Senior Rack-Scale AI Systems Architect

Dell Technologies Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 272,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Technologies in Santa Clara, California seeks a Senior Principal Systems Development Engineer to own system-level architecture for L11 rack-scale AI solutions, integrating Dell IP and partner tech. You’ll work hands-on across compute, mechanical, thermal, software, diagnostics, and factory enablement.

You’ll collaborate with engineering SMEs across Dell and partners, guiding deployments from design to manufacture and ensuring scalable, repeatable AI rack deployments in data centers and

Qualifications

• 12+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8+ years with a Master's; or 5+ years with a PhD; or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience leading system-level architecture and integration of rack-scale or data center solutions, spanning compute, mechanical, thermal, software, and diagnostics.
• Computer architecture, software architectures & compute system design; DFM; Requirements management & System Requirement Specification (SRS)
• Testing strategies; Root cause problem solving & troubleshooting
• Cross-team collaboration & stakeholder engagement

Responsibilities

• Design and define system-level requirements for complex L11 rack-scale AI solutions, integrating Dell IP and partner IP into a cohesive, deployable rack.
• Determine system specifications, interfaces, and working parameters across compute, mechanical, thermal, software, and diagnostics for full hardware/software compatibility.
• Coordinate the design and integration of subsystems into complete rack-level systems that meet performance, quality, and manufacturability requirements.
• Ensure the manufacturability, reliability, and serviceability of rack designs, including factory enablement for large-scale production.
• Engage directly with customer teams to plan and prepare for their large-scale AI deployments.
• Coordinate with engineering SMEs across Dell's mechanical, thermal, software, supply chain, services, and factory teams to enable full solution delivery.
• Conduct benchmarking, testing, and analysis across all phases of development; diagnose issues, recommend corrective actions, and document results.

Skills

System-level architecture

Rack-scale integration

Cross-team collaboration

DFM & SRS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Dell Technologies in Santa Clara, California seeks a Senior Principal Systems Development Engineer to own system-level architecture for L11 rack-scale AI solutions, integrating Dell IP and partner tech. You’ll work hands-on across compute, mechanical, thermal, software, diagnostics, and factory enablement.

You’ll collaborate with engineering SMEs across Dell and partners, guiding deployments from design to manufacture and ensuring scalable, repeatable AI rack deployments in data centers and