Principal Software Engineer Interview Experience - Durham, North Carolina
December 25, 2023
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
One cultural interview, really pretty standard behavioral stuff, like how you handle adversity.
The technical interview was more interesting with actual practical programming exercises. Lots of forms to fill out.
Questions
Tell me about a time when you had to work in a team.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Dell Principal Software Engineer role in Durham, North Carolina.
Success Rate
100%
Pass Rate
Dell's interview process for their Principal Software Engineer roles in Durham, North Carolina is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Dell's Principal Software Engineer interview process in Durham, North Carolina.
Dell Work Experiences
4.0
Good working culture and environment
Principal Software Engineer • Current Employee
Durham, North Carolina, United States
February 16, 2021
Pros: Good manager, good work-life balance.
Cons: Poor salary; not recognized correctly.
5.0
Very nice work environment
Principal Software Engineer • Current Employee
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
October 31, 2025
Pros: Flexibility and highly motivated teams
Cons: Working from the office became the norm.
5.0
Salary
Principal Software Engineer • Current Employee
Eldorado do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
October 27, 2025
Pros: Workload ok, and good environment.
Cons: Home office vacancies are running out.
- 4.0Good working culture and environmentPrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeDurham, North Carolina, United StatesFebruary 16, 2021Pros: Good manager, good work-life balance.Cons: Poor salary; not recognized correctly.
- 5.0Very nice work environmentPrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeDublin, Dublin, IrelandOctober 31, 2025Pros: Flexibility and highly motivated teamsCons: Working from the office became the norm.
- 5.0SalaryPrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeEldorado do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, BrazilOctober 27, 2025Pros: Workload ok, and good environment.Cons: Home office vacancies are running out.
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