Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) builds the products that power infrastructure, solutions, and data management our customers need most. Our teams design and develop the hardware and software that connect infrastructure, accelerate computational workloads, integrate across the stack, protect data continuity, and deliver the platforms, applications, and diagnostics our customers rely on every day at enterprise scale.

Some product builders follow the rules. Ours rewrite them.

Within ISG, innovation isn't just about creating new technology- it's about challenging assumptions and reimagining how work gets done. Engineers define intent, author precise specifications, and orchestrate AI agents that execute at speed and scale. AI is embedded throughout our development process, helping us move faster, learn quicker, and deliver greater impact. Yet the most important contribution remains uniquely human: deciding what to build, designing how it should work, and applying the judgment needed to earn our customers' trust. When your products power critical infrastructure around the world, that responsibility matters.

We move quickly toward the work that matters most. We reward experimentation, encourage bold thinking, and remove unnecessary barriers so great ideas can become reality faster. Our teams embrace a customer-first, first-to-market mindset, transforming rapid feedback into better products and better outcomes. We aren't looking for people who are content with the status quo- we look for builders who question it, improve it, and occasionally rewrite it.

If you're energized by solving complex systems challenges, excited to work alongside AI to amplify your impact, and motivated by the opportunity to shape what's next instead of simply maintaining what's been done before, you'll find your place here.

Senior Systems Development Engineer

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

What You'll Achieve

As a Senior Systems Development Engineer, you will lead applied research and advanced engineering efforts in the development of next-generation Artificial Intelligence products, serving as the lead strategist and architect for AI/compute technologies and solutions. You will work with cross-functional teams—including design engineering, systems engineering, marketing, procurement, suppliers, and business unit executives—to shape Dell's technical product strategy and drive product leadership in AI .

You will:

Define and drive long-term AI technology strategies by assimilating industry, competitive, and customer insights and aligning them with Dell's business objectives. Champion internal and external alignment of the strategy across product lines
Cultivate deep technical vendor/partner relationships, maintaining multi-year roadmaps with detailed feature trade-offs, hosting regular technology reviews, and driving Dell's requirements into next-generation vendor designs
Identify and develop differentiation opportunities through strategic analysis of industry capabilities, evaluation of potential acquisitions, and vendor/partner assessments—delivering actionable recommendations to marketing, procurement, engineering, and executive leadership
Generate Intellectual Property (IP), including multiple invention disclosures and patent filings per year, and provide technical support to Dell's legal team on IP matters
Represent Dell as a thought leader by presenting at Customer Executive Briefings, strategic industry forums, and public conferences, and by authoring white papers articulating AI technology and solution trends

QUALIFICATIONS

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

15+ years of related professional experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 12+ years with a Master's degree; or a PhD with 8+ years of experience; or equivalent experience
Expert-level knowledge in AI/compute technologies, machine learning engineering, and system-level integration
Strong experience with GPU performance benchmarking and performance tuning, with a demonstrated ability to apply findings to product strategy and architecture decisions
Proven ability to develop and maintain vendor/partner relationships, negotiate with OEMs and suppliers, and drive strategic alignment across complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Demonstrated track record of generating Intellectual Property (invention disclosures, patent filings) and authoring technical publications (e.g., white papers)

Desirable Requirements

Experience leading or mentoring within a large-scale technical community, with the ability to provide organization-wide expertise on next-generation AI initiatives
Familiarity with Dell's product portfolio, long-term business goals, and competitive landscape in AI and compute solutions

Compensation

Dell Technologies is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $123,200 – $169,400 per year.