Dell

Software Engineer 1 - IT

Dell$89K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or Machine Learning.
  • Foundation in software engineering principles, such as object-oriented programming and algorithms.
  • Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, or C++.
  • Hands-on experience with AI-powered applications, especially generative AI and RAG.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving ability and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deploy AI-powered applications and intelligent workflows.
  • Build scalable software solutions with cloud-native architectures.
  • Design and implement integrations across various enterprise applications.
  • Contribute to RAG and automation solutions that enhance productivity.
  • Partner with teams to deliver comprehensive end-to-end solutions.
  • Apply principles of responsible AI throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Engage in CI/CD and operational practices to ensure scalability.

Benefits

  • Experience a structured rotation program for broad exposure to technology teams.
  • Work alongside experienced engineers and product leaders in high-priority areas.
  • Opportunities for career development and skills growth tailored to individual interests.
  • Impact on real-world problems using AI and modern software engineering practices.
Full Job Description
Job Description

IT Development Program (ITDP) - AI-Native Software Engineer

Dell IT is looking for a new kind of campus hire: AI-Native Engineers ready to make an accelerated impact from day one. As part of the IT Development Program (ITDP), you'll rotate across high-priority teams, partnering with experienced engineers, architects, data scientists, and product leaders to build intelligent solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. We are seeking recent graduates who combine strong software engineering fundamentals with hands-on experience applying Generative AI technologies such as copilots, AI agents, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to solve real-world problems.

What you'll achieve

As a part of the IT Development Program, you'll experience rotations during your first two years in Dell IT. This rotation program is designed to provide broad exposure across different technology teams while helping you build the skills needed for a successful long-term career.

During the program, you will complete two one-year rotations before being placed in your final role upon graduation from the program.

You will be matched to teams based on:
  • Your technical skills and demonstrated capabilities
  • Your career interests and desired learning path
  • Team preferences identified through networking and exploration
  • Business priorities and manager selection processes


Throughout your rotations, you'll contribute to delivering business outcomes through modern software engineering, AI-powered solutions, data-driven decision making, and scalable enterprise platforms

Career Journeys in ITDP Rotation Program
  • Software Engineering
  • AI Engineering


Depending on business needs, your day-to-day role may include:
  • Develop and deploy AI-powered applications, assistants, agents, and intelligent workflows
  • Build scalable software solutions using cloud-native architectures and modern engineering practices
  • Design and implement integrations across enterprise applications, APIs, data platforms, and AI services
  • Contribute to Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI agents, and automation solutions that improve business productivity
  • Partners with architects, product managers, data scientists, and software engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions
  • Apply responsible AI, security, privacy, and governance principles throughout the development lifecycle
  • Participate in CI/CD, monitoring, testing, and operational excellence practices to ensure reliable and scalable solutions
  • Use data and experimentation to improve customer and employee experience
  • Learn emerging technologies quickly and apply them to real-world business challenges


Essential Requirement
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or Machine Learning
  • Foundation in software engineering principles, including object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, testing, and system design
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, or C++
  • Hands-on experience developing and deploying AI-powered applications, including work with generative AI, LLMs, AI assistants, agents, prompt engineering, or RAG solutions
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, communicate effectively, collaborate across teams, and deliver measurable results with accountability


Dell Culture Code/Power Skills Requirements
  • Demonstrates curiosity and continuous learning, especially in emerging technologies and AI innovation
  • Takes ownership and accountability for delivering meaningful outcomes
  • Collaborate effectively across teams, disciplines, and geographies
  • Adapts quickly to changing priorities and evolving business needs
  • Uses good judgment and embraces responsibility, ethical technology practices
  • Balances experimentation and innovation with operational excellence


Desirable Requirements
  • Demonstrated experience developing AI-powered solutions using modern AI/ML frameworks, including assistants, agents, workflow automation, and recommendation systems
  • Knowledge of cloud and software engineering practices, including APIs, microservices, containers, CI/CD, data platforms, and evidence of applied innovation through projects, research, open source, or technical competitions

Compensation
  • Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary for this position is $89,520 USD annually

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