Senior Principal Systems Development 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. Were proud to deliver programs and products to the highest quality standards, on time and within budget.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Senior Principal Systems Development Engineer on our Systems Development Engineering Team in Bangalore.

What youll achieveAs a Senior Principal Systems Development Engineer, you will design, define and implement complex system requirements for customers and prepare studies and analyses of existing systems.You will:

• Design comprehensive test strategies and author robust test cases for validating complex X86 and ARM-based server ecosystems, encompassing hardware interfaces, firmware modules, and system-level interactions.
• Own end-to-end validation execution, including test configuration setup, hands-on testing, defect triaging, and generation of detailed diagnostic and quality reports to accelerate issue resolution and product readiness.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product development, architecture, and quality teams to expand test coverage, enhance validation depth, and elevate the overall quality of deliverables.
• Leverage AI-driven insights from product specifications, design documentation, and telemetry data to proactively identify validation gaps and optimize customer experience through predictive quality measures.
• Develop and maintain advanced test tools and automation suites for in-use and regression testing, enabling continuous validation and faster feedback loops throughout the product lifecycle.

Take the first step towards your dream careerEvery Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Heres what we are looking for with this role:Essential Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive experience in demonstrating technical leadership towards hardware and firmware validation, leading initiatives that ensure high-quality delivery of enterprise server platforms.3 years of experience in AI/ML development, with at least 1 years focused on agentic or autonomous systems.
• Spearheaded the development of intelligent test automation frameworks, integrating AI and agentic tools to drive innovation and operational efficiency. Led cross-functional validation efforts across spanning across multiple technology areas like BIOS, FPGA, BMC, GPU etc, ensuring seamless product performance and reliability.
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, AutoGPT, OpenAI API, Hugging Face).Deep understanding of LLMs, NLP, and cognitive architectures.
• Deep expertise in x86 and ARM-based architectures, with hands-on leadership in validating Server hardware and firmware integration
• Directed validation strategies involving industry-standard protocols such as I2C and IPMI, and championed adoption of standards like Redfish for modern server management.Provided technical leadership across diverse server environments, including GPU-accelerated systems and OS platforms like RHEL, Ubuntu, and Windows.

Desirable Requirements

• Bachelors degree
• Ability to lead, motivate and direct a workgroup