Data Storage Software Engineer - New Graduate -Seattle WA
Seattle, WA

Job Description

Job ID R64383 Date posted Aug. 23, 2018

Software Engineer

What will your next job look like? Will it provide hands-on and technical training designed just for you-the eager self-starter? Will you have the perfect balance of being part of an established company, with a start-up, entrepreneurism like no other in the industry?

If this is the job you dreamed of…then a Software Engineering role at Dell might be perfect for you. In this role, you will be resident problem-solver, providing front-line support for Dell's Unstructured Data Storage Engineering group.

Dell Unstructured Data Storage (UDS) Product Group

Digital transformation starts with the data. Customers are prioritizing AI, IoT, and analytics initiatives that depend on massive amounts of unstructured data. In fact, IDC predicts that unstructured data volume will hit 40 Zettabytes in 2020, up from 4.4 Zettabytes in 2013. In addition, we are also working on Project Nautilus which is a key technology for IOT and streaming analytics. Storing, managing, and extracting value from this sea of data is creating new challenges and customers are increasingly turning to Dell EMC for solutions.

Dell EMC is the undisputed industry leader for unstructured data storage. Tens of thousands of customers have bet their business on UDS products including Isilon Scale-Out File Storage and ECS Object Storage. Moreover, Gartner has consistently recognized Dell EMC as the clear Magic Quadrant leader for Distributed File and Object Storage.

Summary:

As Software Engineer in the UDS group, you will have the opportunity to use your expertise to work on innovative and cutting edge technologies. You will partner with our highly skilled technical advisors, who provide solutions to our customer's most complex issues. You will constantly be challenged in developing and improving new and current technologies with the support of your team behind you.

You will be responsible for the software design and development for external customer products. You will utilize a range of applicable technologies (e.g., programming languages, compilers, assemblers, debuggers, other tools) for products used in local, networked, storage enhancements and/or new systems. Modifies existing software products to add new functions, adapt to new hardware, improve performance or enhance product usability. Participates in product development in all stages from planning and design to development, testing and documentation. Assists with the implementation of new or additional storage technology to improve infrastructure service, both locally and remotely.

Role Responsibilities

* Participates in the preparation, review and analysis of software/storage requirements and specifications
* Prepares written specifications from verbal requirements for tasks of mid-level complexity
* Prepares design, functional, technical and/or user documentation, as needed
* Uses defined software lifecycle methodologies
* Reviews and implements test strategies for software products
* Follows source code and file revision control for projects
* Clearly communicates project issues and status
* Accurately logs project schedule, defect, and other data
* Analyzes and prepares trend reports on quality metrics
* Participates in improving product quality through process and procedure improvements Provides full design, planning, configuration, documentation, deployment and top-level support ownership of storage infrastructure technologies.

Requirements

* Typically requires 0 to 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent experience
* Full use and application of standard principles, theories, concepts, and techniques based on an established body of knowledge
* Good knowledge of programming languages like C, C++, Java; operating systems; firmware; BIOS; device drivers; databases; system, network, operating system, and application administration; embedded software/firmware; tools and utilities, as applicable
* Able to code/debug moderately complex programs using either written or verbal design specifications
* Good understanding of hardware and software interactions
* Knowledge of storage networking architectures and applications
* Knowledge of storage/ network protocols and connectivity
* Knowledge of network file systems, disk-based file systems and/or file virtualization technology
* Knowledge of replication technologies and server migration strategies.

Preferences

* Good knowledge of programming languages; operating systems; firmware; BIOS; device drivers; databases; system, network, operating system, and application administration; embedded software/firmware; tools and utilities, as applicable
* Able to code/debug moderately complex programs using either written or verbal design specifications
* Good understanding of hardware and software interactions
* Knowledge of storage networking architectures and applications
* Knowledge of storage/ network protocols and connectivity
* Knowledge of network file systems, disk-based file systems and/or file virtualization technology
* Knowledge of replication technologies and server migration strategies.

Dell technologies has recent graduate opportunities across North America. By applying to this role, you become an applicant for multiple software engineering opportunities in the Seattle, WA area. Should there be an interest in your profile, a Dell team member will reach out to you regarding the specifics of the role as well as the next step in the interview process. Keep in mind our program runs from Sept - Mar and you will remain under consideration during this time frame.

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