Software Principal Engineer -Linux OS

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 as a Software Principal Engineer on our Engineering Development team in Bangalore, India 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:

Good knowledge of Linux OS; firmware; BIOS; device drivers; databases; system, network, operating system, and application administration; embedded software/firmware; tools and utilities

Ability to debug and guide others to debug flexible, scalable and complex programs, using either written or verbal design specifications

Experience with handling multiple projects in NPI/Sustain on Linux-base operating systems, tools and hardware platforms

Ability to learn new tools, languages and operating systems with some training and on-the-job experience

Essential Requirements

• 10+ years of experience with ability to debug and guide others to debug flexible, scalable and complex programs, using either written or verbal design specifications. Capable of analyzing requirements and design technical Linux solutions per SOC.

• Proactive collaboration with the hardware development team and the embedded software team to specify, develop, debug and validate Linux based systems and develop user space applications as part of our Linux platform.

• Working knowledge of Linux and solid experience on Linux user space, kernel or driver development with Python or C/C++

• Demonstrates proficient knowledge and utilization of engineering tools necessary for successful performance of the essential functions of this job description. Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity and deliver under pressure and tight schedules

Desirable Requirements

• Experience along on Open-Source contribution, especially some mainstream projects, such as Linux kernel, Gnome and etc. Good vendor management with proven leadership and strong communication

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: 30 Jan 2026

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