Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer (Rack Portfolio Development)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026. Dell Technologies scores A on the Alion truth index.
Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) builds the products that power infrastructure, solutions, and data management our customers need most. Our teams design and develop the hardware and software that connect infrastructure, accelerate computational workloads, integrate across the stack, protect data continuity, and deliver the platforms, applications, and diagnostics our customers rely on every day at enterprise scale.
Some product builders follow the rules. Ours rewrite them.
Within ISG, innovation isn't just about creating new technology- it's about challenging assumptions and reimagining how work gets done. Engineers define intent, author precise specifications, and orchestrate AI agents that execute at speed and scale. AI is embedded throughout our development process, helping us move faster, learn quicker, and deliver greater impact. Yet the most important contribution remains uniquely human: deciding what to build, designing how it should work, and applying the judgment needed to earn our customers' trust. When your products power critical infrastructure around the world, that responsibility matters.
We move quickly toward the work that matters most. We reward experimentation, encourage bold thinking, and remove unnecessary barriers so great ideas can become reality faster. Our teams embrace a customer-first, first-to-market mindset, transforming rapid feedback into better products and better outcomes. We aren't looking for people who are content with the status quo- we look for builders who question it, improve it, and occasionally rewrite it.
If you're energized by solving complex systems challenges, excited to work alongside AI to amplify your impact, and motivated by the opportunity to shape what's next instead of simply maintaining what's been done before, you'll find your place here.
Join us and help build the future of enterprise technology.
Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer (Rack Portfolio Development)
Mechanical Engineering leads and delivers the development of innovative and compliant mechanical design solutions. Our team conducts the analysis, feasibility studies and testing of mechanical 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 drive the strategy, alignment, and execution of critical rack ecosystem technologies that enable Dell's next-generation artificial intelligence, cloud, and high-performance computing platforms. Working across architecture, engineering, sourcing, and product leadership teams, you will guide complex development efforts, influence key technical decisions, and ensure the successful delivery of rack-level solutions from concept through production. Your leadership will help shape scalable, high-performance infrastructure that powers the future of accelerated computing and data center innovation.
Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Senior Principal Engineer on our Mechanical Engineering team in either Hopkinton, Massachusetts or Austin, Texas (relocation available).
You Will
- Define and drive the development strategy for key rack ecosystem technologies that power next-generation artificial intelligence, cloud, and enterprise infrastructure
- Partner with Definition Architects, Concept Architects, and engineering leaders to align architecture, component roadmaps, and investment priorities across the portfolio
- Lead complex rack-level development initiatives, balancing technical risk, business priorities, resource planning, and execution across multiple organizations
- Serve as the technical authority for critical Level 11 and Level 12 component development efforts, driving alignment, resolving dependencies, and accelerating decision-making
- Influence engineering, sourcing, and supplier strategies to deliver scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions that meet performance, quality, and time-to-market objectives
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
- 15+ years experience, or equivalent skill, leading complex hardware, rack, server, storage, or data center infrastructure development programs from concept through production
- Deep understanding of system architecture, hardware product development, and the interdependencies required to deliver large-scale infrastructure solutions
- Proven track record influencing technical strategy and driving execution across highly matrixed engineering organizations
- Strong knowledge of component development, supplier engagement, sourcing strategies, and manufacturing readiness processes
- Exceptional ability to navigate ambiguity, solve complex technical challenges, and align diverse stakeholders around critical business objectives
Compensation
Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position is $176,000-$242,000