Dell Technologies
Principal Engineer, Solutions Architecture
Dell Technologies is hiring a Principal Engineer, Solutions Architecture in Franklin, MA, United States. Posted October 15, 2026.
Job at a glance
- Company
- Dell Technologies
- Location
- Franklin, MA, United States
- Pay
- $134,000 – $184,800
- Workplace
- Remote
- Employment
- Full-time
- Sector
- Engineering & Technology
- Posted
- October 15, 2026
- First scanned
- October 15, 2026
About the job
Validation Engineer
What you’ll achieve
As a Validation Engineer, you will be responsible for the development and support of automation software used to configure, validate, audit, and collect asset information during the manufacturing and deployment of Dell enterprise rack-based offerings. You will work with cross-functional teams — including Marketing, Architecture, System Engineering, Sales, Support, Integration, and Validation — on cloud computing rack-based solutions in a fast-paced, "start-up" environment.
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Responsibilities
You will:
- Lead the integration of several software tool suites used for system configuration, system updates, system management, and integration validation.
- Develop Linux shell scripts, Perl, and Python packages to support testing and deployment activities across different environments.
- Collaborate with Dell Product Group to streamline the delivery of packaged VMware-based appliances into GSP-RI rack-based offerings.
- Support sample demand builds and coordinate priorities across all GSP-RI business bases, including performing system concept evaluations, proof-of-concept builds, performance benchmarking, power measurements, and stress-testing.
- Help expand GIS-RI technology acceptance both within and beyond the existing customer base by creating products that integrate into customer environments and can be deployed, updated, and managed seamlessly.
Qualifications
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
- Strong experience in embedded development of server control and management systems, with deep understanding of Linux and strong working knowledge of BIOS/BMC firmware.
- Fluency in modern networking technology: 400/100Gb, Mellanox InfiniBand, Cisco Nexus, Arista, SFP+ Twinax, Fiber optics, and Dell Networking.
- Deep understanding of Dell Enterprise server and storage technology, including PowerEdge and PE-C server platforms, server BIOS and BMC/iDRAC, switches, PDUs, and serial aggregators.
- Knowledge of IPMI standards and industry-standard system management console solutions.
- Knowledge of cloud/big data software stack models and experience with provisioning and deployment of open-standard software stacks.
- Thorough understanding of RedHat and Ubuntu Linux distributions and applicability of Linux-based solutions on enterprise-class dense and traditional server platforms.
- Deployment and provisioning experience with Linux and Windows OS, software stacks, and virtualization technologies such as VMware.
Desirable Requirements
- Experience with a BSCE, BSCS, or equivalent degree.
- Thorough understanding of appropriate technologies, vendor products, and competitors' offerings, along with working insight and skill to effectively manage cultural differences
Compensation
Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position is $134,000-$184,800 (dependent on level).
About Us
Who We Are
We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That’s why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced tech in the industry, we’re looking for you.
Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps individuals and organizations transform how they work, live and play. Join us to build a future that works for everyone because Progress Takes All of Us.
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Additional Information
- Job Identification: 299878
- Job Category: Solutions Architecture
- Posting Date: 2026-10-15
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Locations: 50 Constitution Boulevard, Franklin, MA, 02038, US (Field)
- Total Compensation Range: USD 134,000 - USD 184800