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Principal Software Engineer - Windows Driver

Dell
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2025

Job Details

Software Principal Engineer

The Software Engineering team delivers next-generation 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 Software Principal Engineer on our Software Engineering Team in Austin, Texas.

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:

  • Implement solutions using C/C programming/assembly and conduct design/code reviews
  • Work on all aspects of software development life cycle (using specifications to assist in design documentation, code development, debugging, validation)
  • Work with system and software architects on feature definitions, requirements, and behavior specifications
  • Work with both internal groups and external vendors/partners/ODMs, define interface/protocol specifications.
  • Debug complex system software issues using analyzers and other hardware debug tools


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

  • Windows Driver development knowledge
  • BSEE, BSCE, BSCS or related degree plus 8 years of current embedded software development experience
  • Knowledge of compilers, assemblers, debuggers
  • Strong programming skills in C/C
  • Knowledge of systems software, data structures and algorithm


Desirable Requirements

  • AI/ML experience
  • Basic understanding of x86 based personal computer architecture and operating systems


Compensation

Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this position is $170,000 - $220,000.

Benefits and Perks of working at Dell Technologies

Your life. Your health. Supported by your benefits. You can explore the overall benefits experience that awaits you as a Dell Technologies team member - right now at

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.

Dell Technologies is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Read the full Equal Employment Opportunity Policy .

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