Software Principal Engineer

Dell Technologies

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Work type: On-site
Location: Austin, TX
Salary: $178,000–$231,000 / yr
Posted: 8 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Nov 30, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Dell Technologies

Dell Technologies is a US-based technology company that designs and sells PCs, servers, storage and networking hardware, along with related software and IT services. Its product lines include the XPS, Latitude and Alienware PCs and the PowerEdge server and PowerStore storage families.

Dell Technologies currently has 71 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $175,000–$235,750 across 66 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Principal Engineer

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The Software Principal Engineer joins the Manufacturing Diagnostics Engineering team to design and develop factory test software automation for Core PowerEdge, AI/ML, and Storage products. In this role, you will develop advanced modules, optimize runtime performance, and contribute to critical architectural decisions and integration patterns. You will perform code reviews to uphold quality and cohesion while collaborating across teams to deliver robust, secure solutions. The position requires advanced coding and debugging skills in Python, C++, and C#, along with experience in test process performance tuning and API integration. Candidates should possess knowledge of internal API development and enterprise hardware or firmware interoperability. This role solves technical challenges by creating next-generation software application enhancements and automation tools for complex hardware manufacturing environments.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Texas?

Median $178750 from 185 postings across 45 companies.

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Skills

Python C++ C# API Integration Performance Tuning Debugging Firmware

What you'll do

Develop advanced software modules and optimize runtime performance.
Contribute to high-level architectural decisions and integration patterns.
Perform code reviews to uphold software quality and cohesion.
Develop and integrate internal APIs from various sources.
Perform test process performance tuning and optimization.
Debug complex issues using core languages like Python, C++, and C#.
Deliver robust and secure software solutions for factory test automation.

What we're looking for

8+ years of related experience.
Advanced coding and debugging skills in Python, C++, and C#.
Experience in test process performance tuning and optimization.
Knowledge of API integration from various sources and development of internal APIs.
Ability to deliver high-quality solutions across teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
Strong knowledge of enterprise hardware and firmware interoperability (preferred).

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