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Software Principal Engineer - Data Path

at Dell Technologies

📍 Hopkinton, Massachusetts, United States Hybrid 💰 $179K – $231K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $179K – $231K USD / year
Type Not Specified
Experience lead
Exp. Years 8+ years
Education Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science
Category Software Engineering

About this role

This role involves developing advanced data protection and storage software solutions, focusing on cyber resiliency, AI integration, and scalable system design.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop data protection software
  • Design scalable systems
  • Implement AI-powered security features
  • Collaborate on architecture
  • Ensure system reliability

Technical Overview

The technical environment includes C, C++, Golang, Windows, Linux, Unix, AIX, with expertise in systems programming, storage technologies, AI tools, and multi-threaded environments.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior software engineer with 8+ years of experience in systems programming, proficient in C/C++, Golang, and Linux/Windows environments, with strong knowledge of AI technologies and storage systems.

Must-Have Skills

Experience in Software DevelopmentC/C++GolangWindows/Linux/Unix ProgrammingSystems ProgrammingNetworkingFile systemsBlock layersExperience with AI technologies

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with Data Protection domainScalable ArchitectureVirtualization platformsHypervisorsCode detective skillsRoot cause analysis

Tools & Platforms

WindowsLinuxAIXESXiHyper-V

Required Skills

CC++GolangWin32WindowsLinuxUnixAIXSystems ProgrammingNetworkingFile systemsBlock layersCPU architectureMulti-Threaded EnvironmentsConcurrencyDatabasesStorage TechnologiesAI technologiesAI toolsSoftware developmentAgile SDLC

Hard Skills

CC++GolangWin32WindowsLinuxUnixAIXSystems ProgrammingNetworkingFile systemsBlock layersCPU architectureMulti-Threaded EnvironmentsConcurrencyDatabasesStorage TechnologiesAI technologiesAI toolsSoftware developmentAgile SDLC

Soft Skills

Problem solvingMulti-taskingOwnershipCuriosityAdaptability

Industry & Role

Industry SaaS, Cloud & Data Protection
Job Function Develop next-generation data protection and resiliency software

Keywords for Your Resume

Software Principal EngineerData PathCC++GolangWin32WindowsLinuxUnixAIXSystems ProgrammingNetworkingFile systemsBlock layersCPU architectureMulti-Threaded EnvironmentsConcurrencyDatabasesStorage TechnologiesAI technologiesAI toolsSoftware developmentAgile SDLC

Deal Breakers

Lack of experience in software development, No proficiency in C/C++ or Golang, No experience with Windows/Linux/Unix systems, No background in AI technologies

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