Senior Principal Hardware Development Engineer, Network Switch

Dell Technologies

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CARound Rock, TX
Salary
$190,000–$262,000 / yr
Posted
12 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

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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.

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TL;DR · Senior Principal Hardware Development Engineer, Network Switch

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As a Senior Principal Hardware Development Engineer - Network Switch within the Infrastructure Solutions Group, you will own complex product lines by shaping roadmaps from initial definition through release and sustainment. You will be responsible for translating customer needs into prioritized requirements, coordinating cross-functional execution, managing change control, and planning verification and validation checkpoints. The role requires over 12 years of experience with a portfolio of shipped products and end-to-end lifecycle ownership. Key competencies include risk analysis, test planning, and making data-driven decisions using planning tools and metrics. Desirable qualifications include a degree in engineering or computer science, certifications like PMP or Six Sigma, and proficiency with PLM/ALM tools. This role specifically addresses the technical challenges of developing hardware for network switches to support critical infrastructure and accelerate computational workloads.

Skills

Network Switch Hardware Development PLM ALM PMP PMI-ACP SAFe CMII Six Sigma DFx Risk Analysis Test Planning Change Control

What you'll do

  • Own product area roadmaps and requirements while prioritizing tasks based on impact.
  • Translate customer needs into prioritized technical requirements and delivery plans.
  • Coordinate cross-functional execution and manage change control processes.
  • Plan verification, validation, and readiness checkpoints for hardware products.
  • Drive continuous improvement through the use of metrics and retrospectives.
  • Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of complex network switch product lines.
  • Perform risk analysis and develop comprehensive test plans for new hardware.

What we're looking for

  • 12+ years of related experience with a portfolio of shipped products and end-to-end lifecycle ownership.
  • Experience with risk analysis, test planning, and change control.
  • Proficiency with planning tools and metrics to make data-driven decisions.
  • Collaborative mindset and clear communication skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (preferred).
  • Relevant certifications such as PMP/PMI-ACP, SAFe, CMII, Six Sigma/DFx, and experience with PLM/ALM tools (preferred).
  • Network switch related development experience (preferred).

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