Software Senior Principal Engineer
The Software Engineering team delivers next-generation software 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 Senior Principal Engineer on our Software Engineering Team in Pune
What you’ll achieve
As a Software Senior Principal Engineer you will help solve the most complex problems and set the strategic direction for entire systems. This role demands deep expertise, strong cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to drive major engineering initiatives for the data protection filesystems that significantly impact the company's long-term goals.
You will:
Define and lead the technical strategy for complex data protection systems, acting as the top-level technical consultant for innovative solutions (especially in storage and data products).
Solve the most challenging, cross-functional technical problems and execute hands-on development, ensuring superior quality, automation, and delivery targets are met.
Provide technical mentorship and leadership, driving critical design decisions and communicating the strategic vision across the organization.
Drive the adoption of AI and advanced engineering techniques to integrate new capabilities into our future products.
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
Good Experience of Unix/Linux systems programming in C, multi-threading and data structures.
Demonstrated, deep technical expertise in C and Python/Go Lang, with required hands-on experience designing, building, and deploying complex containerized applications using Docker and the full Kubernetes stack.
Strong Analytical, Debugging and troubleshooting skills using tools like GDB.
Proven technical leadership in mentoring junior engineers and driving technical decisions.
12-18 years of related experience in distributed filesystems, storage/cloud and data protection.
Desirable Requirements
Own and manage the product backlog, define user stories and acceptance criteria for data protection scale-out filesystem.
Experience in technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, leading and driving technical decisions.
Proven success in AI adoption, innovation, and integrating machine learning capabilities to enhance product features or system performance.
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: 31-January-2026
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Technology drives human progress. This tenet is the core of our business and vision. Our customers and team members are integral to our continuing success as we provide the essential infrastructure for organizations to transform their digital futures.
