Software Principal Engineer

DELL GLOBAL B.V. (Singapore Branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore is seeking a Software Principal Engineer to lead AI-assisted engineering practices, improve software delivery, and mentor engineers. The ideal candidate has a degree in Computer Science, over five years of experience, and proficiency in full-stack development languages such as Python, Java, or Go. Knowledge of containerization and AI tools is essential. This position offers the chance to work at the cutting edge of technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering or platform development.
• Strong in full-stack development.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools.
• Proficiency in containerization and deploying applications.

Responsibilities

• Integrate AI-assisted development tools into workflows.
• Collaborate with engineers to enhance Dell solutions.
• Develop best practices for AI-assisted engineering.
• Mentor engineers on AI tool usage.

Skills

Full-stack development

Python

Java

Go

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

AI-assisted development tools

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps practices

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitHub Copilot

CodeWhisperer

OpenShift

VMware vSphere/ESXi

Ansible

Terraform

Helm

Job description

Overview

The Software Engineering team delivers next-generation application enhancements and new products for a changing world. Working at the cutting edge, we design and develop software for platforms, peripherals, applications and diagnostics — all with the most advanced technologies, tools, software engineering methodologies and the collaboration of internal and external partners.

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

What you’ll achieve

As a Principal AI Application Engineer, you will lead the adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices to accelerate the development of Dell’s solution platforms. Your role focuses on leveraging AI tools, LLM-based coding assistants, and intelligent automation to improve software delivery speed, quality, and innovation. You will work closely with platform and product teams to embed AI-driven capabilities into the engineering lifecycle, ensuring Dell solutions remain competitive and future-ready.

You will:

• Drive the integration of AI-assisted development tools (e.g., code generation, intelligent testing, automated documentation) into Dell’s software engineering workflows, build and maintain automation frameworks and pipelines that leverage AI for code quality, security scanning, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with platform engineers to incorporate AI-driven enhancements into Dell solution platforms (e.g., OpenShift, VxRail, VMware ecosystem).
• Develop reference implementations and best practices for AI-assisted engineering across multiple product teams.
• Mentor engineers on effective use of AI tools to improve productivity and maintain high-quality standards.
• Continuously evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend adoption strategies to improve engineering efficiency.

What we look for

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Essential Requirements

• Bachelorield degree/Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 5+ years of experience in software engineering or platform development.
• Strong experience in full-stack development and proficiency in languages like Python, Java, or Go.
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, CodeWhisperer) or integrating LLM-based services into engineering workflows.
• Proficiency in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and deploying applications on platforms like OpenShift.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and enterprise software delivery

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.