Software Principal Engineer

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 Platform Core IO Team in Hopkinton, Massachusetts.

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.
Key expertise as a C/C++ developer, low-level programming, multi-threaded;multi-core, Linux kernel knowledge, and storage systems.

You will:
•  Contribute to the design and architecture of high-quality, high performance storage solutions

•  Prepare, review and evaluate software/storage specifications for products and systems
•  Contribute to the development and implementation of test strategies for complex software products and systems/for storage products and systems

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

• Extensive experience in software development, with a strong emphasis on hardware integration and low-level driver programming. Proficient in C/C++, with deep expertise in systems programming and working close to the hardware
• Proven track record of delivering robust, high-performance, and reliable software solutions
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and debug scalable and complex software systems, based on both written and verbal specifications
• Experience in designing and implementing complex embedded and/or client/server systems on Linux
• Excellent problem solving and multi-tasking skills

Desirable Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering degree
• 6 to 8 years of related experience
• Storage systems experience
• Knowledge of storage protocols, e.g. FC, iSCSI, SCSI, NVMeOF and/or RDMA
• Knowledge of SPDK
• Knowledge of the Linux kernel, kernel drivers and Linux crash dump debugging
• Experience with Linux block and scsi generic devices
• Excellent root cause analysis skills irrespective of the language or platform
• Strong written & verbal communication skills, cross-functional teamwork skills
• Experience with Jira and Agile development methodologies

Compensation

Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.  The base salary range for this position: $170,000 to $220,000

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.

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