Software Engineer 2 - C, C++

Software Engineer 2

The Software Engineering team delivers next-generation 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.

PowerScale, a Gartner Magic Quadrant leader in Unstructured Data Storage and Management is evolving by re-architecting its stack to cater to the unique demands of the consumer market in the GenAI era. The evolution is driven by efforts to modernize the stack through the development of advanced technologies in data storage systems, cluster management, distributed systems and container management. The modernization initiative will empower PowerScale to provide a composable, disaggregated, software-defined architecture with the capacity to store exabytes of data and deliver unparalleled performance.

Join us as a Software Engineer 2 on our Engineering Development team to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact.

What You’ll Achieve

As a Software Engineer 2 in the Unstructured Data Storage Protocols group, you will have the opportunity to use your expertise to work on innovative and cutting-edge technologies in our PowerScale product line. You will work as part of a highly skilled technical team, who provide solutions to our customer’s most complex issues. You will constantly be challenged in developing and improving new and current technologies with the support of your team behind you.

You will utilize a range of applicable technologies (e.g. programming languages, compilers, assemblers, debuggers, other tools) for products used in local, networked, and cloud environments. You will modify existing software products to add new functions to improve performance or enhance product usability. You will participate in product development in all stages from planning and design to development, testing and documentation.

You will:

• Participate in the preparation, review and evaluation of software/storage requirements and specifications
• Prepare written specifications for tasks of varied complexity from verbal requirements.
• Use defined software lifecycle methodologies
• Review and implement test strategies for software products
  
  

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

• Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or an advanced degree without experience.
• Solid knowledge of programming languages: C, C++ and Python; operating systems (Windows/Linux); firmware; device drivers and databases.
• Able to code/debug moderately complex programs using written design specifications
• Knowledge of Network Attached Storage (NAS) and its application
• Good understanding of hardware and software interactions
  
  

Desirable Requirements

• Knowledge of distributed software systems, protocols such as SMB, NFS, or S3 interfaces in shippable software/services
• Knowledge of directory service protocols such as Active Directory or LDAP, and authentication protocols such as Kerberos.
  
  

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: 06 Oct 2025

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Job ID:R277241