Software Senior Principal Engineer - C++ (Beer-Sheva)

Senior Principal Software Engineer- C++

The Software Engineering team delivers next-generation software 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 Senior Principal Software Engineer on our Lightning Engineering R&D team in Beer-Sheva, Israel.

What you’ll achieve
As a Senior 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:

Develop end‑to‑end storage features for the Lightning product, driving technical execution from requirements through design, implementation, testing, and deployment
Architect and build AI‑driven infrastructure systems, breaking down complex initiatives, identifying dependencies and risks early, and defining software specifications with a strong security and quality focus
Set the technical bar through hands‑on development and code reviews in C++, Python, and Linux environments
Collaborate with and influence global teams, communicating technical decisions, progress, and risks clearly, while contributing actively in an Agile development environment
Establish and evolve engineering standards and best practices as the organization scales

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 of hands‑on software development with deep expertise in storage, file systems; strong Linux user‑space development experience, including multithreading, IPC, networking, and RAID/storage solutions
Expert in C++, with extensive object‑oriented design, data structures, and algorithms; solid grasp of distributed systems architecture, memory management, and concurrency/synchronization
Proven ability to design, debug, optimize performance, and refactor complex, high‑throughput systems at scale
Demonstrated leadership to technically lead and mentor engineers through architecture, design, execution, and code reviews; an effective communicator and self‑starter who collaborates across distributed, multi‑time‑zone teams

Desirable Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
Familiarity with NFS protocols, distributed file systems, or cloud storage technologies, and proficiency in Python and Bash scripting with CI/CD automation tools (Git, Jenkins, Jira, Confluence), along with experience in Kubernetes, containers, and hypervisors

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.

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