Technical Staff, Performance Engineering Technologist

Dell; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 216,000 - 297,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee support programs

Job summary

Dell is seeking a Technical Staff System Performance Architect to join its team in Austin, Texas. This role focuses on optimizing performance strategies for cutting-edge PC products while ensuring collaboration with internal and external teams.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in system architecture and 15+ years of experience, along with a deep understanding of balancing power, thermals, and acoustics. Join Dell to drive innovation and contribute to exciting product developments.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in relevant field.
• Deep understanding of system architecture.
• Experience using performance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Define system performance requirements.
• Partner with teams for innovative solutions.
• Evaluate new hardware impacts on performance.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Represent organization in technical discussions.

Skills

System performance analysis

x86 processor architecture

Power and thermal balancing

Performance optimization

Collaboration with silicon vendors

AI-driven solutions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or related field

Graduate degree in a related engineering field

Job description

Technical Staff, Performance Engineering Technologist

Dell’s Client Product Group (CPG) is looking for a Technical Staff System Performance Architect to join the Thermal, Power, Performance, and Acoustics team to create new & exciting PC products. This role involves architecting, analyzing, & optimizing performance strategies of cutting‑edge PC products. The team thrives on creativity & enjoys significant design freedom to integrate the latest technologies into Dell’s award‑winning consumer & commercial products. The team works at the forefront of technology, driven by a passion for innovation, harnessing each other's strengths, & radiates a strong sense of camaraderie.

Join us to do the best work of your career & make a profound social impact as a Client System Performance Architect on our TPPA team in Austin, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Define system performance requirements and drive optimization strategies across the product lifecycle
• Partner with internal and external teams to develop innovative performance solutions using advanced analysis tools and benchmarking
• Evaluate the impact of new hardware, firmware, and software to guide system‑level trade‑offs
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks to ensure products meet performance goals
• Represent the TPPA organization in cross‑functional reviews and technical discussions

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or related field and 15+ years of experience
• Deep understanding of system and x86 processor architecture
• Strong knowledge of balancing power, thermals, and acoustics for optimal system performance
• Proven ability to assess, root cause, and triage performance impacts of new hardware/firmware/software and make strategic recommendations
• Experience collaborating with major silicon vendors and using their performance frameworks
• Proven experience applying AI-driven solutions to expand scope, accelerate development, and optimize team productivity

Desirable Requirements

• Graduate degree in a related engineering field
• Experience implementing machine‑learning‑based performance policies

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $216,000 - $297,000.

Benefits and Perks

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