This role pays less than
53%
of similar roles. Most pay
$177,287–$225,575
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$204k
versus about
$201k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Dell Technologies
Dell Technologies is a US-based technology company that designs and sells PCs, servers, storage and networking hardware, along with related software and IT services. Its product lines include the XPS, Latitude and Alienware PCs and the PowerEdge server and PowerStore storage families.
Dell Technologies currently has
74 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$170,000–$228,800
across 65 roles with salary data.
Firmware Senior Principal Engineer – System Development joins the Network HW Engineering team to drive the end-to-end development of next-generation Network L10 switch platforms and L11 rack-level solutions. This role involves leading product architecture, qualification, and production readiness while providing technical leadership for system integration across hardware, firmware, cabling, optics, power, and thermal components. The engineer will own and review Diags, ONIE, BMC, BIOS, and platform management specifications to ensure high-performance networking. Key technical requirements include expertise in UEFI/EDK II architecture, Broadcom SDKs, PHY drivers, and experience with 100G to 1.6T Ethernet platforms. The role also demands deep knowledge of platform security technologies like RoT/eROT, Secure Boot, and code signing. This position solves complex systems challenges for hyperscale, cloud, and AI infrastructure by developing scalable software solutions in a fast-paced environment.
What does a Firmware Engineer earn?
Median $202800 from 41 postings across 10 companies.
Firmware
Python
C
C++
Perl
Ruby
SoC Validation
Root-Cause Analysis
JTAG
Logic Analyzers
Oscilloscopes
System Architecture
Test Automation
Power Delivery
Sequencing
Bring-up