Senior Principal Software Engineer- C++
Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) builds the products that power infrastructure, solutions, and data management our customers need most. Our teams design and develop the hardware and software that connect infrastructure, accelerate computational workloads, integrate across the stack, protect data continuity, and deliver the platforms, applications, and diagnostics our customers rely on every day at enterprise scale.
Some product builders follow the rules. Ours rewrite them.
Within ISG, innovation isn't just about creating new technology- it's about challenging assumptions and reimagining how work gets done. Engineers define intent, author precise specifications, and orchestrate AI agents that execute at speed and scale. AI is embedded throughout our development process, helping us move faster, learn quicker, and deliver greater impact. Yet the most important contribution remains uniquely human: deciding what to build, designing how it should work, and applying the judgment needed to earn our customers' trust. When your products power critical infrastructure around the world, that responsibility matters.
We move quickly toward the work that matters most. We reward experimentation, encourage bold thinking, and remove unnecessary barriers so great ideas can become reality faster. Our teams embrace a customer-first, first-to-market mindset, transforming rapid feedback into better products and better outcomes. We aren't looking for people who are content with the status quo- we look for builders who question it, improve it, and occasionally rewrite it.
If you're energized by solving complex systems challenges, excited to work alongside AI to amplify your impact, and motivated by the opportunity to shape what's next instead of simply maintaining what's been done before, you'll find your place here.
Join us and help build the future of enterprise technology.
What you’ll achieve
As a Senior 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:
Develop end‑to‑end storage features for the Lightning product, driving technical execution from requirements through design, implementation, testing, and deployment
Architect and build AI‑driven infrastructure systems, breaking down complex initiatives, identifying dependencies and risks early, and defining software specifications with a strong security and quality focus
Set the technical bar through hands‑on development and code reviews in C++, Python, and Linux environments
Collaborate with and influence global teams, communicating technical decisions, progress, and risks clearly, while contributing actively in an Agile development environment
Establish and evolve engineering standards and best practices as the organization scales
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
12+ years of hands‑on software development with deep expertise in storage, file systems; strong Linux user‑space development experience, including multithreading, IPC, networking, and RAID/storage solutions
Expert in C++, with extensive object‑oriented design, data structures, and algorithms; solid grasp of distributed systems architecture, memory management, and concurrency/synchronization
Proven ability to design, debug, optimize performance, and refactor complex, high‑throughput systems at scale
Demonstrated leadership to technically lead and mentor engineers through architecture, design, execution, and code reviews; an effective communicator and self‑starter who collaborates across distributed, multi‑time‑zone teams
Desirable Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
Familiarity with NFS protocols, distributed file systems, or cloud storage technologies, and proficiency in Python and Bash scripting with CI/CD automation tools (Git, Jenkins, Jira, Confluence), along with experience in Kubernetes, containers, and hypervisors
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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