Performance Engineer 2

Dell Technologies•Austin, TX

9h•$112,200 - $145,200

About The Position

Dell's Client Product Group (CPG) is seeking a Performance Engineer to join the PC Systems Performance team. The role develops foundational expertise in system-level performance engineering while supporting the design and optimization of next-generation PC platforms. Work spans performance characterization, power efficiency analysis, thermal optimization, and acoustic tuning across mobile and desktop systems. The team integrates new technologies into Dell consumer and commercial products. The Performance Engineer 2 will contribute to performance engineering on the TPPA team in Austin, Texas. The position includes developing benchmark and lab automation tools, applying AI-assisted analysis to performance data, collaborating across engineering and product teams, learning performance engineering fundamentals, and performing hands-on system setup and troubleshooting.

Requirements

Proficiency with Windows operating systems, system configuration, and BIOS interfaces.
Understanding of PC hardware, including CPUs, GPUs, memory, storage, and thermals, and how components impact system performance.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and organized, with the ability to manage test runs independently and maintain accurate records.
Comfort with data tools such as AI Harnesses, Excel, Vibe code, Python, and SQL, as well as hands-on technical work including hardware assembly, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to present technical findings and work effectively across teams.

Nice To Haves

BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering field.
Experience with performance benchmarking tools such as Cinebench, 3DMark, or PCMark, or with PC building, gaming, or overclocking.
Familiarity with performance tools such as Windows Performance Toolkit, ETW, or BIOS tuning, or scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or SQL.
Experience with data visualization or analysis tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Python, or SQL.
Familiarity with measurement equipment such as power analyzers, multimeters, or thermal cameras, or with AI-assisted productivity tools.

Responsibilities

Contribute to developing autonomous tools for executing performance benchmarks, lab automation, and system characterization tests on PC platforms.
Develop and apply AI-assisted tools to analyze performance data, identify optimization opportunities, and present findings with clear visualizations and recommendations.
Collaborate with performance architects, firmware teams, and product managers to drive performance strategy and deliver competitive solutions.
Learn performance engineering fundamentals, including benchmarking methodologies, power efficiency, thermals, and competitive analysis.
Perform hands-on technical work, including test system setup, hardware configuration, and basic troubleshooting.