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Software Principal Engineer (C,C++, Linux or Unix System Programming)

Dell Technologies

Dell Technologies

Software Engineering
Pune, Maharashtra, India · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Posted on Jul 3, 2025

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 Pune.


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:

  • Lead/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/for storage products and systems

  • Measures and analyzes complex performance data, debug performance issues, and tune/rewrite parts of the product code to achieve desired performance goals.

  • Help with preparing/reviewing product documentation. Identify and solve scalability issues involving large data sets, mixed workloads.

  • Collaborate well with other engineers and other engineering groups, and voluntarily share information.


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

  • 8-12 years of experience in C/C++, Systems Programming, Linux/Unix Operating System

  • Architect/design complex features with end-to-end ownership

  • Scripting (Shell) and Python/Perl/Golang expertise

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

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


Desirable Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science/Engineering or related streams


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 August 2025

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.