Software Principal Engineer

Dell Technologies; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Pune District is seeking a Software Principal Engineer to develop complex systems and software solutions. The role involves designing and maintaining components for Data Protection storage appliances, debugging issues, and collaborating within an agile team. Candidates should have over 8 years of software development experience, strong knowledge in Linux and distributed systems, and proficiency in programming with C/C++ or Go. The position offers opportunities in a dynamic work environment with a focus on innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in all phases of software development.
• Strong Linux/Distributed system knowledge.
• Proficient programming and debugging skills in C/C++ or Go.
• Hands-on experience in Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain different components of a Data Protection storage appliance.
• Debug and resolve complex software, hardware, and network issues.
• Participate in the full software development life cycle.
• Collaborate in agile team for feature realization.

Skills

Software Development Life Cycle

Linux/Distributed Systems

C/C++ or Go Programming

Kubernetes

Git

JIRA

Job description

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 different components of a Data Protection storage appliance
• Debug and resolve complex software, hardware, and network issues in production environments
• 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

Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in all phases of software development: feasibility, design, implementation, integration, test, delivery, and automation
• Strong Linux/Distributed system knowledge and hands‑on experience, with experience in designing and implementing complex systems
• Proficient programming and debugging skills in C/C++ or Go, along with knowledge of version control (Git) and bug tracking systems (JIRA)
• Hands‑on experience in Kubernetes

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in developing software for storage appliances
• Strong problem‑solving, troubleshooting, diagnostic skills with knowledge of performance analysis tools and techniques for multi‑threaded distributed systems

Application closing date: 28 February 2026

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Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Research and Engineering; Industries: Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Software Development, and IT Services and IT Consulting