Linux Kernel,C or C++ - Software Principal Engineer

Dell; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 20,00,000 - 30,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Bangalore is seeking a Software Principal Engineer to develop sophisticated software solutions. You will work with Linux kernel systems and mentor team members while resolving complex issues. The ideal candidate has 8-12 years of C/C++ programming experience and strong problem-solving skills. This role offers an opportunity to be part of a collaborative software engineering team.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience with C and/or C++ programming on Linux/Unix.
• Strong problem-solving skills with knowledge of performance analysis tools.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and debugging multi-threaded systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Linux kernel, Distro, and file system stack.
• Debug and resolve complex performance issues.
• Mentor team members in development tools and processes.

Skills

Linux kernel expertise

C and/or C++ programming

Troubleshooting and diagnostic skills

Virtualization and Cloud infrastructure development

Job description

Overview

Software Principal Engineer

The Software Engineering team delivers next-generation 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 Principal Engineer on our Software Engineering Team in Bangalore.

What you’ll achieve

As a Software 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Linux kernel, Distro, Storage/Block Layer of the file system Stack for Hardware and Virtualized storage subsystems
• Debug and resolve complex performance, data loss, memory corruption issues in production environments
• Mentor team members in design collaboration, code reviews, development tools and processes
• Take part in the full software development life cycle including development, test, continuous delivery and support
• Be an active member of an agile team, collaboratively realizing features through development, test and delivery

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 Requirements

• Expertise in Linux kernel and Distro, persistent memory, hardware assisted compression technologies, File System internals, Log structured File Systems
• Virtualization and Cloud infrastructure development
• 8-12 years of C and/or C++ programming skills on Linux/Unix
• Experience in designing, implementing, and debugging user/kernel space multi-threaded systems
• Strong problem solving, troubleshooting, diagnostic skills with knowledge of performance analysis tools and techniques for multi-threaded distributed systems

Desirable Requirements

• Ability to scale algorithms without loss of performance.
• Experience in RAID development and experience in NVMe protocol implementation and firmware development related to NVMe devices

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: 31-October-25

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