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Principal Software Development Build Engineer
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 Principal Software Development Build Engineer
in Santa Clara, California.
What you'll achieve
As a Principal Software Development Build Engineer, you will own and evolve CI/CD pipelines, build automation and release processes for our scale-out storage and data protection platform. You'll drive modernization of build systems, ensure fast/reliable releases and mentor junior engineers while collaborating closely with development, QA and operations.
You will:
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
Desirable Skills:
Compensation
Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position is $205,700-$266,200.
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
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 .
Job ID:R283658
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 Principal Software Development Build Engineer
in Santa Clara, California.
What you'll achieve
As a Principal Software Development Build Engineer, you will own and evolve CI/CD pipelines, build automation and release processes for our scale-out storage and data protection platform. You'll drive modernization of build systems, ensure fast/reliable releases and mentor junior engineers while collaborating closely with development, QA and operations.
You will:
- Architect and optimize build/release pipelines for complex, distributed software
- Lead improvements in CI/CD workflows, automation, and developer productivity
- Troubleshoot build failures and enforce branching, versioning, and governance standards
- Integrate test automation and security checks into pipelines
- Mentor engineers and drive adoption of modern build tools and practices
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
- 8 years experience in build/release engineering or DevOps (or equivalent skill)
- Expertise with CI/CD platforms e.g. Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions
- Proficiency in Python, Bash or Groovy for automation
- Experience with Git-based SCM, artifact management (Artifactory/Nexus), and containerized builds (Docker/K8s)
Desirable Skills:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
- Knowledge of modern build systems e.g. Bazel, CMake and cloud CI/CD
Compensation
Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position is $205,700-$266,200.
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
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 .
Job ID:R283658
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Salary : $205,700 - $266,200