Solutions Validation Architect

Solutions Validation Architect When your products transform the way we live and work, nothing can be left to chance. Our Test Engineering team takes charge of the testing, evaluation and validation of all our devices. We’re a team of expert engineers responsible for the development of all test cases and test tools to ensure the functionality and compatibility of our products.

We’re involved in the whole testing process from preparing test and diagnostic programs to recommending changes in testing equipment procedures and designing new testing equipment.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Validation Architect in our Validation Engineering Team in Austin, Texas.

What you’ll achieve

In this role, you will define and influence solution‑level validation architectures that span multiple subsystems and technologies, ensuring end‑to‑end customer experience quality. Partner with Hardware, Software, Firmware, Platform, Security, and Services Architecture teams to embed validation strategy early in solution definition and design phases. Drive alignment between solution requirements, use cases, and validation methodologies across globally distributed execution teams. Influence execution readiness by identifying required skills, labor, schedules, tools, environments, and automation to validate complex, integrated solutions.

Act as a thought leader for validation across the Client Solutions portfolio, shaping standards, best practices, and future investment priorities.

Accountabilities Define, influence, and review solution‑level validation strategies, test plans, and test case architectures for new and existing integrated solutions.

Ensure validation coverage across critical dimensions, including functionality, performance, reliability, security, compatibility, interoperability, manageability, and usability.

Identify gaps in validation tooling, frameworks, automation, and environments; advocate for and guide development of next‑generation capabilities.

Harvest intelligence from validation execution teams, field data, and customer feedback to continuously improve solution validation effectiveness.

Provide Engineering and Product Leadership with high‑level solution validation strategies, risk assessments, and readiness assessments.

Interface with external validation partners and ecosystem stakeholders to ensure aligned and comprehensive validation coverage across the solution lifecycle.

Take the first step towards 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 Deep understanding of end‑to‑end client solutions, including hardware platforms, firmware, operating systems, software, drivers, BIOS, security features, and services

Extensive experience with validation and verification principles applied to complex integrated systems or solutions

Demonstrated ability to think architecturally across multiple domains and translate business and customer needs into validation strategies
12+ years of experience in a large‑scale technology corporationBS in Engineering or equivalent experience (Hardware, Electrical, Computer, Systems, or Software Engineering preferred)

Desirable Requirements Typically requires 12+ years of related experience in a professional role with a Bachelor's degree; or 8+ years with a Master's degree; or 5+ years with a PhD; or equivalent experience

Background in PC OEM/ODM environments (e.g., Dell, HP, Lenovo, Asus, Compal, Foxconn) and/or technology ecosystem partners (e.g., Microsoft, Intel, AMD) and significant experience in PC technology corporations (ex. Microsoft, Intel, AMD, etc)
Compensation Dell is committed to fair and equitable…