Systems Development Engineer Jobs in Texas
Systems Development Engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in aerospace and defense, cloud infrastructure, semiconductor manufacturing, and enterprise software across a seniority range from entry-level associate to principal engineer. Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Houston drive the majority of hiring, with well-established employers such as Dell Technologies, Amazon Web Services, and Lockheed Martin maintaining large engineering footprints across the state. The most in-demand specialties right now are distributed systems, DevOps automation, and embedded systems engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Principal Systems Development Engineer
Location: Round Rock, TX
At Dell Technologies, we are at the forefront of innovation, driving the future of PowerEdge Servers and AI enterprise systems for our customers. Our Infrastructure Solutions Group Compute Systems Engineering (ISG CSE) organization is dedicated to creating cutting-edge solutions that empower businesses worldwide. We believe in fostering a collaborative and dynamic environment of innovation where your ideas can thrive while also making a profound social impact.
We are seeking a passionate and visionary Principal Systems Development Engineer to join our Root Cause Engineering team, to deliver customer solutions at the highest standards of quality and reliability, on time and within budget. In this role within our multi-disciplined engineering team, you will bring together your hardware and software engineering skills to accelerate the first-to-market delivery of AI & Server enterprise compute, storage, and networking solutions. You will design, develop, and troubleshoot electronic, electro-mechanical and solution-orientated offers, driving excellence and innovation along every vector of the product lifecycle. Join us to do the best work of your career.
What you’ll achieve:
As a Principal Engineer, you will design and implement critical services, lead complex refactors, and champion quality. You will collaborate across teams to resolve dependencies and raise the bar for performance and reliability.
Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Principal Engineer on our Systems Development Engineering team.
You will:
- Root Cause Analysis and Defect Resolution: Identify and resolve issues efficiently, ensuring the highest quality standards.
- Manage Debug Efforts: Oversee and coordinate debug efforts across diverse engineering teams, ensuring seamless collaboration and delivery of solutions to critical design issues.
- Operationalize Architectural Excellence: Engage with internal Dell team members, vendors, and technical partners across global sites to operationalize architectural excellence in product design.
- Subsystem Integration: Work across subsystems including AI solutions and hardware design for high-speed signal circuit boards, CPU & memory complexes, GPUs and accelerators, network devices and fabrics, enterprise storage arrays, direct liquid cooling solutions, AC-DC and DC-DC power architectures, Dell iDRAC systems management software, BIOS, FPGA, firmware, enterprise operating systems, and data center rack-solution designs.
- Portfolio Mindset: You will drive solution and release readiness with a closed-loop focus on best practices across portfolios and business units while managing multiple assignment and activities simultaneously.
- Vendor and Technical Partner Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and technical partners to ensure alignment and success.
- Work Team Participation: Enable other engineers within your workgroups through the sharing of strong subject matter expertise and insights to drive best practices and optimize project outcomes to meet our customers’ needs.
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
- Strong background in development engineering of AI & Server enterprise compute, storage, and networking architectures, with proven experience in hardware and software interactions, and the ability to apply these understandings to resolve issues.
- Expertise in root cause analysis, and defect resolution, with emphasis on the skilled configuration and use of cutting-edge signal integrity laboratory equipment, including high-speed oscilloscopes and PCIe analyzers (e.g., selection and configuration of high-speed probes, configuration of complex triggers, interpretation of traces and scope captures).
- Ability to manage and inspire multi-disciplined engineering workgroups to achieve outstanding results.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners.
- Educational Requirements: 8 to 12 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 6+ years with a master’s degree, or equivalent.
Desirable Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
Ability to influence others to achieve results and drive project success.
Job Posting end date: August 15th, 2026
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.
Dell 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. Read the full Equal Employment Opportunity Policy here.
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Systems Development Engineer Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon11

- Apple3

- Dell Technologies2

- Amazon Web Services2

- Tesla1

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Retail
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in systems development engineer jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Proficiency in at least one system-level language such as C, C++, Go, or Rust
- Hands-on experience designing and operating distributed or cloud-native infrastructure at scale
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code tools, and automated testing frameworks
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with product and operations teams
- Experience with Linux system administration and networking fundamentals in production environments
Systems Development Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a systems development engineer in Texas?
The typical path starts with a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or electrical engineering from a Texas university or an accredited equivalent. Systems development engineering carries no state-issued license in Texas, so employers rely on demonstrated technical competency and industry certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Linux Foundation credentials. Building a portfolio of infrastructure or automation projects and contributing to open-source repositories substantially strengthens a candidacy in the Texas market.
How much do systems development engineers make in Texas?
Systems development engineers in Texas earn a median of about $132,150 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $82,600 for the lowest 10% to over $183,680 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire systems development engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring systems development engineers in Texas right now include Amazon, Apple, and Dell Technologies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's combination of major technology campuses, defense contractors, and fast-growing fintech firms means hiring is distributed across a wide range of industries rather than concentrated in a single sector.
Which Texas cities have the most systems development engineer jobs?
Austin, Round Rock, and Houston lead for systems development engineer openings in Texas. Austin's dense concentration of technology company campuses and cloud-focused startups drives its volume, Dallas-Fort Worth draws heavily from large enterprise IT, financial services, and telecommunications employers headquartered in the region, and Houston's energy sector and aerospace industry support a consistent demand for systems engineers building mission-critical infrastructure.
Are there remote systems development engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 0% of systems development engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the fact that much of the work involves code, configuration, and cloud tooling rather than on-site hardware. Roles focused on platform engineering, DevOps, and distributed systems tend to offer the most location flexibility, while embedded systems and defense-adjacent positions typically require an on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a systems development engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a junior systems or DevOps engineer role at a mid-size Texas technology company or a rotational new-graduate program at a larger employer. Dell Technologies and Amazon Web Services both run structured new-grad engineering programs with Texas placements. Candidates transitioning from adjacent roles such as IT systems administrator, network engineer, or software developer in test have a natural on-ramp. Earning a cloud certification and completing a capstone infrastructure project gives any candidate without a full-time engineering record a concrete credential to show hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to systems development engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to systems development engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings sourced from employers actively hiring in the state. Find roles that match your experience and specialization and apply directly to each one.
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