Windows OS Senior Principal Software Engineer

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 as a Senior Principal Software Engineer on our Windows OS Software Engineering team in Bengaluru to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact.

What you’ll achieve

As a Senior Software Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for developing sophisticated systems and software basis the customer’s business goals, needs and general business environment creating software solutions.

You will:

• Create, design and review architectural collateral, documenting the scope of features related to Operating System, Device Firmware and Device Driver domains. Prototype potential solutions to assess feasibility.

• Gather business requirements and drive product definition and prioritization for the related features. Influence both hardware and software directions for capability that extend beyond the OS layer.

• Generate Intellectual Property to safeguard innovations.

• Balance short-term actions with long-term strategy, aligning tactical needs with the architectural road map to support the broader strategic vision.

• Evaluate and optimize program trade-offs—including cost, performance, quality, and schedule—while making informed feature decisions across driver, firmware, electrical, power, and thermal requirements.

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

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field. 15+ years of software development experience

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Agility to adapt to technologies and processes quickly

• Familiar with Operating System on x86 and ARM/SoC

• Familiar with OS(Windows/Linux) release cycle process

• Experience working with OS partners

• Good communication skill

Desirable Requirements

• Experience with Software Life Cycle and Software Product Management, Atlassian products (JIRA, Confluence).

• Familiar with OS deployment and Windows Platform/Engineering Guide. Previous experience releasing OS on laptops

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: 5 Jan 2026

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