Software Principal Engineer - Data Path

Software Principal Engineer - Data Path (C/C++)

The Data Protection Software Engineering team delivers next-generation data protection and data availability enhancements and new products for a changing world. Working at the cutting edge, we design and develop software to protect data hosted across On‑Prem, Public Cloud, Hybrid Cloud— all with the most advanced technologies, tools, software engineering methodologies and the collaboration of internal and external partners.

As a Software Principal Engineer, you will develop next‑generation cyber resiliency and data protection software for Dell’s Data Protection team. You will be responsible for developing sophisticated software systems and solutions safeguarding enterprise‑level customer data against data loss, cyber threats, and ransomware attacks—while driving through AI‑powered solutions for enhanced cyber resiliency.

• Develop next‑generation products and shape the best client technologies in the world
• 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
• Prepare, review and evaluate software specifications based on the product requirements, and contribute to the designs and implement them as product features with specific focus on device and serviceability of client platforms

• 8–12 years of software development experience working in Agile SDLC, Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science
• C/C++, Golang, Win
  32/Storage API, Windows/Linux/Unix programming, experience in Windows, Linux, AIX operating systems, systems programming, networking, file systems and block layers
• Strong understanding of CPU architecture, multithreaded environments, concurrency databases, storage technologies, stack and I/O data path, hands‑on exposure with AI technologies and proficient usage of AI tools for all facets of SDLC
• Experience in data protection domain, scalable architecture, virtualization platforms like ESXi, Hyper‑V and other hypervisors, excellent code detective and root‑cause analysis skills on a variety of platforms and languages
• Experience in feature requirements, development and design of applications which interact closely with business, excellent problem‑solving & multitasking skills
• Quality‑first mindset and attitude to take full ownership of the delivery from development to unit tests to end‑to‑end tests, and model behaviours to be adaptable to pick up new technologies and stay curious to drive innovation
• Profiling and benchmarking techniques, good communication and technical leadership abilities to communicate the design effectively and mentor junior engineers

• Experience in operating‑system clusters, database clusters, experience with device drivers, and system architecture such as SCSI, cache, and message subsystem
• Knowledge of AI/ML, GenAI and prompt engineering, knowledge of cloud application security & gateways

Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this position is $179k – $231k.

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.