[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 · Franklin, MA # Principal Engineer, Solutions Architecture Franklin, MA, United States Remote Full-time Senior individual contributor $134,000-$184,800 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/299878) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Dell Technologies](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dell-technologies/) / Principal Engineer, Solutions Architecture ## Job description Validation Engineer What you’ll achieve As a Validation Engineer, you will be responsible for the development and support of automation software used to configure, validate, audit, and collect asset information during the manufacturing and deployment of Dell enterprise rack-based offerings. You will work with cross-functional teams — including Marketing, Architecture, System Engineering, Sales, Support, Integration, and Validation — on cloud computing rack-based solutions in a fast-paced, "start-up" environment. Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Validation Engineer on our Services Integration team in Round Rock, TX. ## Responsibilities You will: Lead the integration of several software tool suites used for system configuration, system updates, system management, and integration validation. Develop Linux shell scripts, Perl, and Python packages to support testing and deployment activities across different environments. Collaborate with Dell Product Group to streamline the delivery of packaged VMware-based appliances into GSP-RI rack-based offerings. Support sample demand builds and coordinate priorities across all GSP-RI business bases, including performing system concept evaluations, proof-of-concept builds, performance benchmarking, power measurements, and stress-testing. Help expand GIS-RI technology acceptance both within and beyond the existing customer base by creating products that integrate into customer environments and can be deployed, updated, and managed seamlessly. ## 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 experience in embedded development of server control and management systems, with deep understanding of Linux and strong working knowledge of BIOS/BMC firmware. ### Fluency in modern networking technology 400/100Gb, Mellanox InfiniBand, Cisco Nexus, Arista, SFP+ Twinax, Fiber optics, and Dell Networking. Deep understanding of Dell Enterprise server and storage technology, including PowerEdge and PE-C server platforms, server BIOS and BMC/iDRAC, switches, PDUs, and serial aggregators. Knowledge of IPMI standards and industry-standard system management console solutions. Knowledge of cloud/big data software stack models and experience with provisioning and deployment of open-standard software stacks. Thorough understanding of RedHat and Ubuntu Linux distributions and applicability of Linux-based solutions on enterprise-class dense and traditional server platforms. Deployment and provisioning experience with Linux and Windows OS, software stacks, and virtualization technologies such as VMware. Desirable Requirements Experience with a BSCE, BSCS, or equivalent degree. Thorough understanding of appropriate technologies, vendor products, and competitors' offerings, along with working insight and skill to effectively manage cultural differences Compensation Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position is $134,000-$184,800 (dependent on level). ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 15, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 4 days - Location: Franklin, MA, United States - Work arrangement: Remote - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $134,000-$184,800[Apply on Dell Technologies’s careers site →](https://iawmqy.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/299878) ## More jobs at Dell Technologies ### [Electrical Principal Engineer – Cables & Optics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dell-technologies/jobs/f2aeada4d52ac11b85e2/) Franklin, MA, United States ### [Hardware Principal Engineer – System Integration](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dell-technologies/jobs/fe3d96f0aad49b9d5a6f/) Franklin, MA, United States ### [Hardware Senior Principal Engineer – System Integration](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dell-technologies/jobs/6be3977854438ee0605a/) Franklin, MA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Principal Software Engineer – Mobile Software Architecture](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/914589d5d4db917886f4/) Qualcomm · San Diego, California, United States of America ### [Principal Technical Program Manager, Applied AI Solutions, Applied AI Solutions Acceleration Solutions Architecture](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/775c33dbd8cf6fcda388/) Amazon · US, WA, Seattle ### [Principal, Architecture](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/2fddb211c71c079406e7/) Cargill · Wayzata, Minnesota ### [DSS Architecture Principal Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/0b87df29f4a37f0ad16a/) JPMorganChase · Jersey City, NJ, United States ### [Pre-Sales Representative Lead, Solutions Architecture](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fidelity-national-information-fis/jobs/3f93bbabe200db93d2c5/) Fidelity National Information (FIS) · Orlando, FL, United States of America OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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