Dell

Principal Data Center Systems Engineer

Dell$148K — $203K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in systems development or a technical role
  • Knowledge of system architecture and rack-level liquid cooling technologies
  • Basic understanding of data center infrastructure including servers and power distribution
  • Proven ability to gather, analyze, and document technical requirements
  • Strong problem-solving and leadership skills with experience in cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement complex solutions for data center infrastructure
  • Collaborate across teams to ensure successful technical execution
  • Develop and maintain testing and troubleshooting procedures
  • Create technical documentation for infrastructure solutions
  • Analyze and resolve complex technical issues

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge technological environment
  • Ability to make a profound social impact through technology
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Focus on delivering high-quality programs and products on time
  • Engagement in complex and challenging projects
Full Job Description
Job Description

Principal Data Center Systems Engineer

Our customers' system requirements are usually highly complex. Bringing together hardware and software systems design, Systems Development Engineering operates at the very cutting edge of technology to meet them. We design and develop electronic and electro-mechanical or systems-orientated products, conduct feasibility studies on engineering proposals and prepare installation, operation and maintenance specifications and instructions. We're proud to deliver programs and products to the highest quality standards, on time and within budget.

What you'll achieve:

As a Principal Engineer, you will design and implement critical services, lead complex refactors, and champion quality. You will collaborate across teams to resolve dependencies and raise the bar for performance and reliability.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Principal Data Center Systems Engineer on our Systems Development Engineering team in Austin, Texas.

Responsibilities

You will:
  • Design and implement complex system solutions and technical requirements for enterprise data center infrastructure environments
  • Collaborate across cross-functional teams to deliver data center system interfaces and support technical execution
  • Develop and maintain testing, diagnostic, and troubleshooting procedures for data center systems and equipment
  • Create technical documentation, specifications, and test processes for new and existing infrastructure solutions
  • Analyze and resolve complex technical issues to deliver reliable, scalable, and cost-effective data center infrastructure solutions


Qualifications

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
  • 8+ years of experience in systems development or a related technical role
  • Knowledge of system architecture, rack level liquid cooling technologies and key components
  • Basic understanding of data center infrastructure including servers, fluid network, power distribution and networking
  • Proven ability to gather, analyze, and document technical requirements while collaborating effectively with internal and external teams
  • Good problem-solving, and leadership skills with experience translating complex requirements into actionable workstreams, resolving critical technical issues, and influencing cross-functional teams to achieve results


Desired Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field


Compensation

Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position is $148,000-$203,500

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