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# Senior Principal Systems Development Engineer

- **Company:** Dell Technologies Inc.
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $198,000.0 - $272,000.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** X86 Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Ethernet, Firmware, Systems Development Life Cycle, Release Management, Broadcom, Systems Architecture, System Testing, AI Infrastructure, Network Switches, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/27997581/Senior-Principal-Systems-Development-Engineer-California-Santa-Clara-1312

## About the Role

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., * 15+ years of experience in networking system development, including L10 switch platforms and L11 rack-level solutions supporting 100G, 400G, 800G, and next-generation Ethernet technologies.

 * Strong understanding of network switch architectures, including Intel x86 processors, Broadcom ASICs, PHY devices, platform management controllers, and overall system-level design and integration.
 * Deep knowledge of hardware and firmware interactions, system bring-up, platform validation, debugging, and root-cause analysis across complex networking products.
 * Proven ability to lead system definition, integration, qualification, and deployment activities while driving technical decisions across cross-functional engineering teams and external partners.
 * Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence technical direction, communicate across organizational levels, and balance technical and business objectives.

Desirable Requirements

 * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field; Master's degree preferred.
 * Experience mentoring and developing engineers while fostering a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture.

## Description

As a Senior Principal System Development Engineer, you will be part of the end-to-end development of next-generation Network L10 switches and L11 rack-level solutions for hyperscale, cloud, and AI infrastructure. Working in a fast-paced environment where innovation, technical leadership, and execution excellence are highly valued, you will drive product strategy, architecture, and delivery from concept through production. You will collaborate across hardware, firmware, mechanical, thermal, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to develop scalable, high-performance networking solutions while ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer requirements, and technology roadmaps., * Drive end-to-end development and delivery of Network L10 switch platforms and L11 rack-level solutions, including product definition, architecture, integration, qualification, production release, and sustaining activities

 * Define and drive system architecture and interface requirements across hardware, firmware, cabling, optics, power, thermal, and rack infrastructure to deliver scalable, high-performance networking solutions
 * Develop and execute system validation, test, and diagnostic strategies; design test methods, fixtures, procedures, and troubleshooting approaches to ensure product quality, reliability, and manufacturability
 * Prepare and review technical specifications, validation plans, inspection procedures, and platform management requirements to ensure alignment with product, quality, and supportability objectives
 * Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, ODMs, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to resolve complex technical issues, manage program risks, and accelerate product delivery throughout the lifecycle


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