Senior AI-Native Engineer (Software Engineering)

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 are  small 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 are  robust and resilient : 100% independent and 0 debt

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

We are  positive, 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 be  AI-Native by default . As a  Senior AI-Native Engineer (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's  Gen-E2 methodology  to accelerate delivery and improve engineering quality.

Key Responsibilities

Software Engineering & Development (Senior Scope)

Lead the development  of complex features, modules, and components.

Design  high-performance, scalable solutions  using AI-powered approaches.

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

Understand DevOps workflows and implement  CI/CD automation pipelines .

Establish best practices  on code quality and performance within project scope.

AI-Native Engineering (Core Expectation)

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

Guide team members  on effective use of AI tools and prompt engineering techniques.

Establish AI/GenAI best practices  within project scope, including output validation and guardrails.

Leverage AI tools to  troubleshoot and resolve technical issues  efficiently.

Stay current with  emerging AI technologies  and development practices.

Collaboration & Technical Guidance

Mentor junior and mid-level engineers  on technical skills and AI-assisted workflows.

Partner with Tech Leads and Architects to  guide technical decisions  within projects.

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

Contribute to  Gen-E2 practices , reusable accelerators, and internal playbooks.

Support presales and architecture discussions  when required.

Must-Have Experience

5+ years  of hands-on software development experience

Deep technological expertise and a strong software development background.

Experience with  solution architecture .

Team leadership experience.

Experience in developing  scalable, reliable, and secure applications .

Preferred technologies include  ReactJS  for frontend development and  NodeJS/Java/Python  for backend development.

Strong understanding of common  programming patterns and principles .

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

AI-Native & Gen-E2 Skills (Required)

Hands-on, daily use  of AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot or equivalent).

Strong understanding of  prompt engineering principles  for optimal AI tool interaction.

Experience  validating and controlling GenAI outputs  (hallucination handling, code review of AI-generated code).

Critical thinking to validate and verify AI-generated code and solutions.

Good to Have

Experience with  AI/ML services and frameworks .

Experience with  cloud computing platforms  (Azure, AWS, GCP).

Native mobile development  (iOS, Android) or  hybrid mobile development  (Flutter, React Native).

Certification in Claude AI (Anthropic) is a plus.

What Success Looks Like at Palo IT

You  lead development  of complex features with AI-native practices.

You  guide and mentor  team members on technical skills and AI tools.

You  establish best practices  within your projects.

You contribute to Palo IT's  Gen-E2 maturity  across 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

D eliver  projects 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 clients  are 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 our  careers 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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