Dell

Senior Principal Hardware Engineer

Dell$176K — $242K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of relevant experience with a focus on system-level product development
  • Strong grasp of technical and business aspects of data center architecture
  • Deep understanding of computer system hardware and end-to-end system integration
  • Experience translating infrastructure needs into scalable hardware solutions
  • Proven communication and collaboration skills across engineering and business teams
  • Skilled in project management principles

Responsibilities

  • Lead system integration for enterprise hardware in data center environments
  • Define system architecture including racks, thermal, and cabling solutions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop reliable designs
  • Apply project management principles to achieve cost, schedule, and performance objectives
  • Drive technical reviews and problem-solving based on data center expertise

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance available if needed
  • Access to a collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Involvement in cutting-edge technology development
  • Opportunities for professional growth within a recognized company
  • Engagement across the entire product development lifecycle
Full Job Description
Job Description

Senior Principal Hardware Engineer

The reputation of Dell Technologies for delivering award-winning hardware is legendary and our Hardware Engineering team is at the heart of it. We design and develop analogue as well as digital hardware products - not just computer or network hardware devices but peripherals too. Recognized for our high level of technical expertise in a variety of engineering disciplines, we're involved across the development lifecycle - from research to the building, testing and delivery of completed products. Innovators in our field, we lead the way in exploring new concepts, approaches, processes, materials and components.

Join us and help build the future of enterprise technology as a Senior Principal Engineer on our Hardware Engineering Team in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. (relocation assistance is available if needed)

What you'll achieve

As a Senior Principal Hardware Engineer, you'll deliver enterprise-class hardware spanning cutting-edge technologies across multiple product lines, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams within ISG. You'll gain deep system-level expertise through end-to-end engagement in product development-from architecture and hardware design to data center environments, system configurations, supply chain operations, and field serviceability-all within a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment driven by innovation, integrity, and responsibility.

Responsibilities

You Will:
  • Lead end-to-end system integration for enterprise hardware within data center environments
  • Define system architecture across racks, thermal, cabling, and platform stack-ups
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to translate requirements into scalable, reliable designs
  • Apply engineering and project management principles to align stakeholders and deliver to cost, schedule, and performance goals
  • Drive technical reviews and problem solving, leveraging data center expertise and SolidWorks


Qualifications

  • 12+ years related experience or equivalent skill; must include strong foundation in system-level product development, with a solid grasp of both the technical and business aspects, especially as they relate to data center architecture
  • Deep understanding of computer system hardware-including mechanical racks, thermal requirements, cabling, and platform stack-ups-and how these elements come together in end-to-end system integration
  • Experience working within data center environments and translating infrastructure needs into scalable, reliable hardware solutions
  • Proven ability to communicate clearly, influence stakeholders, and collaborate effectively across engineering and business teams
  • Skilled in project management

Desirable
  • Degree in Hardware Engineering or related degree


Compensation

Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position is $176,000-$242,000

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