Senior Software Engineer - Linux Kernel Development

Dell GmbH; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 12,00,000 - 15,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specialized in Linux OS. You will be tasked with developing sophisticated systems, contributing to design and architecture, and implementing test strategies for software products. The ideal candidate should have 4 - 7 years of experience with Linux internals and device drivers. This role promotes a diverse and inclusive environment, offering excellent benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Career development opportunities

Bonus programs

Qualifications

• 4 - 7 years of experience with Linux OS internals, driver development, and kernel work.
• Capable of handling NPI/Sustain projects on Linux OS.
• Experience in both user space and kernel space development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and architecture of complex systems and software.
• Prepare and evaluate software specifications for products and systems.
• Develop and implement test strategies for complex software products.

Skills

Linux OS internals

Driver development

Debugging complex programs

Device drivers

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - Linux OS

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 as a Senior Software Engineer on our Linux OS Software Engineering Development team in Bangalore, India to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact.

What you’ll achieve

As a Senior Software 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:

• 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

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

• 4 - 7 years of experience with Linux OS internals, driver development, and hands-on work with the kernel.
• Ability to debug and guide others to debug flexible, scalable and complex programs, using either written or verbal design specifications.
• Capable to handle responsible NPI/Sustain projects running on Linux OS, tools and hardware platforms.
• Proven expertise in working with various device drivers and experience in both Linux user space and kernel space development.
• Capable of contributing effectively across all phases of software development, including feasibility analysis, design, implementation, integration, testing, and delivery.

Desirable Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree

Here’s our story; now tell us yours

Dell Technologies helps organizations and individuals build a brighter digital tomorrow. Our company is made up of more than 150,000 people, located in over 180 locations around the world. We’re proud to be a diverse and inclusive team and have an endless passion for our mission to drive human progress. What’s most important to us is that you are respected, feel like you can be yourself and have the opportunity to do the best work of your life -- while still having a life. We offer excellent benefits, bonus programs, flexible work arrangements, a variety of career development opportunities, employee resource groups, and much more. We started with computers, but we didn’t stop there. We are helping customers move into the future with multi‑cloud, AI and machine learning through the most innovative technology and services portfolio for the data era. Join us and become a part of what’s next in technology, starting today. You can also learn more about us by reading our latest Diversity and Inclusion Report and our plan to make the world a better place by 2030 here.

Application closing date: 30 January 2026

Dell Technologies is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Read the full Equal Employment Opportunity Policy here.

Job ID: R280029