Software Principal Engineer

ApplyMint; Hopkinton (MA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Dell Technologies in Hopkinton, MA is seeking a Software Principal Engineer to advance our Developer Experience team. You will develop secure, scalable DevOps infrastructure and drive AI-powered automation across CI/CD pipelines.

You will work with GitHub Actions, Docker/Kubernetes, and IaC to optimize performance, reliability, and governance. This role targets leaders who shape enterprise-scale tooling and developer productivity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years managing enterprise-scale DevOps tools supporting CI/CD pipelines
• Expertise in GitHub Actions workflow architecture and complex pipelines
• Self-hosted runner management for Linux/Windows/macOS
• Security, secrets management, and supply chain security
• Enterprise governance, policies, and compliance

Responsibilities

• Administer and be SME for GitHub and DevOps tools
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automation platforms
• Enable centralized access, monitoring, and governance of DevOps tools
• Improve system performance, cost efficiency, and reliability
• Drive AI-powered automation for pipeline efficiency and incident response

Skills

GitHub Actions

CI/CD

DevOps

Security & Secrets

Automation

Runners

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS

Tools

GitHub Actions

Docker

Kubernetes

S3

Terraform

Job description

SoftwarePrincipal Engineer, Software Engineering

The Software Engineering team delivers next-generation software application
enhancements and new products for a changing world. Working at thecutting edge,
we design and develop software for platforms, peripherals,applicationsand
diagnostics— all with the most advanced technologies, tools, software
engineeringmethodologiesand the collaboration of internal and external
partners.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as
aSoftwarePrincipal Engineeron ourDeveloper Experienceteam inHopkinton,
Massachusetts.

About Dell Technologies — ISG Developer Experience

Dell's Infrastructure Solutions Group is a global leader in Solutions, Storage,
Compute, and Networking. The Developer Experience organization within ISGis
responsible fordeveloper productivity, tooling, observability, and platform
engineering for approximately 9,000 engineers. Our current mandate spans agentic
SDLC transformation, AI tooling governance, and the operating model
changesrequiredto make AI-assisted development the norm — not the exception.

Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG)builds the products that power
infrastructure, solutions, and data management our customers need most. Our
teams design and develop the hardware and software that connect infrastructure,
acceleate computational workloads, integrate across the stack, protect data
continuity, and deliver the platforms, applications, and diagnostics our
customers rely on every day at enterprise scale.

Some product builders follow the rules. Ours rewrite them.

Within ISG, innovationisn'tjust about creatingnew technology-it'sabout
challenging assumptions and reimagining how work gets done. Engineers define
intent, author precise specifications, and orchestrate AI agents that execute at
speed and scale. AI is embedded throughout our development process, helping us
move faster, learn quicker, and deliver greater impact. Yet the most important
contributionremainsuniquely human: deciding what to build, designing how it
should work, and applying the judgment needed to earn our customers' trust. When
your products power critical infrastructure around the world, that
responsibility matters.

We move quickly toward the work that matters most. We reward experimentation,
encourage bold thinking, and remove unnecessary barriers so great ideas can
become reality faster. Our teams embrace a customer-first, first-to-market
mindset, transforming rapid feedback into better products and better outcomes.
Wearen'tlooking for people who are content with the status quo- we look for
builders who question it, improve it, and occasionally rewrite it.

Ifyou'reenergized by solving complex systems challenges, excited to work
alongside AI to amplify your impact, and motivated by the opportunity to
shapewhat'snext instead of simplymaintainingwhat'sbeen done
before,you'llfind your place here.

Whatyou’llachieve:

As aSoftware Principal Engineer, you will develop advanced
modules,optimizeperformance, and contribute to architectural choices. You will
collaborateacrossteams to deliver robust, secure solutions.

You will:

Administer and be the SME for GitHub and other DevOps tools, including
installation, integration, upgrades, and maintenance to ensure reliability
and scalability

Build andmaintainsecure, resilient infrastructure supporting CI/CD
pipelines and automation platformsusing GitHub Actions

Enable centralized access, monitoring, and governance of DevOps tools
enterprise-wide

Continuouslyimprovesystem performance, cost efficiency, and reliability
through automation and proactive enhancements

Drive innovation by incorporating AI-powered automation tools to enhance
pipeline efficiency, incident response, and predictive analytics

Take the first step towards your dream career

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

• 10+ years managing enterprise-scale DevOps tools supporting CI/CD pipelines
• GitHub Actions Workflow Architecture– Complex CI/CD pipeline design, job
  orchestration, matrix builds, and reusable workflows
• Self-Hosted Runner Management– Deployment, scaling, performance tuning, and
  troubleshooting of Linux/Windows/macOS runners
• GitHub Enterprise Server Administration– Installation, configuration,
  upgrades, monitoring, and resource planning
• Security & Secrets Management– OKTA integration, encrypted secrets, action
  pinning to commit SHAs, and supply chain security
• Enterprise Governance & Policies– Action governance, access controls,
  organizational policies, and compliance frameworks
• Storage & Infrastructure Configuration– S3 setup, container orchestration
  (Docker/Kubernetes), and Infrastructure as Code
• Custom Actions Development– JavaScript, Docker, and composite action
  creation for organization-wide standardization
• Performance Optimization– Caching strategies, workflow parallelization, cost
  management, and resource allocation
• Troubleshooting & Operations– Workflow debugging, log analysis, runner
  health checks, connectivity issues, and backup/recovery

Desirable Requirements

• Bachelor’s orMaster’s degree in Computer Scienceor related technical field
• Practical experienceleveragingAI-driven DevOps tools for automation,
  predictive analytics, and operational efficiency

Compensation

Dell is committed to fair andequitablecompensation practices.The base salary
range for this position:$168,000 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.

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 [https://iawmqy.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/careers/pages/equal-employment-opportunity-policy-statement].

Visit our Culture Code [https://jobs.dell.com/en/how-we-work-and-lead]page to
learn more about how we work and lead.