Software Senior Principal Engineer, Data Path Engineering
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, Data Path Engineering on our Software Engineering Team in Hopkinton, MA.
Software Senior Principal Engineer in the Data Path Engineering team at Dell USS constantly push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of Big Data storage and distributed systems. We are a true systems company and work at every layer of the storage stack, including all aspects of operating systems and file systems, distributed algorithms, high-performance protocol stacks, and next-generation virtualization technology.
The Dell Technologies – USS Division is in the business of transforming the way data is stored. At the forefront of the big data movement, our highly parallelized, distributed architecture has completely redefined the storage model. We enable our thousands of customers to work at a scale that wasn't previously possible by shipping a true clustered scale-out system that can be expanded from a few dozen terabytes up to many petabytes. Our goal is to package game-changing technology, unparalleled scalability, and record-breaking performance into a product that is utterly simple to manage and continuously delights our customers.
Data Path Engineering team is a global organization with US-based teams as well as Israel, China, and Poland. The Data Path team is based in multiple global locations and is working on cutting-edge technologies to help develop the next-generation storage technologies.
What you’ll achieve
As a Software Senior 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:
- Contribute to the design and architecture of high-quality, complex systems and software/storage environments
- Prepare, review, and evaluate software/storage specifications for products and systems
- Contribute to the development and implementation of test strategies for complex software products and systems/for storage products and systems
- Develop core software primarily using C/C++ and Python
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:
- 12+ years of extensive experience with high-performing software quality teams; knowledge of software development methods, design, and implementation
- Proficiency with programming languages; operating systems; firmware; BIOS; device drivers; databases; system, network, operating system, and application administration; embedded software/firmware; tools and utilities; and ability to learn new tools and topics if needed
- Ability to dive into complex designs and codebase, debug and improve complicated, scalable code, and independently design, implement, and debug extensions and features for an existing product
- Fluent English and ability to communicate with global teams
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or related field
Compensation
Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this position is $208,250 to $269,500.
Benefits and Perks of working at Dell Technologies
Your life. Your health. Supported by your benefits. You can explore the overall benefits experience that awaits you as a Dell Technologies team member — right now at MyWellatDell.com
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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