Software Principal Engineer

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Austin, TXOnsiteFull TimePrincipal$178,000–$231,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Python
C++
C#
API integration
internal APIs
performance tuning
code reviews
architectural decisions
integration patterns

Nice to have

Software Engineering

Role summary

Dell Technologies is seeking a Principal Engineer, Software Engineering to join their Manufacturing Diagnostics Engineering team in Austin, Texas. This role focuses on designing and developing factory test software automation for Dell's Core PowerEdge, AI/ML, and Storage products. The Principal Engineer will develop advanced modules, optimize performance, contribute to architectural decisions, and collaborate across teams to deliver robust, secure solutions. Essential requirements include 8+ years of related experience, advanced coding in Python, C++, or C#, test process performance tuning, and API integration knowledge.

Principal Engineer, Software Engineering

The Manufacturing Diagnostics Engineering team delivers next-generation software application enhancements and new products for a changing world. Working at the cutting edge, we design and develop factory test software automation for Dell’s Core PowerEdge, AI/ML, and Storage products — all with the most advanced technologies, tools, software engineering methodologies and the collaboration of internal and external partners.

What you’ll achieve:

As a Software Principal Engineer, you will develop advanced modules, optimize performance, and contribute to architectural choices. You will collaborate across teams to deliver robust, secure solutions.

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

Responsibilities

You will:

Develop advanced modules and optimize runtime performance.
Contribute to architectural decisions and integration patterns.
Perform code reviews and uphold quality/cohesion.
Collaborate across teams for feature delivery.

Qualifications

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Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role:

Essential Requirements

8+ years of related experience
Advanced coding and debugging in core languages/frameworks (Python, C++, C#).
Test Process performance tuning and optimization experience.
Knowledge of API integration from various sources and development of internal APIs.
Ability to deliver high-quality solutions across teams.

Desirable Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Strong Enterprise hardware/firmware interoperability knowledge.

Compensation

Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position is $178,000 to 231,000.

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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