Senior Electrical Systems Architect — Laptop Platforms

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

Job summary

Dell Technologies is seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Systems Architect in Austin to lead electrical architecture for next‑generation laptop platforms and guide engineering teams through all product development phases.

You will drive technology assessments, prototype development, and alignment with product strategy while mentoring engineers and delivering high‑performance, cost‑effective solutions across Dell's laptop portfolio.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in analog and digital circuit design.
• High‑speed interfaces such as PCIe, USB4, DDR5, DisplayPort.
• Strong system‑level trade‑offs across electrical, mechanical, thermal, firmware, and BIOS domains.
• Experience leading cross‑functional programs to completion.
• Schematic capture and PCB motherboard design experience.

Responsibilities

• Architect and validate electrical designs balancing performance, power, cost, and reliability.
• Serve as primary technical authority in cross‑functional forums to influence strategy.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent, providing technical guidance and career development.

Skills

Circuit design

High‑speed interfaces

Trade‑offs awareness

Leadership

Schematic capture

PCB design

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree + 12+ yrs

Master's degree + 8+ yrs

PhD + 5+ yrs

Tools

Cadence

SPICE

SI/PI tools

Job description

Dell Technologies is seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Systems Architect in Austin to lead electrical architecture for next‑generation laptop platforms and guide engineering teams through all product development phases.

You will drive technology assessments, prototype development, and alignment with product strategy while mentoring engineers and delivering high‑performance, cost‑effective solutions across Dell's laptop portfolio.