Principal Engineer, Solutions Architect

As a Principal Solution Architect, you will design, implement, and optimize enterprise‑grade NAS and storage solutions across global customer environments. You will work with cross‑functional and customer teams to deliver high‑performance architectures, lead complex migrations, and provide expert technical direction across critical engagements.

Join us as a Principal Engineer, Solutions Architect in our Solutions Architect team in Bangalore to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact.

What you'll achieve

As a Principal Solution Architect, you will be responsible for designing, validating, and delivering complex end-to-end infrastructure architectures. You will work with cross-functional teams and strategic customers on high-impact solution design, performance engineering, and architectural leadership.

You will:

Architect, deploy, and optimize large‑scale NAS and storage solutions across NetApp, Dell Isilon/PowerScale, and Dell Unity platforms.
Translate customer business and technical requirements into resilient, scalable infrastructure designs.
Provide end‑to‑end implementation support, configuration, performance tuning, and operational guidance for NAS and file services.
Execute complex data migrations using Dell and multi‑vendor tools (DataDobi, Rsync, EMCopy).
Perform upgrades, lifecycle operations, remediation, and best‑practice-driven improvements.
Act as a senior technical escalation point for critical NAS and storage issues.
Collaborate across Sales, Delivery, Support, and Engineering teams.

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

10–12 years of relevant hands-on experience with a Bachelor's degree OR 8+ years with a Master's degree.
Strong expertise in designing, deploying, and supporting Isilon/PowerScale, NetApp, and Unity systems.
Proficiency with file migration tools: DataDobi, SyncIQ, Rsync, EMCopy.
Knowledge of POSIX permissions, Windows ACLs, SMB/NTFS, NFS exports, and network fundamentals.
Strong active listening and communication skills, with the capability to distill complex technical issues into clear, executive‑level insights
Willingness to work in the Americas shift.

Desirable Requirements

Dell Technologies Proven Professional certifications.
Experience with PowerScale 9.13 or later.
Experience supporting North America enterprise customers.

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 : 20 March 2026

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