Software Principal Engineer

Software Principal Engineer

The Data Protection Software Engineering team delivers next-generation data protection and data availability enhancements and new products for a changing world. Working at the cutting edge, we design and develop software for to protect data hosted across On-Prem, Public Cloud, Hybrid Cloud - all with the most advanced technologies, tools, software engineering methodologies and the collaboration of internal and external partners. Join us as a Software Principal Engineer on our Engineering Development team in Bangalore Development Center to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact. 

What you’ll achieve

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

You will:

• Develop next generations products and will have an opportunity to shape the best client technologies in the world. 

• Contribute to the design and architecture of high-quality, complex systems and software/storage environments. 

• Contribute to the development and implementation of test strategies for complex software products and systems. 

• Prepare, review and evaluate software specifications based on the product requirements, and contribute to the designs and implement them as product features with specific focus on device and serviceability of client platforms. 

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: 

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 Skills:

• 9-12 Years of Software Development experience working in Agile SDLC. C/C++, Win 32/Storage API, Windows/Linux/Unix Programming, Storage

• Knowledge of CPU architecture, C/C++, Multi-Threaded Environments, Databases, Storage Technologies

• Excellent code detective and root cause analysis skills on a variety of platforms and languages

• Experience in Windows, Linux & Aix operating systems & relevant File systems.

• Strong understanding of CPU architecture, Multi-Threaded Environments, Databases, Storage Technologies.

• Hands on exposure with AI technologies and proficient usage of AI copilots for all facets of SDLC 

• Experience in Data Protection domain, Scalable Architecture, virtualization platforms like Esxi or Hyper-V

• Experience in storage API and storage subsystems

• Experience in feature requirements, development and design of applications which interact closely with business  

• Excellent problem solving & multi-tasking skills

• Quality first mindset and attitude to take full ownership of the delivery from development to unit tests to end-to-end tests.  

• Should model behaviours to be adaptable to pick up new technologies and stay curious to drive innovation. Be an exemplary technical leader  

• Good communication and technical leadership abilities to communicate the design effectively and mentor junior engineers  

Desired Skill:

• Experience in Python scripting & CI-CD, Java is plus. 

• Experience in Operating system Clusters, Databases clusters.

• Experience in Storage domain will be a plus.

• Experience with Device drivers, and system architecture such as SCSI, cache, and message subsystem.

​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: 30Dec 2025

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