Principal AI Performance Architect

Dell Technologies; Austin (TX); Vor Ort; USD 200.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dell Technologies is seeking a Principal AI Performance Architect to join the TPPA team in Austin, TX. You will forecast performance targets, model workloads, and guide architecture decisions with silicon and OS partners to optimize overall system performance.

You will leverage AI tools to scale analysis, own judgment-based decisions, and collaborate with engineering, product, and marketing teams to ensure performance requirements are met for next-generation Dell client platforms.

Qualifikationen

• Requires strong proficiency in x86 system architecture and performance trade-offs.
• Ability to forecast performance trends and make data-based trade-offs.
• Experience triaging performance bottlenecks across hardware, firmware, OS, and application layers.
• Experience with silicon vendors, control frameworks, and operating systems.
• Demonstrated use of AI-driven tools to expand analysis scope and productivity.

Aufgaben

• Conceive and define performance targets for next-generation platforms.
• Lead workload characterization and bottleneck modeling with AI benchmarking.
• Translate forecasts into architecture decisions and trade-offs across performance, power, thermals, acoustics, and battery life.
• Support cross-functional reviews on performance requirements.
• Support critical performance escalations within the area.

Kenntnisse

x86 system architecture

performance/power/thermal/acoustic

forecast performance trends

bottleneck triage

AI-driven tools

presentation to leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Jobbeschreibung

Qualifications

SUMMARY

Principal AI Performance Architect

Dell's Client Product Group (CPG) is looking for a Principal System Performance Architect to join the Thermal, Power, Performance, and Acoustics (TPPA) team in Austin, TX. You will build the forward-looking performance view for an assigned line of business (LOB) within Dell's client PC portfolio, forecasting platform performance targets, competitive shifts, and workload bottlenecks before product definition locks, so Dell sets requirements with its silicon, OS, and ODM partners. The team works at the forefront of technology, driven by a passion for innovation, harnessing each other's strengths, & radiates a strong sense of camaraderie.

You will use AI tools to scale analysis and benchmarking, and you will own the judgment-based decisions: performance target-setting, architecture trade-offs, and partner negotiations.

Join us to do the best work of your career & make a profound social impact as a Principal AI Performance Architect on our TPPA team in Austin, TX.

What you'll achieve

Dell's Engineering Mission is to deliver differentiated and disruptive products, experiences, and solutions that excite our sales teams, stun our competition, and delight our customers. Dell supports continued learning through tools and courses that build functional, technical, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

You will:

• Conceive and define performance concepts and targets for next-generation platforms within your LOB or platform family
• Lead workload characterization and bottleneck modeling for preconcept platforms, using AI tools for benchmarking and analysis
• Translate forecasts into architecture decisions and trade-offs across performance, power efficiency, thermals, acoustics, and battery life
• Support partner and cross-functional reviews with engineering, product, and marketing teams on performance requirements
• Support critical performance escalations within your area

Essential Requirements

• Strong expertise in x86 system architecture and in performance, power, thermal, and acoustic trade-offs
• Ability to forecast performance trends and make data-based trade-off decisions for a platform family
• Experience triaging performance bottlenecks across hardware, firmware, OS, and application layers
• Experience working with silicon vendors, control frameworks, and operating systems
• Demonstrated use of AI-driven tools to expand analysis scope and team productivity
• Ability to present to peers, cross-functional teams, and director-level leaders; strong communicator with a customer-first mindset

Experience

• Typically requires 8+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6+ years with a Master's degree; or 3+ years with a PhD; or equivalent experience.

Desirable Requirements

• BS in Computer Engineering or a related field
• Experience implementing machine-learning-based performance policies
• Hands-on experience with control frameworks, OS scheduling, and ETW/WPA trace analysis
• Experience with competitive benchmarking across PC platforms

Who we are

We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That is why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced technology in the industry, we are 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: 01/30/2027

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 on the Dell Technologies careers site.

About Us

Who We Are

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.

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.

Visit our Culture Code page to learn more about how we work and lead.