Software Principal Engineer

Dell Technologies

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Work type: On-site
Location: Round Rock, TXHopkinton, MA
Salary: $182,000–$236,000 / yr
Posted: 5 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Jan 31, 2027
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.

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The Software Principal Engineer joins the Infrastructure Solutions Group to design, develop, and integrate embedded firmware for enterprise server system management subsystems. This role involves embedding security across the firmware lifecycle by translating risk and compliance requirements into architecture, implementation plans, and validation strategies. You will lead firmware integration across multiple hardware generations, perform advanced system-level debugging, and drive Agile execution through sprint planning and backlog management. Key technical requirements include proficiency in C/C++ programming, Linux-based platforms, and hardware/software architecture. You must possess expertise in platform management technologies like OpenBMC, IPMI, Redfish, and I2C, while utilizing tools such as Yocto, BitBake, JIRA, and AI-assisted development platforms. The work focuses on delivering scalable, high-performance, and secure solutions for critical infrastructure and data management.

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Skills

C C++ Firmware Embedded Systems Linux OpenBMC IPMI Redfish I2C Yocto BitBake Agile JIRA Root Cause Analysis System-level Debugging

What you'll do

Design, develop, and integrate embedded firmware for enterprise server system management subsystems.
Translate security, risk, and compliance requirements into architecture, designs, and validation strategies.
Lead firmware integration across multiple hardware generations using Agile execution methods.
Perform advanced system-level debugging and root cause analysis to resolve manufacturing and pre-production issues.
Establish best practices for secure firmware development and automated validation.
Drive continuous process improvements to enhance code quality and developer productivity.
Manage sprint planning, backlog management, and delivery estimations for firmware projects.

What we're looking for

Proficiency in C/C++ programming for firmware and embedded systems development.
Experience developing and supporting Linux-based platforms and embedded environments.
Deep understanding of hardware/software architecture and platform management technologies like OpenBMC, IPMI, Redfish, and I2C.
Expertise in software engineering best practices, testing, validation, and Agile development.
Proficiency with tools such as Yocto, BitBake, JIRA, and AI-assisted development platforms.
Strong experience in system-level debugging, troubleshooting, and security-focused development.

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