B Corp certification among all our offices across the globe

• Continuously measure & improve employee happiness

Our clientsare amongst the world's most successful companies. We innovate with both established Fortune 1000s, SMEs and start-ups who aim to make an impact, become global leaders and address the world's most complex challenges.

What We Offer

• Stimulating working environments

• Unique career path

• International mobility

• Internal R&D projects

• Knowledge sharing

• Personalized training

• Entrepreneurship & intrapreneurship

For more on our team culture and benefits, check out ourcareers page

PALO IT Singapore is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Palo IT SG does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexuality, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

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