Senior Principal Hardware Engineer, High-Perf Networking

Dell Technologies Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 198,000 - 272,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Technologies is seeking a Hardware Senior Principal Engineer - System Integration in Santa Clara, CA. You will join the Network HW Engineering team to lead end-to-end development of next-generation Network L10 switches and L11 rack-level solutions for hyperscale, cloud, and AI infrastructure.

You will collaborate across hardware, firmware, mechanical, thermal, and supply chain teams to drive architecture, validation, and production readiness, ensuring alignment with business goals and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in networking system development, including L10 switch platforms and L11 rack-level solutions.
• Strong understanding of network switch architectures, including CPUs/ASICs and platform management.
• Proven ability to lead system definition, integration, qualification, and deployment activities with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end development and delivery of Network L10 switch platforms and L11 rack-level solutions.
• Define and drive system architecture and interface requirements across hardware, firmware, cabling, optics, power, thermal, and rack infrastructure.
• Develop and execute system validation, test, and diagnostic strategies; design tests and troubleshooting approaches.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, validation plans, and platform management requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ODMs, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to resolve complex issues and accelerate delivery.

Skills

Networking systems

System architecture

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Dell Technologies is seeking a Hardware Senior Principal Engineer - System Integration in Santa Clara, CA. You will join the Network HW Engineering team to lead end-to-end development of next-generation Network L10 switches and L11 rack-level solutions for hyperscale, cloud, and AI infrastructure.

You will collaborate across hardware, firmware, mechanical, thermal, and supply chain teams to drive architecture, validation, and production readiness, ensuring alignment with business goals and