Principal Software Engineer (Full Stack + Systems Architecture)

Principal Software Engineer (Full Stack + Systems Architecture)Check all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description.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 Principal Software Engineer on our ISG Software Engineering team in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, Round Rock, Texas, Hopkinton, Massachusetts .As a Principal Software Engineer , you will be a technical leader responsible for architecting and delivering complex, scalable, high‐performance software systems. You will shape technical direction, mentor senior engineers, drive engineering excellence, and influence strategy across product teams. Principal Engineers at Dell act as project leaders and architectural anchors, guiding teams toward high‐impact, high‐quality outcomes.Lead the design and architecture of large-scale, distributed, and microservice-based systemsDevelop end-to-end software solutions across backend and frontend layers, owning complex implementations end-to-endEnsure high performance, reliability, and long-term maintainability while identifying and mitigating technical riskPrepare and refine technical specifications, conduct design and code reviews, and mentor senior and mid-level engineersCollaborate cross-functionally to deliver enterprise-grade integrations and modernization efforts while influencing engineering standards and platform strategyEvery Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. 8–12 years of experience delivering complex, large‐scale software systems~ Deep expertise in backend development (Java, Go, Python, C#, or similar) with experience building distributed or microservices architectures~ Strong proficiency in modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue) and JavaScript/TypeScript~ Advanced knowledge of system architecture, API design, performance optimization, and data modeling, with hands‐on experience using relational and NoSQL databases~ Experience integrating AI‐enabled capabilities into enterprise platforms, including agentic AI patterns, LLM‐driven automation, autonomous agents, RAG, prompt engineering, vector databases, and AI‐assisted developer toolsStrong background in modern platform engineering and enterprise automation, including ServiceNow or IPAM systems, Agile/Scrum delivery, GitOps, Kubernetes tooling and security, and contributions to platform strategy or architectural governanceBenefits and Perks of working at Dell TechnologiesYou can explore the overall benefits experience that awaits you as a Dell Technologies team member — right now at MyWellatDell.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.