Senior Principal Engineer, Thermal Systems Architect

Dell Technologies Inc.; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 176,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Technologies is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer for Thermal Controls Strategy and Architecture in Austin, Texas. The role combines thermal engineering, embedded controls, and system architecture to deliver scalable, high-performance thermal management across PowerEdge platforms.

You will lead architecture across air-cooled, liquid-cooled, hybrid, and rack-scale designs, partnering with firmware, mechanical, electrical, and systems teams to drive reliable, energy-efficient solutions and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of related experience in thermal controls or server platform development.
• Deep expertise in thermal control architectures and closed-loop controls.
• Ability to architect scalable thermal solutions across air-cooled, liquid-cooled, hybrid, or rack-scale platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define the vision and architecture for next-generation thermal control systems.
• Lead the design of advanced thermal control algorithms optimizing cooling, power, performance, reliability, and energy efficiency.
• Drive thermal control strategies for air-cooled, liquid-cooled, hybrid, and rack-scale architectures.
• Collaborate with firmware, platform, mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering teams.

Skills

Thermal control architectures

Closed-loop controls

Algorithm development

Cross-functional leadership

System architecture

Education

Engineering degree (ME/EE/CE)

Tools

Model-based engineering

Simulation tools

AI-assisted workflows

Job description

Dell Technologies is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer for Thermal Controls Strategy and Architecture in Austin, Texas. The role combines thermal engineering, embedded controls, and system architecture to deliver scalable, high-performance thermal management across PowerEdge platforms.

You will lead architecture across air-cooled, liquid-cooled, hybrid, and rack-scale designs, partnering with firmware, mechanical, electrical, and systems teams to drive reliable, energy-efficient solutions and