Senior Electrical Engineer - System Architect, Laptop Architecture

Senior Electrical Engineer – System Architect, Laptop Architecture

From applied research to advanced engineering, the Engineering Technologist team has the expertise to shape ground-breaking products, material and processes. It’s a fascinating field of work. We’re involved in assessing the competition, developing technology and product strategies and generating intellectual property. We lead technology investigations, analyze industry capabilities and recommend potential acquisitions or vendor partner opportunities. Our insights influence product architecture and definitions. And we work with colleagues across the business to ensure our products always lead the way.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Senior Electrical Engineer – System Architect, Laptop Architecture on our Engineering Technologist Team in Austin, Texas.

What you’ll achieve

As a  System Architect , you will drive the electrical architecture of cutting-edge laptops, collaborating across disciplines to deliver high-performance, reliable, and cost-effective designs. You’ll influence product strategy, lead cross-functional design decisions, and help shape the future of mobile computing.

You will :

Establish and document electrical requirements for new laptop platforms

Architect and validate system-level electrical designs, including high-speed interfaces, power delivery, and signal integrity

Drive design trade-offs across electrical, mechanical, thermal, firmware, and BIOS domains

Lead technical discussions with global engineering teams and suppliers to ensure alignment and execution

Mentor junior engineers and ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and reliability standards

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

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, with 7–10+ years of experience in electrical or system-level product design

Strong foundation in analog and digital circuit design, with proven experience in high-speed bus interfaces such as PCIe, USB4, DDR, and DisplayPort

Skilled in interpreting electrical simulations and test results to guide design decisions

Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional engineering efforts and manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments

Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical teams and executive stakeholders

Desirable Requirements

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, with experience in laptop or mobile system architecture and both x86 and ARM system platforms

Proven success collaborating with global development teams and ODM partners to deliver complex system designs

Compensation

Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $255,000.

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

Who we are

We 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.

Dell 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.

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Job ID : R279953