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Senior Principal Security Software Engineer – Cryptography & PQC

Dell Technologies
Hopkinton, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026

Senior Principal Security Software Engineer – Cryptography & PQC


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 Senior Principal Security Software Engineer – Cryptography & PQC on our Software Engineering Team. This is an on-site position in Hopkinton, Massachusetts (relocation available).


What you’ll achieve

As a Senior Principal Security Software Engineer – Cryptography & PQC, you will be responsible for developing common security related software that will be integrated into Dell’s server and storage products.


You will:

  • Contribute to the design and architecture of new or re-engineered cryptography security-related software/services
  • Implement modern encryption / decryption algorithms, crypto key management system and work on the Post Quantum Computing (PQC) model integration
  • Directly collaborate with best-in-class storage solution engineers at Dell Technologies
  • Build and review design, functional, technical and user documentation; develop, review and implement test strategies for software 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

  • 12 years experience (or equivalent skill) coding protocols and low-level systems in C
  • Significant experience with cryptography security-related software/services
  • Strong knowledge of Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC), Commercial National Security Algorithm (CNSA) Suite 2.0 and CNSS Policy 15
  • Understanding of Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Key Management/Data At Rest Encryption (DARE)
  • Excellent collaboration and leadership skills and readiness to work with international development teams


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.

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