Senior Principal Systems Development Engineer

Senior Principal Systems Development Engineer Our customers’ system requirements are usually highly complex. Bringing together hardware and software systems design, Systems Development Engineering operates at the very cutting edge of technology to meet them. We design and develop electronic and electro‑mechanical or systems‑orientated products, conduct feasibility studies on engineering proposals and prepare installation, operation and maintenance specifications and instructions. We’re proud to deliver programs and products to the highest quality standards, on time and within budget. What you’ll achieve We are seeking a Principal Systems Development Engineer to serve as a hands‑on technical leader for the deployment, validation, and stabilization of advanced data center solutions. This role is deeply engaged in customer site system bring‑up, working directly with Dell internal teams, partners, and customers to ensure complex solutions are deployed successfully and achieve customer productivity within committed timelines. Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Senior Principal Engineer on our Systems Development Engineering team in Hopkinton, Massachusetts or Round Rock, Texas. Responsibilities Triage, debug and deploy Server/Storage/HPC System architectures and solutions Debugging and issue resolution at factory integration at Dell and 3rd‑party sites Support of Dell Services escalation resolution when needed Support for lab builds and customer evals Travel when required Qualifications Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role: 12+ years of experience in hardware design, system architecture, or systems engineering Strong background in deploying and debugging complex compute and networking architectures Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with customers, partners, and internal teams Familiarity with factory integration, system validation, and large‑scale solution rollouts Hands‑on experience with in‑rack and data center‑scale systems, including installation, configuration, and validation Proven experience in the design and deployment of solution‑level AI and enterprise Server/Storage/HPC data center systems Previous customer‑facing technical roles (deployment, escalation, field engineering, or solution architecture) Compensation Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this position is $172,000 to $236,500. Benefits and Perks Your life. Your health. Supported by your benefits. You can explore the overall benefits experience that awaits you as a Dell Technologies team member — right now at MyWellatDell.com Job Info Job Identification 291916 Job Category Systems Development Engineering Posting Date 06/02/2026, 08:08 PM Apply Before 06/30/2026, 04:00 AM Job Schedule Full time Locations 200 Dell Way (RR5), Round Rock, TX, 78682, US Total Compensation Range USD 172000 - USD 236500 Award winning financial wellness tools and resources Generous leave of absence for new parents and caregivers 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 here. #J-18808-Ljbffr