Software Principal Engineer_ControlPath

Dell; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Technologies in Bangalore is seeking a Software Principal Engineer to drive data protection software solutions across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. You will shape product architecture, lead complex systems, and implement robust test strategies for scalable software platforms.

Ideal candidates bring 8–12 years of experience in software development, strong Linux administration, automation, and deep knowledge of VMware-based deployments, with a focus on reliability and

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of software development experience.
• Experience with VMware vSphere, hybrid deployments and multi-cloud VMware platforms.
• Linux OS administration (SUSE, RHEL, Evia) and scripting for automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop next-generation products and shape client technologies.
• Contribute to design and architecture of high-quality systems and storage environments.
• Develop and implement test strategies for complex software products.
• Review, refine and implement software specifications as product features.

Skills

VMware vSphere

Multi-cloud VMware

Linux administration

Automation & scripting

Puppet

Docker

Zuul/Nginx

Networking concepts

YAML/JSON configs

Tools

Puppet

Docker

Zuul

Nginx

Job description

Software Principal Engineer_Install_DataProtection_ControlPlane

The Data Protection Software Engineering team delivers next-generation data protection and data availability enhancements and new products for a changing world. Working at the cutting edge, we design and develop software to protect data hosted across On-Prem, Public Cloud, Hybrid Cloud - all with the most advanced technologies, tools, software engineering methodologies and the collaboration of internal and external partners. Join us as a Software Principal Engineer on our Engineering Development team in Bangalore Development Center to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact.

What you’ll achieve

As a Software Principal 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:

• Develop next generations products and will have an opportunity to shape the best client technologies in the world.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of high-quality, complex systems and software/storage environments.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of test strategies for complex software products and systems.
• Prepare, review and evaluate software specifications based on the product requirements, and contribute to the designs and implement them as product features with specific focus on device and serviceability of client platforms.

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

• Experience: 8-12 Years of experience in software development using VMware vSphere, hybrid deployments, multi-cloud VMware platforms.
• Experience with cloud-hosted VMware services (VMC, AVS, GCVE, OCVS, VMC on Dell).
• Experience in working with Linux OS Administration and Expertise in: SUSE Enterprise Server, RHEL and Appliance-based OS environments (Evia, DM5500)
• Strong understanding Automation & Scripting and Strong Shell scripting (bash/sh) for automation of installation and configuration; Puppet for node configuration and system state management and Java exposure for sysMgr and UpgradePackage components.
• Highly skilled in Networking & Tools: Skilled in: API gateways (Zuul, Nginx), Firewall configuration, Networking concepts (routing, DNS, ports, multi-NIC), Docker and YAML/JSON configuration structures.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in enterprise-scale data protection or infrastructure products and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for deployment and upgrade automation
• Ability to troubleshoot complex multi-layer deployments across OS, network, and virtualization layers and Certification preferred: VMware VCP, RHCSA/RHCE, SUSE Certified Administrator (SCA)

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.

Application closing date: 30 Aug 2026

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