Sr Principal Engineering Technologist - Dell

Sr Principal Engineering Technologist

From applied research to advanced engineering, the Engineering Technologist team has the expertise to shape ground-breaking products, material and processes. It’s a fascinating field of work. We’re involved in assessing the competition, developing technology and product strategies and generating intellectual property. We lead technology investigations, analyze industry capabilities and recommend potential acquisitions or vendor partner opportunities. Our insights influence product architecture and definitions. And we work with colleagues across the business to ensure our products always lead the way.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Sr Principal Engineering Technologiston our ISG CTO Storage Team in Hopkinton, Massachusetts.

What you’ll achieve
As a Sr Principal Engineering Technologist you’ll lead the management of Storage System Software Solutions across our portfolio. Collaborate with talented product teams and engineers to develop and implement innovative strategies, ensuring the delivery of top-tier solutions that drive Dell’s success.

You will

• Develop innovative ideas for ideas for Dell’s storage portfolio by keeping abreast of the latest advancements in AI infrastructure, workload orchestration, MLOps platforms, and GenAI applications

• Architect detailed product designs, specifying functionality, performance, integrations, and hardware requirements

• Lead prototyping and testing to validate design and functionality, focusing on performance and scalability

• Refine designs based on feedback, testing, and evolving requirements

• Work with cross-functional teams, partners, and customers to create POCs and MVPs, ensure seamless integration of components and technologies and mentor and uplift junior team members or peers, with a history of using unconventional thinking to achieve breakthrough solutions.

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

• 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 along with proficiency in AI-driven operations, telemetry systems, and data integration, transformation, connectivity and protocols

• Deep experience in designing, developing, and maintaining resilient software infrastructure and SaaS platforms

• Expertise in data migration, replication, synchronization, and familiarity with backup software solutions

• Proficiency in developing integrated security software solutions and a strong understanding of data security principles, including encryption and access control

• In-depth knowledge of storage management systems and APIs, including configuration, monitoring, and optimization

Desirable Requirements

• Possess advanced certifications or have published work in Storage Software Solutions, AI, deep learning, or related fields, with a track record of leading high-impact projects or initiatives in innovative tech domains.

• Active contributor to open-source projects or participate in tech communities.

Compensation: Dell is committed to Fair and Equitable compensation practices. The Base Salary Range for this role is $198,000 - $278,000.

Benefits and Perks of working at Dell Technologies

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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.

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