Principal Systems Development Engineer
Dell Technologies · Posted Nov 4
Enterprise infrastructure, personal computers, servers, storage, and cloud technology solutions
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About the role
Systems Development Engineering at Dell brings together hardware and software systems design to meet highly complex customer requirements, developing electronic or electro-mechanical systems-oriented products and related specifications. The team supports products such as PowerStore and focuses on delivering high-quality programs on time and within budget. This Principal Engineer role designs and implements critical services, leads complex refactors, resolves customer issues, and works with R&D and cross-functional teams to improve performance and reliability.
What you will do
- 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
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- 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
Preferred qualifications
- 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
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Dell Technologies
Dell Technologies is a multinational technology company that develops, sells, repairs, and supports computers and related products and services. The company provides foundational infrastructure for enterprises, ranging from personal computers and servers to cutting-edge AI factories and cloud data solutions.
- Industry
- Hardware
- Company size
- 10001+ employees
- Founded
- 1984
- Location
- Round Rock, Texas, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer
David Kennedy
Chief Financial Officer
John Roese
Global Chief Technology Officer & Chief AI Officer
Jennifer Saavedra
Chief Human Resources Officer
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