Senior Principal Hardware Engineer

Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) builds the products that power infrastructure, solutions, and data management our customers need most. Our teams design and develop the hardware and software that connect infrastructure, accelerate computational workloads, integrate across the stack, protect data continuity, and deliver the platforms, applications, and diagnostics our customers rely on every day at enterprise scale. Some product builders follow the rules. Ours rewrite them.Within ISG, innovation isn't just about creating new technology- it's about challenging assumptions and reimagining how work gets done. Engineers define intent, author precise specifications, and orchestrate AI agents that execute at speed and scale. AI is embedded throughout our development process, helping us move faster, learn quicker, and deliver greater impact. Yet the most important contribution remains uniquely human: deciding what to build, designing how it should work, and applying the judgment needed to earn our customers' trust. When your products power critical infrastructure around the world, that responsibility matters.We move quickly toward the work that matters most. We reward experimentation, encourage bold thinking, and remove unnecessary barriers so great ideas can become reality faster. Our teams embrace a customer-first, first-to-market mindset, transforming rapid feedback into better products and better outcomes. We aren't looking for people who are content with the status quo- we look for builders who question it, improve it, and occasionally rewrite it.If you're energized by solving complex systems challenges, excited to work alongside AI to amplify your impact, and motivated by the opportunity to shape what's next instead of simply maintaining what's been done before, you'll find your place here.Senior Principal Hardware EngineerThe reputation of Dell Technologies for delivering award-winning hardware is legendary and our Hardware Engineering team is at the heart of it. We design and develop analogue as well as digital hardware products – not just computer or network hardware devices but peripherals too. Recognized for our high level of technical expertise in a variety of engineering disciplines, we’re involved across the development lifecycle – from research to the building, testing and delivery of completed products. Innovators in our field, we lead the way in exploring new concepts, approaches, processes, materials and components.Join us and help build the future of enterprise technology as a Senior Principal Hardware Engineer on our Hardware Engineering Team in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. (relocation assistance is available)What you’ll achieveAs a Senior Principal Hardware Engineer, you’ll deliver enterprise-class hardware spanning cutting-edge technologies across multiple product lines, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams within ISG. You’ll gain deep system-level expertise through end-to-end engagement in product development—from architecture and hardware design to data center environments, system configurations, supply chain operations, and field serviceability—all within a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment driven by innovation, integrity, and responsibility.Who We AreWe 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. Dell Technologies is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Read the full Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.Visit our Culture Code page to learn more about how we work and lead.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 Requirements12+ years related experience or equivalent skill; must include strong foundation in system-level product development, with a solid grasp of both the technical and business aspects, especially as they relate to data center architectureDeep understanding of computer system hardware—including mechanical racks, thermal requirements, cabling, and platform stack-ups—and how these elements come together in end-to-end system integrationExperience working within data center environments and translating infrastructure needs into scalable, reliable hardware solutionsProven ability to communicate clearly, influence stakeholders, and collaborate effectively across engineering and business teamsSkilled in project managementDesirable Degree in Hardware Engineering or related degreeCompensationDell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position is $176,000-$242,000You Will:Lead end-to-end system integration for enterprise hardware within data center environmentsDefine system architecture across racks, thermal, cabling, and platform stack-upsCollaborate cross-functionally to translate requirements into scalable, reliable designsApply engineering and project management principles to align stakeholders and deliver to cost, schedule, and performance goalsDrive technical reviews and problem solving, leveraging data center expertise and SolidWorksFull timePosting Date: 2026-09-21