[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Dell Technologies jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dell-technologies/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Dell Technologies · Round Rock, TX # Senior Principal Systems Development Engineer Round Rock, TX, United States On-site Senior individual contributor $182,750 - $236,500 Operations Listed on Dell Technologies’s official careers site. Posted October 15, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Dell Technologies’s careers site →](https://iawmqy.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/295843) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Dell Technologies](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dell-technologies/) / Senior Principal Systems Development Engineer ## Job description 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 standards, on time and within budget. ### What you’ll achieve As a Senior Principal Engineer, you will lead high-impact initiatives, owning end-to-end architectures and complex integration strategies. You will prototype solutions, validate patterns, and ensure non-functional requirements are met on a scale. 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 Round Rock, TX. ## Responsibilities ### What you’ll achieve As a Senior Principal Engineer, you will lead high-impact initiatives, owning end-to-end architectures and complex integration strategies. You will prototype solutions, validate patterns, and ensure non-functional requirements are met on a scale. 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 You will: Evaluate custom solution requests from sales teams, assess technical feasibility, and identify any challenges or risks before committing to a project. Coordinate with downstream engineering teams to schedule builds, plan validation activities, and ensure factory readiness for each custom project. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing effectively and knowing when to escalate or seek support. Determine material requirements and work cross-functionally to ensure all resources are in place for successful program execution. Collaborate with global sales and engineering stakeholders across the global engineering teams to deliver customized server solutions on time. ## 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: Strong, broad engineering knowledge at the hardware level with a solid understanding of full system architecture and how all components work together. Proven ability to multitask and manage multiple fast-paced projects with short development cycles (weeks to months). Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively and find solutions outside of conventional approaches. Effective networking and communication skills with the ability to engage and collaborate across multiple teams and stakeholders. ### Desirable Requirements Experience with server product lines and/or previous work on platform development teams. Background working directly with customers and translating their needs into actionable engineering plans. Compensation Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this position is $182,750 - $236,500 Benefits We offer highly competitive salaries, bonus programs, world-class benefits, and unparalleled growth and development opportunities — all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 15, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Aug 20, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 60 days - Location: Round Rock, TX, United States - Work arrangement: On-site - Pay: $182,750 - $236,500[Apply on Dell Technologies’s careers site →](https://iawmqy.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/295843) ## More jobs at Dell Technologies ### [Electrical Senior Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dell-technologies/jobs/7449137e52241ec1b8e5/) Round Rock, TX, United States ### [Electrical Systems Senior Principal Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dell-technologies/jobs/7ca4bc55b5c7801da4e5/) Round Rock, TX, United States ### [Global Head, Business Continuity](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dell-technologies/jobs/c54c23478b392e9fe6fa/) Round Rock, TX, United States ### [Messaging and Streaming Platform Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dell-technologies/jobs/23de53eba6f1e56eaede/) Round Rock, TX, United States ### [Principal Systems Development Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dell-technologies/jobs/379e0b47bce971eb2b7d/) Round Rock, TX, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Systems Engineer Principal – Lead Systems Engineer - Sign On Bonus](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/657e2c9d99a45a32a818/) BAE Systems · Boulder, Colorado, United States ### [Systems Engineer Sr Principal – Chief Systems Engineer - Sign On Bonus](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/500ef082f8a4f129959e/) BAE Systems · Boulder, Colorado, United States ### [Principal Quantum Engineer - Quantum Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/b53b78e06278418a90ae/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond ### [Systems Engineer, Principal - Survivability & Nuclear Hardness](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/af4801ff6b18729abfac/) Lockheed Martin · Littleton, CO ### [Engineer Systems / Principal Engineer Systems - System Design & Tool Development](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/0b67ea298bad2b06d127/) Northrop Grumman · United States-Florida-Melbourne OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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