Senior Software Engineer-Virtualization and File Systems

Dell Technologies • Santa Clara, CA

21h

About The Position

Senior Software Engineer-Virtualization and File Systems 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 Senior Software Engineer-Virtualization and File Systems on our Software Engineering Team in Santa Clara, California. What you’ll achieve As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to the design, development, and optimization of our next‑generation virtualized platform and deduplication‑based file system. In this role, you will work across the full development lifecycle, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and help shape the future of our cloud‑ready storage technologies. You will:

Requirements

• 5+ years related experience or equivalent skill
• Strong understanding of core computer science fundamentals
• Proficiency in C, C++, and Python programming languages
• Familiarity with Linux kernel concepts and systems programming
• Experience working with virtualization technologies such as Kernel‑based Virtual Machine, VMware, and Microsoft Hypervisor

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree
• Experience with system‑level and shell programming; knowledgeable in major cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform; skilled in performance profiling and tuning within virtualized environments; understanding of file system internals, log‑structured file systems, and core storage system concepts

Responsibilities

• Design and implement core components of a virtualized platform, including advanced file system technologies such as deduplication
• Develop and enhance product features for cloud and virtualization environments, ensuring scalability and reliability
• Produce high‑quality design documentation and functional specifications to support engineering and architectural decisions
• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, including architecture, coding, debugging, deployment, and performance optimization
• Partner with QA and cross‑functional stakeholders to define integration testing, validate system behavior, and clearly communicate technical risks and project status

Benefits

• Your life.
• Your health.
• Supported by your benefits.
• You can explore the overall benefits experience that awaits you as a Dell Technologies team member — right now at MyWellatDell.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level