Principal Systems Development Engineer

Job description

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

As a Principal Engineer, you will design and implement critical services, lead complex refactors, and champion quality. You will collaborate across teams to resolve dependencies and raise the bar for performance and reliability. Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Principal Engineer on our Systems Development Engineering team.

Responsibilities

You will:

• Apply your technical expertise to resolve the toughest customer issues with urgency and precision
• Collaborate closely with R&D and cross-functional teams to resolve customer challenges, gather insights, and transfer knowledge
• Identify and provide resolutions to diverse, complex technical problems while documenting best practices
• Influence product enhancements and new features that drive PowerStore business growth

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

• Bachelors/master's with 8+ years of experience in advanced technical positions (technical support, development, solution engineering, or solution architect) within complex IT environments
• Proven track record working directly with customers with a strong sense of urgency and ownership Deep knowledge and hands-on experience in enterprise IT infrastructure and storage, with solid understanding of broader enterprise IT environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to articulate complex technical concepts Hands-on experience with Linux, VMware, Windows Server, plus foundational SAN and networking knowledge Desirable Requirements Experience with storage systems, virtualization platforms, VDI solutions (VMware/Citrix), enterprise databases, and storage performance tuning.

Scripting capabilities (Python, PowerShell, bash) and database expertise (SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle). Experience with clustering solutions and ability to motivate workgroups and influence cross-functional teams 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.

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.

Application closing date

31 October 2026 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 .