Senior Principal Systems Development Engineer

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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. 

What you’ll achieve: 

As a Senior Principal Engineer, you will lead high-impact initiatives, owning end-to-end architectures and complex integration strategies. You will prototype solutions, validate patterns, and ensure non-functional requirements are met at scale. 

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Senior Principal Engineer on our Systems Development Engineering team. 

You will: 

• Architect scalable services, data flows, and interfaces with robust security and observability. 
• Lead design reviews, proofs-of-concept, and performance benchmarking for embedded/system modules. 
• Partner with product and operations to ensure reliability targets are achievable. 
• Document standards and mentor engineers in advanced design techniques. 

Essential Requirements 

• 12+ years of related experience 
• Delivery of complex systems and integrations (drivers, firmware, OS subsystems). 
• Strong automation mindset across build, test, and deploy pipelines. 
• Experience enforcing safety/security controls and proactive risk mitigation. 
• Effective stakeholder engagement and technical storytelling. 

Desirable Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree 
• INCOSE CSEP or Certified Functional Safety Engineer (IEC 61508

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. Join us to build a future that works for everyone because Progress Takes All of Us.

Application closing date: 31 - August -2026

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.