Technical Staff, Performance Engineering Technologist

Technical Staff, Performance Engineering Technologist
Dell’s Client Product Group (CPG) is looking for a Technical Staff System Performance Architect to join the Thermal, Power, Performance, and Acoustics team to create new & exciting PC products. This role involves architecting, analyzing, & optimizing performance strategies of cutting-edge PC products. Our team thrives on creativity & enjoys significant design freedom to integrate the latest technologies into Dell’s award-winning consumer & commercial products. The team works at the forefront of technology, driven by a passion for innovation, harnessing each other's strengths, & radiates a strong sense of camaraderie.
As a System Performance Architect at Dell, you will be responsible for leading & defining the performance optimization & benchmarking strategies of mobile products. You will work closely with other architects, including system EE, ME, thermal, BIOS, EC, & software teams to focus on maximizing the capabilities of leading-edge processors & to drive system-level decisions ensuring our mobile devices deliver the best possible balance in performance, power efficiency, & user experiences. You will also represent the TPPA team at cross-functional reviews.
Join us to do the best work of your career & make a profound social impact as a Client System Performance Architect on our TPPA team in Austin, Texas.
What you’ll achieve
Dell’s Engineering Mission is to meet our commitments & deliver differentiated & disruptive products, experiences & solutions which excite our sales teams, stun our competition, & delight our customers. Dell provides boundless opportunities for lateral & upward mobility & growth. Dell supports & promotes continued learnings in your career with many tools & courses to develop & strengthen functional engineering skills, deepen technical expertise, enhance personal effectiveness, & strengthen leadership skills.
You will:
· Define system performance requirements and drive optimization strategies across the product lifecycle
· Partner with internal and external teams to develop innovative performance solutions using advanced analysis tools and benchmarking
· Evaluate the impact of new hardware, firmware, and software to guide system‑level trade‑offs
· Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks to ensure products meet performance goals
· Represent the TPPA organization in cross‑functional reviews and technical discussions
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 Computer Engineering or related field and 15+ years of experience
· Deep understanding of system and x86 processor architecture
· Strong knowledge of balancing power, thermals, and acoustics for optimal system performance
· Proven ability to assess, root cause, and triage performance impacts of new hardware/firmware/software and make strategic recommendations
· Experience collaborating with major silicon vendors and using their performance frameworks
· Proven experience applying AI-driven solutions to expand scope, accelerate development, and optimize team productivity
Desirable Requirements
· Graduate degree in a related engineering field
· Experience implementing machine‑learning‑based performance policies
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.
Compensation:
Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range for this position is $216,000 - $297,000
Benefits and Perks of working at Dell Technologies
Your life. Your health. Supported by your benefits. You can explore the overall benefits experience that
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