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Software Principal Engineer - Control Path

Dell Technologies
Hopkinton, MA Part Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/30/2026
Software Principal Engineer / Software Senior Engineer – Control Path

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 Senior Engineer on our Engineering Development team in Hopkinton, MA 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 develop next-generation cyber resiliency and data protection software for Dell's Data Protection team. You will be responsible for developing sophisticated software systems and solutions safeguarding enterprise-level customer data against data loss, cyber threats, and ransomware attacks—while driving through AI-powered solutions for enhanced cyber resiliency.

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: 7-12 Years of experience in software development using Java and/or Golang, experience in Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Data Structure, Microservices, ORM Tools in Java and Cloud technologies
  • Experience of APIs design using either OpenAPI/Swagger/RAML and API implementation/integration
  • Multi-Threaded Environments, Windows/Linux/Unix Programming, hands on exposure with AI technologies and proficient usage of AI tools for all facets of SDLC
  • Experience in feature requirements, development and design of applications which interact closely with business, excellent problem solving, programming skills, code detective and root cause analysis skills
  • Expertise to come up with object-oriented designs for any problem statement and ability to break down a problem statement into HLD, LLD and code to the design, experience designing and implementing complex, scalable enterprise grade systems
  • While exhibiting the core skills above, eagerness to contribute to full stack based on need/opportunities, quality first mindset and attitude to take full ownership of the delivery from development to unit tests to end-to-end tests
  • Should model behaviours to be adaptable to pick up new technologies and stay curious

Desirable Requirements

  • Expertise with design / maintenance with multi-vendor CI/CD pipeline and DevOps mode, knowledge on AI/ML, GenAI and prompt engineering
  • Implement automation tools and frameworks (CI/CD pipelines), experience with distributed systems, operating systems, device drivers, and system architecture

Compensation

Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this position is $150k - $231k.

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 here.

Job ID:R283939

Salary : $150,000 - $231,000

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