Software Principle Engineer

Dell GmbH; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Technologies in Singapore is seeking a Software Principal Engineer to drive the design of sophisticated software and storage solutions, aligned with customer goals and business needs.

You will contribute to architecture, review specifications, and help shape testing strategies across platforms. The role requires hands-on coding across languages and OSs, plus mentoring teammates in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in multiple programming languages and OS environments.
• Experience with firmware, BIOS, and embedded software.
• Ability to learn new languages and tools on the job.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and architecture of high-quality systems.
• Prepare, review and evaluate software specifications for products and systems.
• Develop and implement test strategies for complex software products.

Skills

Programming languages

Operating systems

Firmware/BIOS

Embedded software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Debugging tools

Device drivers

Job description

Software Principal Engineer

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 Software Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for developing sophisticated systems and software based on the customer’s business goals, needs and general business environment creating software solutions.

You will:

• Contribute to the design and architecture of high-quality, complex systems and software/storage environments
• Prepare, review and evaluate software/storage specifications for products and systems
• Contribute to the development and implementation of test strategies for complex software products and systems/for storage products and systems

Essential Requirements

• Good knowledge of programming languages; operating systems; firmware; BIOS; device drivers; databases; system, network, operating system, and application administration; embedded software/firmware; tools and utilities
• Ability to code/debug and guide others to code/debug flexible, scalable and complex programs, using either written or verbal design specifications
• Experience with multiple programming languages, databases, operating systems, tools and hardware platforms
• Ability to learn new tools, languages and operating systems with some training and on-the-job experience

Desirable Requirements

• 6 to 8 years of related experience
• Bachelor’s degree

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 August 2026