This role pays less than
65%
of similar roles. Most pay
$169,887–$221,100
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$185k
versus about
$195k
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
64 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$170,850–$231,000
across 61 roles with salary data.
Hardware Principal Engineer joins the Hardware Engineering team to manage and govern electronic component libraries for laptop, desktop, workstation, and server platforms. This role focuses on creating and maintaining schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and padstacks while ensuring compliance with IPC-7351 and JEDEC standards for complex package types like BGAs and QFNs. The engineer will develop automation solutions using SKILL, Python, and Tcl to improve library creation and validation efficiency. Key responsibilities include establishing naming conventions, managing version control, and integrating ECAD libraries with PLM and ERP systems to align component data with approved vendor lists. The role requires expertise in the Cadence Allegro/OrCAD toolset and experience interpreting manufacturer datasheets. This position solves critical infrastructure challenges by providing high-quality, validated assets that enable design teams to move faster during the development of advanced hardware products.
Hardware Validation
Firmware
CPU
GPU
Test Automation
Debugging
Logic Analyzers
Oscilloscopes
PCIe
Power Management
Networking
Data Center Infrastructure
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