Software Principal Engineer

Job-ID: 301595Category: Software EngineeringLocation: Round Rock, TX, United States; Hopkinton, MA, United StatesWorkplace: On-siteSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-11-13Closes: 2026-12-31Principal Engineer, Software EngineeringThe Software Engineering team delivers next-generation software 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. What you’ll achieve:As a Software Principal Engineer, you will develop advanced modules, optimize performance, and contribute to architectural choices. You will collaborate across teams to deliver robust, secure solutions. Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Principal Engineer on our Software Engineering team. QualificationsTake the first step towards your dream careerEvery Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role: Essential Requirements8+ years of related experience Advanced coding and debugging in core languages/frameworks. Performance tuning and optimization experience. Knowledge of system integration and API design. Ability to deliver high-quality solutions across teams. Desirable RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field AWS/Azure certifications; Kubernetes or container orchestration expertise. CompensationDell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this position is $172,000 - $236,500ResponsibilitiesYou will:Develop advanced modules and optimize runtime performance. Contribute to architectural decisions and integration patterns. Perform code reviews and uphold quality/cohesion. Collaborate across teams for feature delivery.