Senior Electrical Architect – Laptop Platforms

Dell Technologies; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Technologies in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Principal Engineering Technologist (Electrical) to lead electrical architecture for next‑generation laptop platforms and guide engineering teams through product development.

You will drive advanced investigations, collaborate with cross-functional leaders, and deliver high‑performance, cost‑effective hardware solutions across Dell's laptop portfolio.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in analog and digital circuit design for high-performance laptops.
• Experience leading cross-functional hardware programs and delivering end-to-end solutions.
• Strong knowledge of PCIe, USB4, DDR5, DisplayPort and power delivery.

Responsibilities

• Architect and validate electrical designs balancing performance, power, cost, and reliability.
• Lead cross-functional forums, influencing product strategy and design direction.
• Mentor engineers and drive team development.
• Collaborate with global teams on architecture and platform strategy.

Skills

Analog & digital circuit design

High-speed interfaces (PCIe USB4 DDR5)

Power delivery

System-level trade-offs

Leadership & mentorship

Schematic capture

PCB motherboard design

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Cadence

SPICE

SI/PI analysis tools

Job description

Dell Technologies in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Principal Engineering Technologist (Electrical) to lead electrical architecture for next‑generation laptop platforms and guide engineering teams through product development.

You will drive advanced investigations, collaborate with cross-functional leaders, and deliver high‑performance, cost‑effective hardware solutions across Dell's laptop portfolio.