Server Storage Development Sr Principal System Engineer

Company: Dell
Location: Georgetown
Posted on: January 13, 2020

Job Description:

Server Storage Development Senior Principal System Engineer Competitive Salary
Austin, TX -or Round Rock, TX
Dell provides the technology that transforms the way we all work and live. But we are more than a technology company - we are a people company. We inspire, challenge and respect every one of our over 100,000 employees. We also provide them with unparalleled growth and development opportunities. We can't wait for you to discover this for yourself as a -Server Storage Development Senior Principal System Engineering on our Systems Development Engineering team in Austin, TX or Round Rock, TX.

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.Key Responsibilities

• Perform activities necessary to take a design from concept to production which may include: architecture definition, schematic reviews, design reviews, debug, test, issue resolution and factory support
• Help design and architect new innovative server storage solutions and help with integrating the storage subsystem with other subsystems within the server products
• Provide technical leadership on the server storage engineering team throughout the product lifecycle and set the technical standard for the team
• Debug and drive complex product issues to closure with true root cause and a strong sense of urgency and ownership
• Partner and work across organizations and sites to ensure success in the business
• Communicate cross-functionally, externally, and to all levels of upper management the status of all relevant management information
• Exert influence cross-functionally to meet goals and support the team
• Interact with extended teams locally and at other Dell Development centers worldwide
• Work with suppliers to meet technical deliverables and provide intuitive and innovative solutions.Essential Requirements
  • BS or MS Engineering degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering with 12+ years relevant experience
  • Design and product development experience with Enterprise Storage products
  • Strong working knowledge of key RAID concepts such as: striping, caching, parity, failure & recovery, redundancy, storage performance, and hardware acceleration
  • Ability to identify potential product weakness, provide design guidance and recommendations for improvements to subsequent redesigns, and participate in cross-functional development efforts
  • Solution level knowledge of firmware, device drivers, server and storage management strategies, and application of experience in an enterprise development team with ability to drive complex technical issues to root cause -
  • Strong embedded systems understanding and it's desired to have skills in python, UEFI, and Windows, VMWare, and Linux OS debug skills
  • Solid working knowledge of PCI-e, SAS, SATA, and SCSI protocols
  • Prior experience with high availability storage subsystems is highly desirable. -
  • Strong ability to operate and debug using PCIe and SAS/SATA protocol analyzers
  • Demonstrated ability to work under and deliver to date-driven schedules, write and analyze requirements, functional specifications, design specifications, test plans, and documentation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • The position is not a programming role, although solid concepts of high level programming languages (C/C++) is recommended.
  • Experience with virtual environments (VMs)
  • High attention to detail and must have good analytical and organizational skills
  • Possess a positive attitude in stressful situations
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment with frequent software releases
  • Ability to adapt to and work with numerous functional organizations
  • Demonstrate commitment to quality
    Benefits
    We offer highly competitive salaries, bonus programs, world-class benefits, and unparalleled growth and development opportunities - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.
    
    If you would thrive in a combined hardware and software design function, this is your opportunity to develop with Dell.
    
    Dell is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Dell are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Dell will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Learn more about Diversity and Inclusion at Dell here.

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