About this role
Senior Principal Engineer-Thermal Controls Strategy and Architecture
Thermal Engineering leads and delivers the development of innovative and compliant thermal design solutions, as well as cross-functional interfaces for computer systems and peripherals. Our team conducts the analysis, feasibility studies and testing of thermal products, instruments, subassemblies and packaging for new and existing products – and then oversees the introduction of design changes to the manufacturing organizations.
What you’ll achieve:
As a Senior Principal Engineer, you will lead the architecture of thermal control systems across the PowerEdge portfolio, defining scalable and intelligent solutions for air-cooled, liquid-cooled, and rack-scale platforms. This role combines thermal engineering, embedded controls, and system architecture to deliver reliable, high-performance thermal management across multiple product generations.
Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Senior Principal Engineer on our Thermal Engineering team in Austin, Texas. (Relocation assistance is available)
Responsibilities
You will:
- Define the vision and architecture for next-generation thermal control systems across Dell server and infrastructure platforms
- Lead the design of advanced thermal control algorithms that optimize cooling, power, performance, reliability, and energy efficiency
- Drive thermal control strategies for air-cooled, liquid-cooled, hybrid, and rack-scale architectures, shaping future technology roadmaps
- Partner across firmware, platform, mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering teams to deliver scalable and robust thermal management solutions
- Serve as a technical authority for thermal controls, leading complex system-level problem solving, influencing engineering decisions, and establishing architectural best practices across the organization
Qualifications
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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:
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Essential Requirements
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15+ years of related experience or equivalent expertise in thermal controls, systems engineering, thermal management, or server platform development
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Deep expertise in thermal control architectures, closed-loop controls, and algorithm development for complex computing or infrastructure systems
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Proven ability to architect scalable thermal management solutions that balance cooling performance, power efficiency, reliability, and cost
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Experience driving thermal control strategies across air-cooled, liquid-cooled, hybrid, or rack-scale infrastructure platforms
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Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to influence technical direction and partner effectively across firmware, systems, mechanical, electrical, and platform engineering teams
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Desired Qualifications
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Experience with model-based engineering, simulation, automated validation, or AI-assisted engineering workflows for controls development
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Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
Compensation
Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position is $176,000-$242,000
Job Info
Job Identification 299273
Job Category Thermal Engineering
Posting Date 10/16/2026, 07:11 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations
200 Dell Way (RR5), Round Rock, TX, 78682, US
Total Compensation Range USD 176000 - USD 242000