AI Performance Engineer

AI Performance Engineer

Dell's Client Product Group (CPG) is seeking an AI Performance Engineer to join the PC Systems Performance team. In this role, you will build foundational expertise in system-level performance engineering by using AI and working alongside senior engineers to optimize the design of next-generation PC platforms. You'll tackle performance characterization, power efficiency, thermal optimization, and acoustic tuning across mobile and desktop systems. Our team thrives on creativity and enjoys significant design freedom to bring the latest technologies into Dell's award-winning consumer and commercial products.

What you’ll achieve:

As an AI Performance Engineer, you will work at the forefront of technology, driven by a team that has a passion for innovation, harnessing each other's strengths, & radiates a strong sense of camaraderie.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as an AI Performance Engineer on our TPPA team in Austin, Texas.

Responsibilities

You will:

• Contribute to developing autonomous tools for the execution of performance benchmarks, lab automation, and system characterization tests on PC platforms.
• Develop/apply AI-assisted tools to analyze performance data to identify optimization opportunities and present findings with clear visualizations and recommendations
• Collaborate with performance architects, firmware teams, and product managers to drive performance strategy and deliver competitive solutions
• Learn performance engineering fundamentals including benchmarking methodologies, power efficiency, thermals, and competitive analysis
• Perform hands-on technical work including test system setup, hardware configuration, and basic troubleshooting

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

• Proficiency with Windows operating systems, system configuration, and BIOS interfaces

• Understanding of PC hardware (CPUs, GPUs, memory, storage, thermals) and how components impact system performance

• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and organized—able to manage test runs independently and maintain accurate records

• Comfortable with data tools (AI Harnesses, Excel, Vibe code, Python, SQL) and hands-on technical work (hardware assembly, configuration, troubleshooting)

• Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to present technical findings and work effectively across teams

• Desirable Requirements

• BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related engineering field

• Experience with performance benchmarking (Cinebench, 3DMark, PCMark) or PC building, gaming, or overclocking

• Familiarity with performance tools (Windows Performance Toolkit, ETW, BIOS tuning) or scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, SQL)

• Experience with data visualization or analysis tools (Power BI, Tableau, Python, SQL)

• Familiarity with measurement equipment (power analyzers, multimeters, thermal cameras) or AI-assisted productivity tools

Compensation

Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this position is $112,200 - $145,200.

Benefits and Perks of working at Dell Technologies

Your life. Your health. Supported by your benefits. You can explore the overall benefits experience that awaits you as a Dell Technologies team member right now at MyWellatDell.com.

Job Info

Job Identification 299245

Job Category Engineering Technologist

Posting Date 10/23/2026, 04:58 PM

Apply Before 11/30/2026, 12:00 AM

Job Schedule Full time

Locations

701 E. Parmer Lane, Austin, TX, 78753, US

Total Compensation Range USD 112200 - USD 145200

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