Principal Systems Development Engineer

Job description

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, to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Principal Systems Development Engineer on our Engineering team in Round Rock, Texas .

What you’ll achieve As a Principal Systems Development Engineer , you will design, define and implement complex system requirements for customers and prepare studies and analyses of existing systems.

Responsibilities

You will:

• Lead end-to-end system solution design and delivery, collaborating across cross-functional teams to meet customer and business requirements
• Evaluate customer requests, identify technical challenges, and develop innovative, cost-effective solutions for system performance and reliability
• Design, develop, and implement testing, troubleshooting, validation, and diagnostic automation processes, including scripts, configurations, specifications, and procedures
• Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve issues, review designs, implement customizations, and ensure successful product delivery
• Provide technical leadership through documentation, reporting, mentoring system engineers, and supporting sustaining and factory teams in delivering high-quality products

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

• 8+ years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree or 6+ years with a master’s degree Advanced understanding of server system architectures
• Solid understanding of PCIe, storage and network protocols Deep knowledge of hardware and software interactions, and ability to apply this understanding to resolve issues Able to communicate clearly and effectively to technical audiences and senior management

Desirable Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership ability to guide, motivate, and influence cross-functional teams, driving collaboration and achieving business and technical objectives
• Strong technical expertise in Python and/or C/C++ programming, with advanced experience in Linux operating systems, shell scripting, and system-level development