Software Senior Principal Engineer

Software Senior Principal Engineer

From applied research to advanced engineering, the CTO Storage team has the expertise to shape ground-breaking Storage products, technologies, and innovations. It's a fascinating field of work. We're involved in assessing the competition, developing Storage technology and product strategies and generating IP. We lead technology investigations, analyze industry capabilities and recommend potential acquisitions or vendor partner opportunities. Our insights influence product architecture and definitions. And we work with colleagues across the business to ensure our products always lead the way.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a ​Software Senior Principal Engineer on our CTO Storage Team in Bangalore.

What you'll achieve
As a Software Senior Principal Engineer you will be responsible for Storage architecture for data path technologies across our portfolio. You will work with product teams and product management to craft and deliver the best strategy for Dell.

You will

• Develop innovative ideas for Dell's storage solutions by keeping abreast of the latest advancements in AI infrastructure, workload orchestration, MLOps platforms, and GenAI applications

• Architect detailed product designs, specifying functionality, performance, integrations, and hardware requirements

• Lead prototyping and testing to validate design and functionality, focusing on performance and scalability

• Refine designs based on feedback, testing, and evolving requirements

• Work with cross-functional teams, partners, and customers to create POCs and MVPs. Ensure seamless integration of components and technologies

Essential Requirements

• 12+ years of related experience in a professional role with a Bachelor's degree; or 8+ years with a Master's degree; or 5+ years with a PhD; or equivalent experience

• Experience with Filesystem DataPath, Object Protocol and ecosystem, Linux Kernel Ecosystem, Storage & Networking drivers & Standards, Unstructured & Structured Ecosystem/connectors, Drive Technologies and HW Ecosystem (CPU, PCI, Networking, DPU, Offload engines)

• Proficiency in AI-driven operations, telemetry systems, and data integration, transformation, and storage connectivity and protocols

• Strong development/programming experience in embedded C/Python with Linux OS

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the agility to adapt to technologies and processes quickly

Desirable Requirements

• Possess advanced certifications or have published work in Storage Software Solutions, AI, deep learning, or related fields, with a track record of leading high-impact projects or initiatives in innovative tech domains

• Experience with the Linux community to evangelize and support Storage Performance Development Kit (SPDK) activities

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: 30 March 2026

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