Software Principal Engineer

The Global Test Engineering (GTE) team develops advanced manufacturing test automation solutions for Dell's portfolio of AI Server and Storage products.
Over the next 2-3 years, we are transforming AI rack level testing into an AI driven, highly scalable, and secure platform, dramatically accelerating time to market for industry leading AI infrastructure that powers the world's most pioneering AI companies.

What You'll Achieve

As a Software Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting, designing, and developing sophisticated software systems aligned with Dell's manufacturing, product, and business requirements.

You will:

• Lead and contribute across the entire Software Development Lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture and design, implementation, testing, and delivery
• Work as part of a highly motivated Agile development team, fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Partner closely with Dell product and manufacturing teams to gain deep insight into Dell's server and storage platforms
• Design software solutions that are scalable, secure, and resilient, supporting high volume manufacturing environments
• Learn, apply, and help shape the use of Agentic AI technologies to accelerate critical development, test, and manufacturing workflows
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship, setting a high bar for engineering excellence

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of software engineering fundamentals, including programming languages, operating systems, and system level concepts
• Experience designing, coding, and debugging complex, scalable systems, with the ability to guide and mentor other engineers
• Exposure to multiple programming languages, operating systems, databases, tools, and hardware platforms
• Understanding of system, network, operating system, and application level interactions
• Demonstrated ability to learn new tools, technologies, and platforms through a combination of training and hands on experience
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a cross functional environment
• 6-8 years of relevant software engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Experience with manufacturing, test automation, embedded systems, firmware, BIOS, or device level software (highly beneficial)
• Familiarity with AI assisted development or automation workflows is a plus

Job Info

• Job Identification R286774
• Job Category Software Engineering
• Posting Date 06/12/2026, 02:40 PM
• Apply Before 06/26/2026, 12:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Ovens, Cork Campus, Cork, P31 D253, IE
• Award winning financial wellness tools and resources
• Generous leave of absence for new parents and caregivers

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