Senior Principal Systems Development Engineer
Senior Principal System Development 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.
Join us and help build the future of enterprise technology.
What you’ll achieve:
As a Senior Principal System Development Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the Diags, ONIE, BIOS, BMC and FW based on the customer’s business goals, needs and general business environment creating software solutions on Networking Switch products.
Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Senior Principal System Development Engineer on our Systems Engineering Dev team in Round Rock, Texas. or Santa Clara,California.
Qualifications
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 Requirements
- 13+ years of software development experience on Diags, ONIE BMC and BIOS fields on Networking Switch products including 100G/400G/800G/1.6T products design
- Good knowledge of programming languages; operating systems; firmware; BIOS; device drivers; databases; system, network, operating system, and application administration; embedded software/firmware; tools and utilities, good knowledge of PFR/RoT/eROT and security related SDL, thread modeling, Code signing, etc
- Ability to code/debug and guide others to code/debug flexible, scalable and complex programs, using either written or verbal design specifications, ability to manage, motivate, and direct a cross-functional workgroup; and drive successful negotiations
- Excellent knowledge and application of engineering concepts along with effective problem-solving ability, knowledge or relevant deployment experience of the Networking Switch ecosystem
- Fluent in UEFI and EDKII foundation design and delivering generic features on top of it, solid design experiences of Broadcom SDK and PHY drivers
Desirable Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or related field
- Solid understanding of existing industry players in cables and optics field
Compensation
Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this position is 183k - $237k.
Benefits and Perks of working at Dell Technologies
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
Responsibilities
You will:
•Contribute to the design and architecture of high-quality, complex systems and software/networking environments
•Prepare, review and evaluate the Diags, ONIE, BMC and BIOS design specifications for networking switch products and systems
•Contribute to the development and implementation of test strategies on Diags, ONIE, BMC and BIOS for networking switch products and systems
We 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.
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