Principal Systems Development Engineer
AI summary of the role
Principal-level systems engineering role owning the architecture and integration of Dell's L11 rack-scale AI solutions, spanning compute, mechanical, thermal, software, diagnostics, and factory enablement.
What you’ll do
- Design and define system-level requirements for L11 rack-scale AI solutions integrating Dell and partner IP
- Coordinate subsystem integration into complete rack-level systems meeting performance, quality, and manufacturability requirements
- Ensure manufacturability, reliability, and serviceability of rack designs including factory enablement for large-scale production
- Engage directly with customer teams to plan and prepare for large-scale AI deployments
What you’ll bring
- 8+ years related experience with Bachelor's degree; or 6+ years with Master's; or 3+ years with PhD; or equivalent
- Hands-on experience with system-level architecture and integration of rack-scale or data center solutions spanning compute, mechanical, thermal, software, and diagnostics
- Expertise in computer architecture, software architectures, compute system design, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
- Proficiency in requirements management and System Requirement Specification (SRS)
Technologies
L11 rack-scale AI · compute · mechanical · thermal · software · diagnostics · DFM · SRS · factory enablement · data center
About Dell Technologies
Dell sells servers, storage, networking, and PCs to enterprises and consumers worldwide, with a fast-growing AI Factory infrastructure business.
Public · 5000+ people
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Principal Systems Development Engineer Help architect and deliver Dell's L11 rack-scale AI solutions: fully integrated racks that bring Dell IP and partner technologies together to fuel our customers' AI growth. As a Principal Systems Development Engineer, you'll own the system-level architecture and engineering of complete AI racks across compute, mechanical, thermal, software, diagnostics, and factory enablement. Working hands-on at Dell facilities, Dell factories, and customer data centers, you'll partner with engineering SMEs across Dell and with partner technology providers to turn complex, large-scale AI deployments into repeatable, manufacturable solutions. This is a highly visible role spanning Engineering, Operations, and Product Management, with direct impact on how the world's most demanding AI infrastructure gets built and deployed. Join us to do the best work of your
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Principal Systems Development Engineer Help architect and deliver Dell's L11 rack-scale AI solutions: fully integrated racks that bring Dell IP and partner technologies together to fuel our customers' AI growth. As a Principal Systems Development Engineer, you'll own the system-level architecture and engineering of complete AI racks across compute, mechanical, thermal, software, diagnostics, and factory enablement. Working hands-on at Dell facilities, Dell factories, and customer data centers, you'll partner with engineering SMEs across Dell and with partner technology providers to turn complex, large-scale AI deployments into repeatable, manufacturable solutions. This is a highly visible role spanning Engineering, Operations, and Product Management, with direct impact on how the world's most demanding AI infrastructure gets built and deployed. Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Principal Systems Development Engineer on our Systems Development Engineering team in Round Rock, Texas or Hopkinton, Massachusetts. Responsibilities 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 h [... source excerpt omitted ...] formance, 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, mechanica [... source excerpt omitted ...] tions. 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. Qualifications Essential Requirements 8+ years of related experience in a professional role with a Bachelor's degre
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