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You will also apply AI-assisted engineering tools throughout the development lifecycle to accelerate delivery, improve quality, and enhance engineering productivity.\nYou will:\nOwn complex networking features end to end, from requirements and architecture through validation and delivery of production-quality Dell Enterprise SONiC software.\n\nArchitect and deliver large-scale data center and AI fabric capabilities on Dell PowerSwitch (800GbE/1.6TbE) platforms, including RoCEv2, congestion management, adaptive routing, SRv6, and dynamic load balancing.\n\nTroubleshoot complex system, scalability, performance, and customer issues across the control plane, data plane, SAI, and switch ASIC layers.\n\nDrive fabric automation and lifecycle management using REST APIs, gNMI/OpenConfig, YANG, Python, Ansible, ONIE, and ZTP, and apply Dell AI tools to speed development, testing, and debugging.\n\nLead architecture and code reviews, mentor engineers, and work with global hardware, silicon, quality, product, and customer-facing teams to deliver reliable releases.\n\nTake the first step towards your dream career\nEvery Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role:\nEssential Requirements\nBachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience), with 10 to 15 years developing networking software for enterprise, cloud, AI, and data center environments.\n\nStrong C/C++ and Python skills on Linux, with hands-on experience in SONiC or an equivalent network operating system, including containerized NOS architecture and SAI, and proven use of AI coding and testing tools.\n\nDeep knowledge of NPU architecture, packet processing, ACLs, QoS and buffer management, and ASIC programming through SAI/SDK, plus data center routing and switching (OSPF, IS-IS, BGP EVPN, VxLAN, SRv6, multicast, leaf-spine).\n\nExpertise in AI/HPC Ethernet fabrics, including RoCEv2, PFC, ECN/DCQCN, DCB, adaptive routing, dynamic load balancing, and fabric telemetry on 800GbE/1.6TbE merchant-silicon platforms, with an understanding of GPU, SmartNIC, and NCCL interoperability.\n\nProven network automation skills (REST APIs, gNMI/OpenConfig, YANG, Python, Ansible, ONIE/ZTP, CI/CD), strong debugging and validation using packet captures and traffic generators, and demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring.\n\nDesirable Requirements\nExperience with open-source networking projects, AI/ML tools, or the broader AI infrastructure ecosystem.\n\nFamiliarity with Dell AI Factory solutions, PowerEdge AI servers, NVMe/TCP storage fabrics, and Kubernetes- or Slurm-based AI/HPC clusters.\n\nWho we are\nWe 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.\nDell 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.\nApplication closing date: 19 Nov 2026\nDell Technologies 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. 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