Windows OS Software Principal Engineer

Windows OS Principal Software 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 as a Principal Software Engineer on our Windows OS Engineering Development team in Taipei to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact.

What you’ll achieve
As a Software Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for developing sophisticated systems and software basis the customer’s business goals, needs and general business environment creating software solutions.
You will:

• Contribute to the design and architecture of high-quality, complex systems and software/storage environments

  
  

• Prepare, review and evaluate software/storage specifications for products and systems

  
  

• Contribute to the development and implementation of test strategies for complex software products and devices on the supporting operating system.

  
  

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

• Deep understanding of Windows internals, including kernel, services, security features, and system architecture across various hardware platforms.

  
  

• Proficient in C/C++, with experience in Python, Shell, C#, and Java. Skilled in debugging complex systems and mentoring others in scalable software design.

  
  

• Hands-on experience with Windows driver development, deployment, and signing processes within Microsoft environments.

  
  

• Proven ability to manage multiple NPI/sustaining projects across diverse OS, tools, and hardware configurations with agility and adaptability.

  
  

• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues, coordinate across stakeholders, and drive effective resolution to ensure successful task completion.

  
  

Desirable Requirements

• 10+ years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree or higher.

  
  

• Programming in C language or Python

  
  

Here’s our story; now tell us yours

Dell Technologies helps organizations and individuals build a brighter digital tomorrow. Our company is made up of more than 150,000 people, located in over 180 locations around the world. We’re proud to be a diverse and inclusive team and have an endless passion for our mission to drive human progress.

What’s most important to us is that you are respected, feel like you can be yourself and have the opportunity to do the best work of your life -- while still having a life. We offer excellent benefits, bonus programs, flexible work arrangements, a variety of career development opportunities, employee resource groups, and much more.

We started with computers, but we didn’t stop there. We are helping customers move into the future with multi-cloud, AI and machine learning through the most innovative technology and services portfolio for the data era. Join us and become a part of what’s next in technology, starting today.

You can also learn more about us by reading our latest Diversity and Inclusion Report and our plan to make the world a better place by 2030 here.

Application closing date: 30 Mar. 2026

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Job ID:R279965