Principal Systems Development Engineer

Principal Systems Development Engineer Thermal Controls Location: Bengaluru, India Team: Systems Development Engineering Company: Dell Technologies Role Overview As a Principal Systems Development Engineer specializing in Thermal Controls, you ll lead the design and validation of advanced cooling algorithms for Dell s server products, especially those geared towards AI, HPC, and enterprise applications. Your role bridges hardware, firmware, and software to deliver efficient, reliable thermal management systems and uncover innovation opportunities. Key Responsibilities Design, document, implement, and validate thermal control algorithms in collaboration with Dell s global systems management software and thermal teams. Debug and validate thermal control features on live server hardware. Set up and operate servers with varying configurations to test thermal control functionality. Diagnose and route field issues, contributing to resolution strategies. Develop or enhance automation tools to support thermal design and validation workflows. Essential Requirements 5+ years of industry experience in: Mechatronics Thermal controls Electronics cooling Hardware/firmware debugging Strong programming skills in Python, C, or similar languages. Familiarity with server systems: BIOS, CPLD, BMC, device drivers. Proficiency in Linux OS and strong understanding of general OS principles. Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills. Desirable Qualifications Bachelor s or Master s degree in: Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering with a focus on controls or mechatronics Experience designing and implementing electronic cooling solutions (hardware to firmware). Proficiency with CAD tools (especially CREO) for mechanical and thermal design. You ll work on thermal control systems that enable the latest in AI and high-performance computing, shaping the future of Dell s data center and server technologies. Dell s engineering culture offers hands-on collaboration, career development, and the opportunity to lead innovations at the intersection of hardware, firmware, and software.