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, MA.

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.

• Contribute to the design and architecture of high-quality, complex systems and software/storage environments
• 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

• 6 to 8 years of related experience.
• Good knowledge of programming languages; operating systems; firmware; BIOS; device drivers; databases; system, network, operating system, and application administration; embedded software/firmware; tools and utilities.
• Ability to code/debug and guide others to code/debug flexible, scalable and complex programs, using either written or verbal design specifications.
• Experience with multiple programming languages, databases, operating systems, tools and hardware platforms.
• Ability to learn new tools, languages and operating systems with some training and on-the-job experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or related experience.

Dell is committed to Fair and Equitable compensation practices. The Base Salary Range for this role is $149,600 to $193,600.

Benefits and perks are available to Dell Technologies employees (details available at ).

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. 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.

• Job Identification R289807
• Job Category Software Engineering
• Posting Date 05/07/2026, 08:10 PM
• Apply Before 05/21/2026, 04:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 176 South Street, Hopkinton, MA, 1748, US
• Total Compensation Range USD 149600 - USD 193600
• Award winning financial wellness tools and resources
• Generous leave of absence for new parents and caregivers