Senior Principal Firmware Architect - Networking Systems

Dell Inc.; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 172,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Technologies is seeking a Firmware Senior Principal Systems Development Engineer to lead end-to-end development of next-generation network switch platforms (L10/L11) in a fast-paced, enterprise environment. You will coordinate across hardware, firmware, software, and manufacturing teams to deliver scalable, secure networking solutions.

With 13+ years in Diags, BMC, BIOS/UEFI, and platform firmware, you’ll shape product strategy, guide architecture, and mentor cross-functional teams while

Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience developing Diags, ONIE, BMC, BIOS/UEFI, and platform firmware for networking switch products, including 100G, 400G, 800G, and 1.6T Ethernet platforms
• Strong expertise in embedded software and firmware development, including operating systems, device drivers, platform management, networking protocols, and system-level software architecture
• Deep knowledge of platform security technologies and secure development practices, including PFR, RoT/eROT, Secure Boot, code signing, threat modelling, and SDL methodologies
• Proven ability to architect, develop, debug, and optimize complex, scalable software solutions, while providing technical leadership and mentoring across cross-functional engineering teams
• Expert-level experience with UEFI/EDK II architecture, Broadcom SDKs, PHY drivers, and networking switch platforms, with a strong understanding of system integration, platform bring-up, and deployment within enterprise and hyperscale environments
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• Ability to lead, motivate and direct a workgroup; capability to influence others to achieve results

Responsibilities

• Lead the FW/Diag end-to-end development of Network L10 switch platforms and L11 rack-level solutions, driving product architecture, qualification, production readiness, and sustaining activities
• Provide technical leadership for system integration across hardware, firmware, software, cabling, optics, power, thermal, and rack infrastructure to deliver scalable, high-performance networking solutions
• Own, develop, and review Diags, ONIE, BMC, BIOS, and platform management specifications, ensuring alignment with product requirements, quality standards, and supportability objectives
• Define and drive validation, test, and integration strategies for system software and hardware components, resolving complex cross-functional issues throughout the product lifecycle
• Partner with engineering teams, ODMs, suppliers, manufacturing, and business stakeholders to manage risks, influence technology roadmaps, accelerate time-to-market, and deliver successful networking products

Skills

Diags/ONIE/BMC/BIOS-UEFI

Embedded software

Platform security

Technical leadership

System integration

Mentoring

Networking firmware

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

UEFI/EDK II

Broadcom SDKs

PHY drivers

Job description

Dell Technologies is seeking a Firmware Senior Principal Systems Development Engineer to lead end-to-end development of next-generation network switch platforms (L10/L11) in a fast-paced, enterprise environment. You will coordinate across hardware, firmware, software, and manufacturing teams to deliver scalable, secure networking solutions.

With 13+ years in Diags, BMC, BIOS/UEFI, and platform firmware, you’ll shape product strategy, guide architecture, and mentor cross-functional teams while