Software Principal Engineer

Dell GmbH; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Technologies in Singapore is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Development Engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex system requirements within our Test Strategy Team. You will collaborate across hardware and software domains, craft feasibility studies, and develop test strategies and diagnostics to ensure performance and reliability in challenging customer environments.

The role requires strong technical leadership and the ability to guide multi-disciplinary teams to deliver on

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of related experience.
• Advanced understanding of appropriate system architectures.
• Deep knowledge of hardware and software interactions, and ability to apply this understanding to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned system interfaces with design and process across extended teams.
• Prepare documentation for inspection/testing procedures.
• Design, develop and implement cost effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems and equipment.
• Prepare test and diagnostic programs, design test fixtures and equipment and complete specifications and procedures for new products.

Skills

System architectures

Hardware-Software interactions

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Senior Principal Systems Development Engineer

Our customers’ system requirements are usually highly complex. Bringing together hardware and software systems design, Systems Development Engineering operates at the very cutting edge of technology to meet them. We design and develop electronic and electro-mechanical or systems-orientated products, conduct feasibility studies on engineering proposals and prepare installation, operation and maintenance specifications and instructions. We’re proud to deliver programs and products to the highest quality standards, on time and within budget.

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

What you’ll achieve

As a Senior Principal Systems Development Engineer, you will design, define and implement complex system requirements for customers and prepare studies and analyses of existing systems.

You will:

• Deliver assigned system interfaces with design and process across extended teams
• Prepare documentation for inspection/testing procedures
• Design, develop and implement cost effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems and equipment
• Prepare test and diagnostic programs, design test fixtures and equipment and complete specifications and procedures for new products

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

• 8 to 10 years of related experience
• Advanced understanding of appropriate system architectures
• Deep knowledge of hardware and software interactions, and ability to apply this understanding to resolve issues

Desirable Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to lead, motivate and direct a workgroup
• Capability to influence others to achieve results

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.

Application Closing Date: 31 November 2026