Software Senior Principal Engineer

Senior Principal Software Engineer - Windows OS

The Software Engineering team delivers next-generation software 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 Senior Principal Engineer in our OS Team in Bangalore .

What you'll achieve
As a Senior Software Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for developing sophisticated systems and software basis the customer's business goals, needs and general business environment creating software solutions.

You will:

• Spearhead the development accelerate delivery and improve reliability.
• Windows OS Architecture & Implementation: Architect and implement advanced Windows OS features including distributed IPC (Named Pipes, RPCs, COM), async programming, and LINQ-based constructs; contribute to GenAI integration, virtualization (VDI, ICA, RDP), and cloud-native deployments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with BIOS, firmware, and driver teams to optimize system performance and hardware-software integration; lead technical reviews, mentor junior engineers, and enforce best practices in design, coding, and testing.
• Strategic Influence & Customer Focus: Translate customer needs into technical solutions; identify emerging trends to guide product direction and innovation

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

• Architecture & Product Development: Proven experience in designing and developing at least two complete end-to-end products with solid architecture ownership.
• Programming Expertise: Expert-level knowledge in C and .NET constructs (LINQ, Events, Delegates, Lambdas, Extension Methods, Async Programming); working knowledge of Python, WPF, MVVM, .NET Framework/Core, and Windows IPC (Named Pipes, RPCs, Events, COM).
• Debugging & Customer Focus: Strong debugging skills with a proactive approach to resolving ambiguous customer issues; hands-on experience in Windows application development and understanding hardware-software tradeoffs.
• Ecosystem & Tools: Solid experience with CI/CD, unit testing, GenAI frameworks, Microsoft ecosystem, and Atlassian tools (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence); familiar with SDLC, STLC, Agile, BDD, and TDD methodologies.
• Systems & Platforms: Sound knowledge of OS concepts, firmware, BIOS, device drivers, system internals, network tools/utilities; experience with Windows variants including Azure, licensing, cloud computing, virtualization (VDI: ICA, RDP, VMware), and thin clients; adaptable to new domains with minimal supervision.

Desirable Requirements

• Engineering Degree with 15-20 years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on expertise in Windows OS internals, distributed systems, and IPC mechanisms (Named Pipes, RPCs, COM), with a strong grasp of multithreading and performance optimization 

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: 8th Oct 2025

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