Principal Systems 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 as a Principal Systems Development Engineer on our Engineering Development team in Round Rock TX to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact.

As a Principal Systems Development Engineer, you will design, define and implement complex system requirements for customers and prepare studies and analyses of existing systems. Our team drives innovative new platform architectures and detailed designs that span both HW and SW while enabling scalable design methodologies for Dell's enterprise products.

• Deliver assigned system interfaces with designs that span extended teams
• Develop design and architectural documentation defining innovative features and technologies for next generation systems.
• Design, develop and implement efficient and scalable design methods that span HW and SW layers of the system.
• Prepare test and diagnostic programs, create prototypes, and debug new features on next generation products

Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role:

• 8 to 12 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree or 6+ years with a master’s degree
• Strong understanding of computer systems
• Broad knowledge of hardware and software interactions, and ability to apply this understanding to resolve issues

• Strong communication skills with an ability to lead a workgroup
• A mixture of HW and SW experience
• Capability to influence others to achieve results

Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this position is $157,250 - $203,500

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• Job Identification R287887
• Job Category Systems Development Engineering
• Posting Date 07/13/2026, 06:51 PM
• Apply Before 09/30/2026, 03:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 401 Dell Way (RR1), Round Rock, TX, 78682, US
• Total Compensation Range USD 157250 - USD 203500
• Award winning financial wellness tools and resources
• Generous leave of absence for new parents and caregivers