Dell Technologies · 8 hours ago
Senior Principal Software Engineer - Linux OS Engineering
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$178K/yr - $270K/yr
8+ years expDell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps individuals and organizations transform how they work, live and play. As a Principal (Senior) Software Engineer in Linux OS Engineering, you will be responsible for delivering Linux solutions on the Industrial Client Product Portfolio and collaborating with teams to drive innovative products.
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Responsibilities
Drive Front-End and Next-Generation Platform Strategy by defining requirements and architectures to support upcoming releases
Collaborate with Key Stakeholders including CTO, System Architects, Product Marketing, and Front-End Core Teams to align on platform goals
Lead Industry and Partner Engagement through forums, early collaboration with third-party partners, and open-source initiatives within the Linux community
Define Technical Impact and Innovation by assessing Linux OS implications for BIOS, firmware, and application software, while fostering patent opportunities and concept code development
Gather and Refine Requirements using industry insights and NUDD analysis to deliver proof-of-concepts and ensure alignment during front-end phases
Qualification
Required
8 - 12+ years of industry experience working with Linux OS, device drivers or related system technologies on Arm based platforms
Architect level experience to develop/design key elements of the Linux Operating Systems or solutions that interact extensively with the Linux Operating System (OS) kernel on Arm-based platforms
Understand Linux OS components well enough on how to optimize for power/performance and be well-versed in code profiling tools
Has background writing low-level device drivers and understands how to streamline code for both key code metrics in execution space as well as the code maintenance/support aspect
Development skills including proficiency in C, C++ and C#, good understanding of SW updates technologies
Preferred
Typically requires 8 - 12+ years of related experience in a professional role with a Bachelor's degree; or 6+ years with a Master's degree; or 3+ years with a PhD; or equivalent experience
Experience contributing to open-source projects, including major platforms such as the Linux kernel and GNOME
Company
Dell Technologies
Dell Technologies provides essential infrastructure for organizations to build their digital future.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.5B2025-09-27Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2018-12-28IPO
Leadership Team
Todd Edmunds
Global CTO Smart Manufacturing, Edge Compute and Digital Twin
Jillian Mansolf
Senior Vice President Global Sales Strategy & Transformation
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