Software Principal Engineer at Dell

Software Principal Engineer

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.

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

What you’ll achieve

As a Software Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for embedding secure development practices and leading vulnerability management across Dell’s product portfolio. You will collaborate closely with engineering and governance teams to drive security improvements and ensure secure, compliant product delivery.

You will:

• Lead threat modeling, design security reviews, and vulnerability response processes to identify and mitigate risks
• Drive secure code practices, vulnerability scanning, triage, and remediation coordination
• Conduct security testing including functional, dynamic, and penetration testing to validate controls.
• Manage release compliance artifacts and develop key security documentation
• Mentor junior engineers and champion security maturity and privacy assessment initiatives

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

• 8–12 years in product security engineering and vulnerability management with strong Security Development Lifecycle_SDL.
• Experience in threat modeling, security design, and vulnerability management tools and processes.
• Experience in compliance frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, HIPAA.
• Experience with penetration testing, container security, OS hardening, and secure CI/CD integration.
• Experience in programming with Python, Java, Bash, Go, or similar for automation and tool integration

Desirable Requirements

• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, or CSSLP
• Familiarity with PCI DSS, FedRAMP, or CCPA