Software Principal Engineer

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2 Locations
In-Office
178K-230K Annually
Cloud • Hardware • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Software • Business Intelligence
The Role

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 to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Software Principal Engineer on our Software Engineering Team in Hopkinton, Massachusetts or Durham, North Carolina.

What you’ll achieve
As a Software Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for developing sophisticated systems and software based on the customer’s business goals, needs and general business environment creating software solutions.
You will:

  • Responsible for the development and maintenance of data recovery software for Dell’s storage product in a scrum team-oriented environment

  • Contribute to the design and architecture of new features according to the product manager and customer’s requirement

  • Build and review design, functional, technical and/or user documentation as needed

  • Develop, review and implement test cases for software products and systems

  • Triage and debug different issues found by testing and in customer cases

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

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

  • 10+ years of proven experience in complicated system, e.g. critical telecom product, OS (multi-threading, locks, scheduling), storage protocols (NFS, CIFS, iSCSI), storage technologies (SAN, NAS, RAID, OSD, snapshot, replication), networking, device drivers, clustering, etc.

  • Strong C/C++ and Python programming skills

  • Strong Linux/Windows kernel programming skills

  • Ability to code/debug sophisticated programs in a large and complicated code base, using either written or verbal design specifications


Desirable Requirements

  • Knowledge and expertise in file systems and data recovery development

  • Experience with Agile and Scrum methodology

Compensation: Dell is committed to Fair and Equitable compensation practices. The Base Salary Range for this role is $178,000 - $230,000.

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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