Senior Principal Systems Development Engineer

You will

Design and define system-level requirements for complex L11 rack-scale AI solutions, integrating Dell IP and partner IP into a cohesive, deployable rack. Determine system specifications, interfaces, and working parameters across compute, mechanical, thermal, software, and diagnostics for full hardware/software compatibility. Coordinate the design and integration of subsystems into complete rack-level systems that meet performance, quality, and manufacturability requirements. Ensure the manufacturability, reliability, and serviceability of rack designs, including factory enablement for large-scale production. Engage directly with customer teams to plan and prepare for their large-scale AI deployments. Coordinate with engineering SMEs across Dell’s mechanical, thermal, software, supply chain, services, and factory teams to enable full solution delivery. Conduct benchmarking, testing, and analysis across all phases of development; diagnose issues, recommend corrective actions, and document results.

Knowledge Application Applies deep, wide-ranging systems-level expertise across compute, mechanical, thermal, software, and diagnostics to develop and resolve complex rack-scale integration challenges. Understands the interrelationships across engineering disciplines and partner technologies, and applies that insight to optimize complete AI rack solutions. Directs the application of established engineering principles and guides the development of new methodologies for integrating Dell and partner IP at rack scale.

Problem Solving Works on complex system-level issues where analysis requires in-depth evaluation of variable factors across hardware, software, thermal, and mechanical domains. Determines methods and procedures on new deployment and integration assignments, exercising judgment in selecting and adapting complex techniques and evaluation criteria. Diagnoses root causes across the full rack stack and its manufacturing and deployment environment, delivering well-supported, defensible solutions.

Collaboration & Interaction Partners hands-on with engineering SMEs across Dell and with partner technology providers to deliver integrated rack-level solutions. Engages customer teams, Operations, and Product Management to plan large-scale deployments and align on solution requirements. Represents system-level and customer-deployment realities in cross-functional decisions, ensuring designs are manufacturable and deployable at scale. Conveys technical findings, trade-offs, and recommendations clearly to both engineering and non-engineering audiences.