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Dell EMC Principal Software Engineer salaries in Bangalore / Bengaluru (Updated 2025)

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9 - 17 years exp.
₹18.8 Lakhs - ₹55 Lakhs
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18% more than the average Principal Software Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 9 - 17 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA
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9 - 17 years exp. (190 salaries)
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₹19 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr

Project & Program Management
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10 - 14 years exp. (10 salaries)
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₹18.8 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr

Engineering - Hardware & Networks
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12 - 17 years exp. (6 salaries)
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₹20 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr

Last Updated: 30 Mar 2025

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Dell EMC Principal Software Engineer Salary

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Dell Principal Software Engineer Salary

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₹15 L/yr - ₹53.2 L/yr

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Principal Software Engineer salary at Dell EMC ranges between ₹18.8 Lakhs to ₹55 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 9 years to 17 years. Salary estimates are based on 223 latest salaries received from various employees of Dell EMC.

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Experience wise Dell EMC Principal Software Engineer salaries in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Last Updated: 30 Mar 2025

Experience Avg Annual Salary
9 years  (18 salaries)

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₹23.4 L/yr - ₹49.7 L/yr
10 years  (34 salaries)

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₹18.8 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr
11 years  (29 salaries)

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₹18.8 L/yr - ₹53 L/yr
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₹22 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr
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Salary related reviews for Dell EMC

3.3

Rated by 13 employees for salary & benefits

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0
  •  posted on 25 Jun 2022

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Associates are good. Lively and co operative

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Too much politics. Negatively impacts the work. Bad compensation strategy. Biased and not transparent. Leadership is not bothered about well being of existing employees. You will only get attention when you either blackmail. Effort is not directly proportional to growth or compensation

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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There is nothing to like at all, immediate leaders don't possess software development knowledge and are too much into politics. Too much micromanagement.

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No recognition, no compensation hike, no appreciation, too much work pressure, leaders are worst, and too much tracking and micro-managements. Not worth joining the company. All day works and standups including weekends. There is too much pressure at work and there are always very strict and tight deadlines. Zero work-life balance. Downwards learning curve. Managers will force you to work on weekends as well.

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Production, Manufacturing & Engineering Department

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  •  posted on 16 Oct 2023

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Likes

Yes I like working at dell. You get good salary Good variables Work life balance. Points for hardwork and timely feedback of work. Remote work + hybrid working

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  • Skill development - Good
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Dislikes

No free food. No internet reimbursement for remote employee. Taxes on gifts card provided No Sodexo Too much trainings Too much work irrelevant to your role Like I do testing for development work of others. No health insurance for your parents.

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  • Promotions - Poor

Engineering - Hardware & Networks Department

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  •  posted on 05 Apr 2021

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There are immense learning opportunities. Trainings happen regularly and management is supportive if someone opts for a training even for the whole week. Collaboration is good across the teams as well as often company-wide events like hackathons and coding arena happens where you can showcase and groom your skills. You get a premium work-life balance, and you can work on your own terms.

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The Company is under huge debt and struggle to provide good benefits and compensation. Even the smallest of the benefits (e.g. Diwali gift) has been taken away, so you can think of what would have happened to the bigger benefits like parental insurance, allowances, etc. The company preaches a lot about its culture, but when it comes to business decisions and strategies, no one is really aware and knows the reason/intention behind it. It's like blindly following the upper management. Though the learning opportunities of new technologies are there, but your daily job would be on age-old technologies and frameworks as the company has failed to upgrade their products and still the majority of them comes under the 'legacy' category. The job security is a big question as well. Unless you are working on a product on which the top management is betting the company's future, you can be laid off anytime. The company also has partnership with other service based companies, and they transfer their own employees (Dell EMC full time employees) to other companies (I am sure you must be shocked after reading this, but trust me many of my colleagues now work on Dell EMC's products but on the payroll of some other service based organization with meager compensation and benefits). For me, the experience in Dell EMC has been good, but I have seen a lot happening which any new joiner or lateral must know before joining the company.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  posted on 23 Jun 2020

3.0
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Likes

We have flexible work from home policy from beginning. Since wfh is important thing during this time we already have that culture so nothing new and beneficial to both company and employees.

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They is lack of recognition in certain teams. Pay and growth are average. No extra facilities or rewards to encourage employees.

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Dell EMC Principal Software Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Principal Software Engineer at Dell EMC in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
The average salary of a Principal Software Engineer at Dell EMC in Bangalore / Bengaluru typically ranges from ₹18.8 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 9 years to 17 years).

The top 10% of Principal Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru at Dell EMC earn more than ₹45.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹53.0 Lakhs per year. Principal Software Engineer Salaries at Dell EMC can be higher or lower depending on factors such as the specific team, level of experience, and additional benefits like bonuses and stock options.

These estimates are based on salary data submitted by 200+ Dell EMC employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Principal Software Engineer at Dell EMC in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Software Engineer at Dell EMC in Bangalore / Bengaluru typically ranges from ₹2,33,723 to ₹2,43,154 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹18.8 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 9 years to 17 years.The take-home salary is calculated after accounting for standard deductions such as taxes, provident fund (PF), and insurance. Salary estimates are based on 200+ salaries received from various employees of Dell EMC. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.
Which companies offer higher salaries than Dell EMC for Principal Software Engineer in India?
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre ₹36.6 Lakhs to ₹40.5 Lakhs per year

These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by Dell EMC, depending on the role and experience level.
What is the salary of a Principal Software Engineer in companies similar to Dell EMC in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
The salary of a Principal Software Engineer at companies similar to Dell EMC in Bangalore / Bengaluru varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Dell R&D Center ₹33.0 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year
Dell ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹53.2 Lakhs per year
Cognizant ₹16.2 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year
NTT Data ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹15.8 Lakhs per year

These companies, which operate in similar sectors, offer competitive salaries, although the range can vary based on the company and individual experience levels.
How the salary growth look like for a Principal Software Engineer at Dell EMC in Bangalore / Bengaluru?
The salary growth for a Principal Software Engineer at Dell EMC in Bangalore / Bengaluru depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Principal Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru can expect the following growth trajectory at Dell EMC:

Experience Average Salary Range
9 years ₹23.4 Lakhs to ₹49.7 Lakhs per year
10 years ₹18.8 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year
11 years ₹18.8 Lakhs to ₹53.0 Lakhs per year
12 years ₹19.0 Lakhs to ₹53.0 Lakhs per year
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Dell EMC Principal Software Engineer salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru ranges between ₹18.8 Lakhs to ₹55 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 223 Dell EMC latest salaries received from various employees of Dell EMC.