Dell R&D- Software Sr Software Development Engineer for C/ C++/ C# with Windows Programming

As a Software Sr Software Development Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and development activities associated with software using a range of applicable technologies (e.g., programming languages, compilers, assemblers, debuggers, other tools) for products used in local, networked or Internet-related computer programs. Analyzes requirements and develops innovative, useful software. Modifies existing software products to add new functions, adapt to new hardware, improve performance or enhance product usability. Leads in product development in all stages from planning and design to development and testing. Completes documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance. Assists training with production of formal training material for sales/marketing.

The team "Client Product Group" is responsible for building and delivering Manageability software for Enterprise Client line of business (eg. Laptops, Workstations, Desktops etc.)

Essential Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Expert level programming in C, Embedded Programming in C and C++, C# Programming.
• Hands on Windows Driver Development/WDK
• Windows programming 32 & 64 bit experience.
• Problem Solving & Debugging - WinDbg skills.
• Very strong logical reasoning and problem solving.
• Strong desire to learn new technology and domain and contribute fast to business.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible to work with external partners and internal Dell technology, marketing and engineering teams to Define/ Design/ Architect products for Next Gen Client Platforms.
• Managing early technical engagements with key development partners
• Defining and implement the overall software architecture and working in collaboration with HW and SW engineering for implementation
• Developing detailed architecture and design specifications
• Responsible for all software and its related issues during the planning, development, and validation stages of the program. You will be working on next generations products and will have an opportunity to gain experience on best in the world client technologies.
• Your responsibilities may include but not be limited to: Understand feature requirements, architecture and design SW development mainly in C/C# language, Unit Tests development, Debugging and integration with other server HW and SW platform components, like CPU, PCH, FW, OS etc.
• Participates in the software development lifecycle, which includes research, new development, modification, Security, correction of errors, reuse, re-engineering and maintenance of software products
• Responsible for the delivery of products within budget, schedule and quality guidelines.
• Works with the team to develop, maintain, and communicate current development schedules, timelines and development status.
• Manages or utilizes software that is built and implemented as a product, using best-in-class development process/lifecycle management (ex: Agile, Waterfall).
• Creates technical documentation of software products/solutions. Assists with the development and review of end user and technical end user documentation.
• Protects Intellectual property by working appropriate legal elements (ex: procurement, patents, opensource).
• Makes changes to system software to correct errors in the original implementation and creates extensions to existing programs to add new features or performance improvements.
• Designs and develops major functional or performance enhancements for existing products.
• Develops and implements plans and tests for product quality or performance assurance.
• Technical understanding of common security vulnerabilities and risks, as well as countermeasures and compensating controls
• Usage of source code analysis tools Fortify, Coverity, Clang, or others

Desirable Requirements

• Master/ Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience

• Participation/ Contributions to UEFI Spec/BIOS forum(s).