Senior Hardware Developer – AI Compute and Memory

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Hardware Developer to join our dynamic Office-of-the-CTO (OCTO) team focusing on cutting-edge research and development in AI advanced memory, storage, compute, and acceleration technologies, computer architectures, and system integrations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hardware design and architecture, with a proven track record of working on complex hardware systems.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as an AI Compute and Memory/storage Systems Architecture on our OCTO Hardware Engineering Team in Ottawa, Canada.

What you’ll achieve:

As part of the Products and Operations (P&O) Office of the CTO (OCTO), we are focused on scoping out the technology landscape to ensure that Dell does not miss a future inflection point. We are the hardware group within OCTO, and we are located in Ottawa, Canada. Currently the focus is on enabling AI-PCs in collaboration with the Client Solutions Group (CSG).

Key Responsibilities:

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, with 3+ years of R&D experience in network communication systems or related areas

• Strong knowledge of communication protocols and networking technologies (Ethernet, TCP/IP, QoS, network route optimization, Wi-Fi, 5G), and experience in system modeling, link-budget analysis, and solving complex optimization problems

• Proficient in software development and integration in Linux, VM, Docker, Kubernetes using Python, JSON; experience with lab PoCs and prototyping

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to research and work independently and in a team environment

Essential Requirements:

• Embedded systems and hardware design experience, with proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, and Python, and familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell)

• Design, develop, and maintain diagnostic and driver software for various hardware platforms, with knowledge and experience in Linux and Windows diagnostics and drivers

• Strong understanding of x86, ARM, POWER, xPU CPU architectures, and experience with debugging software and hardware application/diagnostic tools

• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to understand specifications and requirements, implement and optimize software diagnostics and drivers, and conduct thorough testing and debugging

• Experience with System-Level and Bus-Level performance evaluation (including PCIe, USB), and ability to document software designs, implementations, and test results clearly and concisely

Desirable Requirements:

• Expertise in advanced computing architectures, memory technologies, simulation and modeling tools, AI/ML applications for diagnostics, predictive maintenance, system optimization, and cloud-based diagnostic tools. Understanding of low-level firmware and BIOS/UEFI development

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, or a related field, with experience in remote hardware management

Who we are

Dell Canada Inc. (“Dell”) is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve and creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach her/his potential. We welcome applications from: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, visible minorities, and others who may contribute to diversification.

As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Dell will, upon the request of the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and you need accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Dell Canada Inc. (Dell) est commis à stimuler un environnement inclus et accessible, où tous les employés et clients se sentent évalués, respectés et soutenus. Nous sommes consacrés à établir une main d'oeuvre qui reflète la diversité de nos clients et communautés dans lesquels nous vivons et servons, et créer un environnement où chaque employé a l'occasion d'atteindre elle/son potentiel.  Nous faisons bon accueil à des applications de:  femmes, personnes indigènes, et personnes avec des incapacités, minorités ethniques, minorités évidentes, et d'autres qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification. En tant qu'élément de notre engagement à l'accessibilité pour toutes les personnes avec des incapacités, Dell veulent, sur la demande du demandeur, fournissent le logement pendant le processus de recrutement pour assurer l'égalité d'accès aux demandeurs avec des incapacités. Si vous êtes choisi pour une entrevue et vous avez besoin de logement, contactez svp votre recruteur.