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Software Senior Engineer (C, Linux, Kernel, Distributed systems)

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Software Senior Engineer (C, Linux, Kernel, Distributed systems)

PowerScale, a Gardner Magic Quadrant leader in Unstructured Data Storage and Management is evolving by re-architecting its stack to cater to the unique demands of the consumer market in the GenAI era. The evolution is driven by efforts to modernize the stack through the development of advanced technologies in data storage systems, cluster management, distributed systems and container management. The modernization initiative will empower PowerScale to provide a composable, disaggregated, software-defined architecture with the capacity to store exabytes of data and deliver unparalleled performance.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Software Engineer on our PowerScale Engineering Team in Seattle, Washington or any of Dell’s major US office locations.

What you’ll achieve

As a Software Engineer in the FileSystems and DataServices team, you will have the opportunity to use your expertise to work on innovative solutions. You will constantly be challenged in developing and improving new and current technologies with the support of your team behind you as we re-architecture OneFS to deliver value for our customers in this evolving GenAI era.

You will:

  • Design, develop and deliver solutions to distributed computing problems for scale-out OneFS filesystem and data services
  • Develop features for OneFS to address scale, performance, and GenAI readiness of PowerScale
  • Collaborate within and outside of your scrum team during the entire software development cycle to ensure we leverage common components, build optimized solutions with highest quality


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

  • Excellent knowledge of developing system software using C and C++
  • Solid understanding of Data Structures, algorithms, locking, design patterns, memory management, concurrency models, multithreading, parallel programming and asynchronous concepts
  • Knowledge of distributed software systems, operating systems, file systems or embedded software
  • Knowledge of storage networking protocols, connectivity, and architectures
  • BS in Computer Science or related technical field with experience in UNIX/Linux/ POSIX based systems software development.

Desirable Requirements

  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

Compensation

Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.  The base salary range for this position:  $151,000-196,000.

Benefits and Perks of working at Dell Technologies

Your life. Your health. Supported by your benefits.  You can explore the overall benefits experience that awaits you as a Dell Technologies team member - right now at MyWellatDell.com

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.


Dell Technologies is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Read the full Equal Employment Opportunity Policy here.

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