Solutions Validation Architect

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 156,400 - 202,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

Dell Technologies is seeking a Solutions Validation Architect in Austin, Texas, responsible for defining validation architectures and ensuring quality across customer experiences. The role requires extensive experience in validating integrated systems and knowledge in hardware, firmware, and software solutions.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in tech, a BS in Engineering, and engage with teams to shape validation strategies. The position offers a competitive salary range of $156,400-$202,400 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a large‑scale technology corporation.
• Experience in PC OEM/ODM environments preferred.
• Background in PC Technology corporations appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Define and influence solution‑level validation architectures.
• Ensure validation coverage across critical dimensions.
• Identify gaps in validation tooling and advocate for development.

Skills

Deep understanding of end‑to‑end client solutions

Experience with validation and verification principles

Architectural thinking across multiple domains

Education

BS in Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

Solutions Validation Architect

When your products transform the way we live and work, nothing can be left to chance. Our Test Engineering team takes charge of the testing, evaluation and validation of all our devices. We’re a team of expert engineers responsible for the development of all test cases and test tools to ensure the functionality and compatibility of our products. We’re involved in the whole testing process from preparing test and diagnostic programs to recommending changes in testing equipment procedures and designing new testing equipment.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Validation Architect in our Validation Engineering Team in Austin, Texas.

What you’ll achieve

In this role, you will define and influence solution‑level validation architectures that span multiple subsystems and technologies, ensuring end‑to‑end customer experience quality. Partner with Hardware, Software, Firmware, Platform, Security, and Services Architecture teams to embed validation strategy early in solution definition and design phases. Drive alignment between solution requirements, use cases, and validation methodologies across globally distributed execution teams. Influence execution readiness by identifying required skills, labor, schedules, tools, environments, and automation to validate complex, integrated solutions. Act as a thought leader for validation across the Client Solutions portfolio, shaping standards, best practices, and future investment priorities.

Accountabilities

• Define, influence, and review solution‑level validation strategies, test plans, and test case architectures for new and existing integrated solutions.
• Ensure validation coverage across critical dimensions, including functionality, performance, reliability, security, compatibility, interoperability, manageability, and usability.
• Identify gaps in validation tooling, frameworks, automation, and environments; advocate for and guide development of next‑generation capabilities.
• Harvest intelligence from validation execution teams, field data, and customer feedback to continuously improve solution validation effectiveness.
• Provide Engineering and Product Leadership with high‑level solution validation strategies, risk assessments, and readiness assessments.
• Interface with external validation partners and ecosystem stakeholders to ensure aligned and comprehensive validation coverage across the solution lifecycle.

Take the first step towards your dream career

Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role:

Essential Requirements

• Deep understanding of end‑to‑end client solutions, including hardware platforms, firmware, operating systems, software, drivers, BIOS, security features, and services.
• Extensive experience with validation and verification principles applied to complex integrated systems or solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to think architecturally across multiple domains and translate business and customer needs into validation strategies.
• 10+ years of experience in a large‑scale technology corporation.
• BS in Engineering or equivalent experience (Hardware, Electrical, Computer, Systems, or Software Engineering preferred).

Desirable Requirements

• Background in PC OEM/ODM environments (e.g., Dell, HP, Lenovo, Asus, Compal, Foxconn) and/or technology ecosystem partners (e.g., Microsoft, Intel, AMD).
• Significant experience in PC Technology corporations (ex: Microsoft, Intel, AMD, etc.)

Compensation

Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this position is $156,400-$202,400.

Benefits and Perks of working at Dell Technologies

Your life. Your health. Supported by your benefits. You can explore the overall benefits experience that awaits you as a Dell Technologies team member — right now at MyWellatDell.com

Who we are

We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That’s why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced tech in the industry, we’re looking for you.

Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps individuals and organizations transform how they work, live and play. Join us to build a future that works for everyone because Progress Takes All of Us.

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