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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 for 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. 

Join us as a Software Principal Engineer on our Engineering Development team in Bangalore Development Center to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact. 

What you’ll achieve 

 As a 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: 

• Develop next generations products and will have an opportunity to 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. 

 
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 Skills:

• 8-12 Years of experience in programming with C, C++, Win 32, Storage API, Windows, Linux, Unix Programming, Storage.
• Experience in DataPath or DPDK is a must.
• Experience in Windows, Linux & Aix operating systems & relevant File systems.
• Experience with AI technologies and proficient usage of AI copilots for all facets of SDLC.
• Experience in Data Protection domain, Scalable Architecture, virtualization platforms like Esxi or Hyper-V.

Desired Skill:

• Experience in Python scripting & CI-CD, Java is plus. 
• Experience in Operating system Clusters, Databases clusters.

​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.

Application closing date: 30 May 2026
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