Senior Principal Systems Development Engineer

Senior Principal Systems Development Engineer Our customers’ system requirements are usually highly complex. Bringing together hardware and software systems design, Systems Development Engineering operates at the very cutting edge of technology to meet them. We design and develop electronic and electro-mechanical or systems-orientated products, conduct feasibility studies on engineering proposals and prepare installation, operation and maintenance specifications and instructions. We’re proud to deliver programs and products to the highest quality standards, on time and within budget. Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a

Senior Principal Systems Development Engineer

on our

Systems Development Engineering

Team in

Austin, Texas.

Considering making an application for this job Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply. What you’ll achieve We are seeking a senior technical expert for complex, data-intensive environments. This role combines deep troubleshooting expertise with proactive solution design, helping customers achieve reliable, scalable, and high‑performance data ecosystems. Develop a complete understanding of customer end-to-end data ecosystems, including Databases, object stores, file systems, and streaming platforms, ETL/ELT tools, BI platforms, governance frameworks, and AI/ML environments. Drive initiatives that elevate customer experience, platform stability, and long‑term success You Will: Lead investigation and resolution of high‑severity, multi‑layer incidents involving infrastructure, Kubernetes, data engines, storage, networking, and system integrations Provide solution architecture recommendations related to performance tuning, resiliency, configuration design, and integration best practices Act as a technical bridge between Customer Support, Product Management, and R&D Escalate defects, influence roadmap decisions, and translate customer issues into actionable product improvements Identify recurring patterns, systemic risks, and opportunities for optimization Take the First Step Toward Your Dream Career Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role: Essential Requirements 12 to 15 years of related experience AI/Data Engineering:

Python development, working with datasets, and AI/ML models Database Expertise:

Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, data pipelines, Elasticsearch, MS SQL, MongoDB DevOps & Infrastructure:

Cloud platforms, Kubernetes, observability/log pipelines, library and runtime environments Desirable Requirements Bachelor’s degree or related experience Starburst or Trino experience Compensation:

Dell is committed to Fair and Equitable compensation practices. The Base Salary Range for this role is $182,750 to $236,500. Benefits and Perks of working at Dell Technologies Your life. Your health. Supported by your benefits. You can explore the overall benefits experience that awaits you as a Dell Technologies team member — right now at

Who we are We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That’s why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced tech in the industry, we’re looking for you. Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps individuals and organizations transform how they work, live and play. xhqgsiq Join us to build a future that works for everyone because Progress Takes All of Us. Dell Technologies is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Read the full Equal Employment Opportunity Policy here .

Job ID:

R286020