Software Senior Principal Engineer - Filesystems,Datapath

Location: Bangalore, India

Remote Type: Onsite

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Senior Principal Software Engineer - Filesystems,Datapath

The 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.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Senior Principal Software Engineer on our Software Engineering Team in Bangalore

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

You will:

• Implement, Design and architect scalable file systems solutions for the Lightning product, balancing performance, reliability, and extensibility
• Drive technical strategy and architecture decisions across distributed teams in India, US, and China
• Work hands-on with code, reviewing designs, prototyping solutions, and solving complex technical challenge. You will also establish technical standards, best practices, and architectural patterns as we build out the India team
• Collaborate with product and engineering leadership to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
• Mentor engineers and influence technical direction without formal management authority and also lead architecture reviews and technical discussions across time zones and geographies

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

• 13 years and 20 years of hands-on experience in file systems technology, with deep expertise in design, implementation, and optimization
• Strong proficiency in C++ with experience building high-performance, production-grade systems
• Deep understanding of distributed file systems, storage architectures, and performance tuning at scale and solid knowledge of NFS/SMB protocols and their practical application in enterprise environments
• Proven ability to architect complex systems that balance technical excellence with business needs and track record of influencing technical decisions and driving consensus across distributed, cross-functional teams
• Experience working in global organizations with teams across multiple geographies, comfort with ambiguity and strong communication skills - you can explain complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Desirable Requirements
•Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field


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: 20th Feb 2026

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