Software Principal Engineer (SDET, C, Linux, Device Driver)

Location: Bangalore, India

Remote Type: Onsite

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Software Principal 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 Software Principal Engineer on our Software Engineering Team in Bangalore.

What you’ll achieve
As a Software Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for developing sophisticated systems and software based on the customer’s business goals, needs and general business environment creating software solutions.

You will:

• Develop test automation by programming in contemporary languages. Enhance and refine test methodologies and processes.

• Apply AI assisted and agentic AI–based testing approaches for test generation, failure analysis, and test prioritization.

• Contributes to the architecture and design of complex systems and storage environments. Define requirements and specifications for automated test cases.

• Review and evaluate software and storage specifications. Support the development and execution of test strategies for complex software and storage 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

• 8 to 14 years' experience with fault/error injections, chaos testing, or resilience testing.

• Experience in test design, integration, automation, and delivery of Linux-based platform software for storage subsystems.

• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and diagnostic skills, including kernel and driver-level root-cause analysis with proficiency in C or Python, with familiarity in scripting languages.

• Knowledge of Git, JIRA, and other version control or issue-tracking systems and experience with CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins or GitLab CI.

• Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts, including hands-on experience with AI assisted and agentic AI–driven testing tools or frameworks.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in Storage domain (SAN/NAS/Virtualization).

• Experience in developing software for software-defined infrastructure, including hybrid cloud/on-prem and multi-cloud environments.

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.

Application closing date: 30 April 2026

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