Principal Software Engineer Interview Experience - Houston, Texas
August 1, 2021
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Three interviews were conducted:
- Technical interview
- Practice interview
The questions were general or common, covering topics such as Java collections, threads, and HashMaps, along with problem-solving scenarios.
The last interview was with a manager.
Questions
Explain how multithreading, processes, HashMaps, Kubernetes, Charts, and Helm work internally.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Dell Principal Software Engineer role in Houston, Texas.
Success Rate
100%
Pass Rate
Dell's interview process for their Principal Software Engineer roles in Houston, Texas 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 Houston, Texas.
Dell Work Experiences
5.0
Great place to work and grow professionally
Principal Software Engineer • Current Employee
Houston, Texas, United States
February 14, 2022
Pros: It's a great work environment. You don't have a heavy workload, your manager cares about the team, and there's a culture of supporting us as a team. Without a doubt, Dell is one of the best companies to work for and continue to grow.
Cons: No cons so far. I would like to continue. Great.
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.
- 5.0Great place to work and grow professionallyPrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeHouston, Texas, United StatesFebruary 14, 2022Pros: It's a great work environment. You don't have a heavy workload, your manager cares about the team, and there's a culture of supporting us as a team. Without a doubt, Dell is one of the best companies to work for and continue to grow.Cons: No cons so far. I would like to continue. Great.
- 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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