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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal System Development Engineer - **Company:** Dell Technologies Inc. - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $183,000.0 - $237,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, BIOS, Databases, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Firmware, Systems Development Life Cycle, Broadcom, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Strategies of Testing, Network Switches, Extensible Firmware Interface, Information Technology, Data Management, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/46b44106-45cb-496c-a888-7819a13eb3e0 ## About the Role * 13+ years of software development experience on Diags, ONIE BMC and BIOS fields on Networking Switch products including 100G/400G/800G/1.6T products design * Good knowledge of programming languages; operating systems; firmware; BIOS; device drivers; databases; system, network, operating system, and application administration; embedded software/firmware; tools and utilities, good knowledge of PFR/RoT/eROT and security related SDL, thread modeling, Code signing, etc * Ability to code/debug and guide others to code/debug flexible, scalable and complex programs, using either written or verbal design specifications, ability to manage, motivate, and direct a cross-functional workgroup; and drive successful negotiations * Excellent knowledge and application of engineering concepts along with effective problem-solving ability, knowledge or relevant deployment experience of the Networking Switch ecosystem * Fluent in UEFI and EDKII foundation design and delivering generic features on top of it, solid design experiences of Broadcom SDK and PHY drivers Desirable Requirements * Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or related field * Solid understanding of existing industry players in cables and optics field ## Description Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) builds the products that power infrastructure, solutions, and data management our customers need most. Our teams design and develop the hardware and software that connect infrastructure, accelerate computational workloads, integrate across the stack, protect data continuity, and deliver the platforms, applications, and diagnostics our customers rely on every day at enterprise scale. Some product builders follow the rules. Ours rewrite them. Within ISG, innovation isn't just about creating new technology- it's about challenging assumptions and reimagining how work gets done. Engineers define intent, author precise specifications, and orchestrate AI agents that execute at speed and scale. AI is embedded throughout our development process, helping us move faster, learn quicker, and deliver greater impact. Yet the most important contribution remains uniquely human: deciding what to build, designing how it should work, and applying the judgment needed to earn our customers' trust. When your products power critical infrastructure around the world, that responsibility matters. We move quickly toward the work that matters most. We reward experimentation, encourage bold thinking, and remove unnecessary barriers so great ideas can become reality faster. Our teams embrace a customer-first, first-to-market mindset, transforming rapid feedback into better products and better outcomes. We aren't looking for people who are content with the status quo- we look for builders who question it, improve it, and occasionally rewrite it. If you're energized by solving complex systems challenges, excited to work alongside AI to amplify your impact, and motivated by the opportunity to shape what's next instead of simply maintaining what's been done before, you'll find your place here. Join us and help build the future of enterprise technology. What you'll achieve: As a Senior Principal System Development Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the Diags, ONIE, BIOS, BMC and FW based on the customer's business goals, needs and general business environment creating software solutions on Networking Switch products. Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Senior Principal System Development Engineer on our Systems Engineering Dev team in Round Rock, Texas. or Santa Clara,California. Responsibilities You will: Contribute to the design and architecture of high-quality, complex systems and software/networking environments Prepare, review and evaluate the Diags, ONIE, BMC and BIOS design specifications for networking switch products and systems Contribute to the development and implementation of test strategies on Diags, ONIE, BMC and BIOS for networking switch products and systems ## Related Videos - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [How to Submit CFPs and Get into Public Speaking - Moran Weber](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2112-how-to-submit-cfps-and-get-into-public-speaking-moran-weber) - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development)