Dell Software System Principal Engineer 

United States, Texas, Round Rock 

265642495

Our Software Systems Engineering team ensures that our customers have the software systems they need for a changing world. Working at the cutting edge, we design and deliver software systems modifications as well as enhancements of new products. We oversee product development at all stages: planning, designing, developing and testing operating systems, compilers, routers, utilities, databases, embedded management and control devices, plus internet-related tools.

You will:

• Develop and execute strategies for validating system management software, server firmware, and broader solutions, focusing on Dell's Remote Management Controller for Servers.

• Design and implement test programs, diagnostic tools, and validation specifications while collaborating with developers and technologists to develop automation and test tools.

• Create detailed validation plans, including test cases, test scripts, project requirements, and scope to align with business and marketing objectives.

• Drive improvements in test methodologies, present innovative processes to leadership, and contribute to the design and architecture of complex systems and software environments.

• Apply Scrum methodologies for efficient project execution and leverage AI-based techniques to enhance test automation and optimize validation workflows.

Essential Requirements

• Proficient in coding, debugging, and mentoring others in building scalable and complex programs based on written or verbal design specifications.

• Experienced with multiple programming languages, databases, operating systems, firmware, device drivers, and various hardware platforms.

• Skilled in defining and documenting Software Lifecycle and Quality Assurance methods tailored to specific projects.

• Proficient in Scrum methodologies to manage projects efficiently and ensure iterative development.

• Knowledgeable in AI-based techniques for enhancing test automation and validation processes, with strong expertise in firmware, system administration, embedded software, and utilities.

Desirable Requirements

• Typically requires 8+ years of related experience in a professional role with a Bachelor's degree or 6+ years with a Master's degree.

• Experienced in evaluating automation opportunities for cognitive-based tasks using analytics and AI, with 5+ years of expertise in Agile/SCRUM, TDD methodologies, and test automation development using Python, Perl, XML, C, and C++.