About this role

Dell Technologies is hiring a staff-level Data Center Engineer in the operations function based in Round Rock, TX. The posting calls out experience with System Design. Compensation is listed at $148,000–$203,500 per year.

Role: Data Center Engineer
Function: operations
Level: staff
Track: Tech leadership
Employment: Full-time
Location: Round Rock, TX
Department: Systems Development Engineering
Posted: Jun 23, 2026

Job description

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Principal Data Center Systems Engineer

Our customers’ system requirements are usually highly complex. Bringing together hardware and software systems design, Systems Development Engineering operates at the very cutting edge of technology to meet them. We design and develop electronic and electro-mechanical or systems-orientated products, conduct feasibility studies on engineering proposals and prepare installation, operation and maintenance specifications and instructions. We’re proud to deliver programs and products to the highest quality standards, on time and within budget.

What you’ll achieve:

As a Principal Engineer, you will design and implement critical services, lead complex refactors, and champion quality. You will collaborate across teams to resolve dependencies and raise the bar for performance and reliability.

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

You will:

Design and implement complex system solutions and technical requirements for enterprise data center infrastructure environments
Collaborate across cross-functional teams to deliver data center system interfaces and support technical execution
Develop and maintain testing, diagnostic, and troubleshooting procedures for data center systems and equipment
Create technical documentation, specifications, and test processes for new and existing infrastructure solutions
Analyze and resolve complex technical issues to deliver reliable, scalable, and cost-effective data center infrastructure 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

8+ years of experience in systems development or a related technical role
Knowledge of system architecture, rack level liquid cooling technologies and key components
Basic understanding of data center infrastructure including servers, fluid network, power distribution and networking
Proven ability to gather, analyze, and document technical requirements while collaborating effectively with internal and external teams
Good problem-solving, and leadership skills with experience translating complex requirements into actionable workstreams, resolving critical technical issues, and influencing cross-functional teams to achieve results

Desired Requirements