Software Senior Principal Engineer

Join us as a Software Senior Principal Engineer on our Security Development team in Bucharest, Romania to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact.

What you will achieve

As a Senior Principal Software Engineer on our Security Development team, you will be responsible for developing and integrating sophisticated systems with a focus on building and integrating security-based tools.

You will

• Implement solutions using C/C++ programming/assembly and conduct design/code reviews.
• Work on all aspects of the software development life cycle (using specifications to assist in design documentation, code development, debugging and validation).
• Work with system and software architects on feature definitions, requirements, and behavior specifications. Work with both internal groups and external vendors/partners/ODMs and define interface/protocol specifications.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of high-quality, complex application software.
• 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 is what we are looking for with this role:

Essential Requirements

• BSEE, BSCE, BSCS or related degree, strong programming skills in C/C++, understanding the principles of software design and programming; ability to understand the requirements and communicate sophisticated technical issues precisely and clearly
• Strong understanding of OS Services (RealTimeOS), knowledge of compilers, assemblers, debuggers; understanding of PC architecture and low-level communication protocols
• Experience with UEFI, EDK, and firmware drivers, experience with HII implementation; experience with x86 and ARM architecture, CPU, memory controllers, and IO hubs, experience in industry specifications such as PCI, ACPI, and USB
• Understanding/experience with Linux/Windows kernel and drivers; excellent Windows development/programming experience in C# (on .NET Framework/.NET Core) and usage of latest design patterns, and emphasis on writing scalable code, strong understanding of hardware architecture and software stack of Windows client systems
• Experience in software security, code signing, or cryptography. Experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and managing digital certificates. Experience in firmware security, secure boot processes, or embedded system security.

Desirable Requirements

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, as well as with using the Atlassian suite of tools and Security Development Lifecycle (SDL), including threat modeling, Familiarity with standard hardware protocols, CI/CD best practices, automation frameworks (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure etc.).
• Experience in firmware or BIOS/UEFI development, Scripting (Python), and assembly experience. Experience with NVIDIA product lines, including AI frameworks, system-on-chip (Soc) solutions.

Who we are

We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That is why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced tech in the industry, we are 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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