HPC 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 standards, on time and within budget.
Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a HPC Senior System Development Engineer on our HPC Solutions Engineering Team in Austin Texas, United States.
What you’ll achieve
As a HPC Principal Systems Development Engineer, you will design, define and implement complex system requirements for customers and prepare studies and analyses of existing systems.
You will:
Indirect lead, motivate and direct a workgroup to deliver HPC cluster architecture, deployment, and management
Deliver assigned system interfaces with design and process across extended teams
Prepare documentation for inspection/testing procedures
Design, develop and implement cost effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems and equipment
Prepare test and diagnostic programs, design test fixtures and equipment and complete specifications and procedures for new products
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
Demonstrated leadership and autonomy, with the ability to drive initiatives, set technical direction by influencing indirectly team.
Extensive hands‑on experience with HPC cluster architecture, deployment, and management, including underlying building blocks, provisioning frameworks, and cluster management tools (Bright, Omnia, OCAHMI).
Deep knowledge with the Linux Operating System in an integration engineering context.
Experience in integration and system testing, including the ability to create test plans and test scenarios
Significant hands‑on proficiency with Ethernet and InfiniBand interconnects and strong understanding of system management interfaces/tools such as IPMI and out‑of‑band management frameworks.
Desirable Requirements
Understanding Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA processor architectures, with exposure to NVIDIA GPGPUs.
Experience optimizing HPC applications in industry verticals and developing end‑to‑end HPC solution proposals for customer requirements
Compensation
Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this position is $148,000.00- $222,000.00
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 MyWellatDell.com.
Benefits highlights:
Choice of medical coverage
Competitive bonus & commission programs
Wellness program with medical premium discounts
401(k) Plan with before-tax and Roth contributions
Generous Time Off Programs
Team member discounts on Dell products
Fitness Reimbursement
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: March 31st,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.
Top Skills
What We Do
Technology drives human progress. This tenet is the core of our business and vision. Our customers and team members are integral to our continuing success as we provide the essential infrastructure for organizations to transform their digital futures.
