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# Software Principal Engineer

- **Company:** Dell Technologies Inc.
- **Location:** Cork, KY, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Programming, Continuous Delivery, Software Debugging, Linux, Ethernet, InfiniBand, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering
- **Published:** June 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/dell-technologies-software-principal-engineer-ozcd40e21r

## About the Role

* Exceptional programming skills with 8+ years of related experience
 * Strong skills in C and/or Python; willingness to learn across the stack
 * Excellent understanding of modern Linux, including the kernel, drivers, containers, early boot, and other low-level technologies
 * Analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
 * Self driven, detail oriented, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks from design to implementation

Desirable Requirements

 * Familiarity and hands-on experience with Storage systems
 * Knowledge about networking (ethernet, infiniband etc.)
 * Capacity to achieve proficiency in new tools, languages and frameworks with training and on-the-job experience
 * Excellent teamwork and communication skills to effectively collaborate in an Agile/ Scrum environment

## Description

We're a modern, scrum-based engineering org that ships with high velocity and quality, using the best tools, hardware and development practices. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will work on innovative solutions using new and current technologies. You will design and implement capabilities, often spanning multiple components.

You will:

 * Contribute to the development and architecture of our industry-leading modern storage platforms and take part in the full software development life cycle, including development, test, continuous delivery, and maintenance.
 * Create detailed technical designs for new features and improvements. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for all areas.
 * Work on discovery tasks and proof of concepts around modern networking solutions
 * Implement company standards and practices to ensure quality and security.
 * Coach and mentor more junior team members.


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