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# Senior Principal Hardware Development Engineer

- **Company:** Dell Technologies Inc.
- **Location:** Santa Clara, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $190,000.0 - $262,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Configuration Management, Hardware Design, Network Switches, Information Technology, Data Analytics
- **Published:** September 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/ba3f2367-cfe6-4162-ad38-35d0d894ebac

## About the Role

* 12+ years of related experience with portfolio of shipped products and end-to-end lifecycle ownership
 * Experience with risk analysis, test planning, and change control
 * Proficiency with planning tools and metrics; data-driven decisions
 * Collaborative mindset and clear communication

Desirable Requirements

 * Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field
 * Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP/PMI-ACP, SAFe, CMII, Six Sigma/DFx) and experience with PLM/ALM tools
 * Network switch related development experience

## Description

As a Senior Principal Hardware Development Engineer, you will own complex product lines, shaping roadmaps from definition through release and sustainment. You will translate customer needs into prioritized requirements and delivery plans. You will orchestrate cross-functional execution, ensuring quality, compliance, and readiness.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Senior Principal Hardware Development Engineer in Santa Clara, Califronia or Round Rock, Texas.

Responsibilities

You will:

 * Own product area roadmaps and requirements; prioritize for impact
 * Coordinate cross-functional execution and change control
 * Plan verification, validation, and readiness checkpoints
 * Drive continuous improvement via metrics and retrospectives


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