Performance Principal Engineer

Performance Principal Engineer 

At Dell Technologies, we take pride in working to the most rigorous standards and our Performance Engineering team makes sure that our cutting-edge products are fit for purpose. We model the anticipated performance of product concepts and enhancements by designing, developing, testing, analyzing and documenting analytical experiments. We also analyze existing and proposed components, as well as enhancements, modifications and corrections to existing products. In short, we stop at nothing to ensure that our products are the best that they can be for our customers.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Performance Principal Engineer on our Unstructured Data Storage (UDS) Engineering Team in Bangalore.

What you’ll achieve

In this challenging role you will be part of a small team that validates, characterizes, and improves the performance of our UDS platforms. You will develop automation to support testing and troubleshoot issues. This is a full-time individual contributor (IC) opportunity for a Performance Engineer with the relevant experience noted below. This candidate should have solid experience in Python and Linux, be able to learn new technologies quickly and excel in a dynamic environment. Innovation in code, process, and working environment is required.

You will:

• Develop and execute performance tests
• Support processes automation and continuous testing
• Define and capture metrics to quantify and track system performance
• Triage and troubleshoot complex issues in distributed test environments
• Profile and analyze software and hardware efficiency

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+ years’ experience in software development, including experience with Python, C and Bash.
• Experience with Linux/Unix platforms and computer systems.
• Expert in performance of large-scale distributed systems, including factors in operating systems, storage, networking and protocols.
• Strong skills in debugging, triaging, and resolving technical issues.
• Experience with processes automation and Jenkins. Skills with CI/CD processes and configuration management tools.

Desirable Requirements

• BS/BA/MA in Computer Science, similar engineering field, or equivalent related experience. Proficient with development tools and VSCode.
• Comfortable with Agile Scrum Processes.

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 Sep, 2025

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