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# Sr. Principal System Engineer

- **Company:** Tech Data
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $236,000.0 - $325,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, ARM Architecture, Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Systems Architecture, AI Platforms, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://synnex.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/hyvecareers/job/US--Oregon---Statewide/Sr-Principal-System-Engineer_R54412

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.

 * 15+ years of progressive systems engineering experience.

 * Deep expertise in server, storage, networking, AI and cloud infrastructure.

 * Experience with x86 and ARM architectures.

 * Strong leadership, communication and customer-facing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Master's degree preferred.

 * Experience with GPU-based AI platforms and accelerator technologies.

 * Knowledge of OCP architectures and hyperscale environments.

 * Patent, publication or recognized industry contributions.

## Description

Lead architecture, design, integration, and deployment of next-generation AI, cloud, storage, and hyperscale data center platforms while serving as a strategic technical leader across the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

 * Lead system architecture for server, storage, AI and cloud platforms.

 * Define product requirements and translate customer needs into scalable solutions.

 * Drive architectural decisions involving compute, networking, storage, power, cooling and systems management.

 * Serve as primary technical advisor for customers and executive stakeholders.

 * Lead NPI readiness, design reviews and complex issue resolution.

 * Mentor senior engineers and influence technology roadmaps.


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