Senior Principal Systems Development Engineer

Our customers’ system requirements are usually highly complex. Bringing together hardware and software systems design, Systems Development Engineering operates at the very cutting edge of technology to meet them. We design and develop electronic and electro-mechanical or systems-orientated products, conduct feasibility studies on engineering proposals and prepare installation, operation and maintenance specifications and instructions. We’re proud to deliver programs and products to the highest quality standards, on time and within budget.

Join us as Senior Principal Systems Development Engineer on our Customer Engineering team in Bangalore India to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact. 

What you’ll achieve 

As a Senior Principal Systems Development Engineer, you will be responsible for advanced rootcause analysis, performance optimization, configuration tuning, and longterm stability improvements. You will work with Customer Engineering on escalations to address critical customer issues.

You will: 

• Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware/software issues using advanced tools and methodologies. 

• Conduct detailed RCA and provide actionable insights to internal and external stakeholders. 

• Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams to drive collaborative problem-solving. 

• Design and implement intelligent automation solutions, leveraging AI and emerging agentic technologies to enhance productivity and operational efficiency. 

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership across the organization. 

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

• 12+ years in software/hardware engineering (or equivalent) with deep expertise in one or more of the following:

• Object storage, NAS (Network Attached Storage),Linux/BSD operating systems, Networking and protocol stacks (SMB, NFS, etc.), Filesystems 
• Analytics, observability, and data science 

• 5 days a week onsite work model with Weekend work on a rotational basis (comp days provided), occasional early/late shifts, and overtime as needed. 

Desirable Requirements

• Proficiency in Java, C, Python, and scripting 

• Proven experience in developing automation frameworks and applying AI/agentic tools to drive operational efficiency and scalability 

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.
Application closing date: 31 May 2026
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