Software Principal Engineer

Principal Software Engineer

The Networking Engineering team delivers next-generation platforms, application enhancements and new products for a changing world. Working at the cutting edge, we design and develop network software for data center platforms, applications and diagnostics — all with the most advanced technologies, tools, software engineering methodologies and the collaboration of internal and external partners. Focused on the needs of our customers within the changing world of technology, we ensure all software and hardware products are interoperable and compatible with network standards.

Join us as a Principal Software EngineerSanta Clara, California

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:

• Design and develop for Dell's entire portfolio of data center and campus networking switches
• Take part in the full software development life cycle including development, test, continuous delivery and support
• Develop & integrate networking stack with Linux kernel and switching ASICs
• Be an active member of an agile team, collaboratively realizing features through development, test and delivery
• Enthusiastically represent Dell in technical forums as part of Open Source communities, Deliver high quality code to Enterprise customers and to the Open Source community

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

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field, 8+ years of in-depth experience in developing software for enterprise grade infrastructure (networking, storage etc), Proficiency in C/C++ programming and Python/Golang is highly required
• Solid understanding of low-level network architecture and IP networking protocols, familiar with large scale datacenter architecture and networking protocols such as BGP/IP Multicast/SRv6 etc.
• Motivated individual with curiosity to solve scaling, complex and challenging problems, agility to adapt to technologies and processes quickly.

Desirable Requirements

• Development experience in open source SONiC/FRR Community
• Experience with overlay networking technologies like VxLAN, DCI interconnect, EVPN, Hands on experience with use of Broadcom SDK, Trident family architecture
  

Here’s our story; now tell us yours

Dell Technologies helps organizations and individuals build a brighter digital tomorrow. Our company is made up of more than 150,000 people, located in over 180 locations around the world. We’re proud to be a diverse and inclusive team and have an endless passion for our mission to drive human progress.

What’s most important to us is that you are respected, feel like you can be yourself and have the opportunity to do the best work of your life -- while still having a life. We offer excellent benefits, bonus programs, flexible work arrangements, a variety of career development opportunities, employee resource groups, and much more.

We started with computers, but we didn’t stop there. We are helping customers move into the future with multi-cloud, AI and machine learning through the most innovative technology and services portfolio for the data era. Join us and become a part of what’s next in technology, starting today.

You can also learn more about us by reading our latest Diversity and Inclusion Report and our plan to make the world a better place by 2030 here.

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