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About the RoleThe Senior Director, Hardware/Architecture role requires a dynamic R&D professional to lead the research, design, & execution of multi-disciplinary development of hardware systems, including servers/firewalls, security appliances, switches, & access points. Scope includes management of cross-geo teams & driving development with JDM/ODM partners, primarily in Asia.As a member of the hardware & operations leadership team, you will work closely with Software, Product, Finance, & Operations to align hardware strategy with business priorities. This role requires a leader who can operate at both a strategic and operational level, with a clear focus on execution, accountability, and results.What You’ll DoDesign and Development leadership of global HW engineering teamHands-on engagement with Software & Product leads for hardware architecture definition, including silicon selection & system power/thermal/mech decisions in line with target COGs Drive multi-disciplinary functions with a broad view of hardware development across all facets – board & system design, Power, SI, ECAD, Mech/Thermal, Validation, ComplianceExperience evaluating trade-offs in design for manufacturing, reliability, qualityWorking knowledge in high-speed network interfaces (25Gbps+), PCIe gen3+, DDR4+, CPU (x86 or ARM) subsystems, WiFi, Cellular technologiesProvide visibility to executive leadership on performance, risks, and prioritiesAdvocate and drive career planning, compensation, and employee development across hardware org. Drive hiring and resourcing plans (headcount & budget)QualificationsBS degree in EE or CE, with 15+ years of technical experienceMinimum 10+ years of technical & people leadership experienceRelevant experience in design of hardware products, with expertise in architecture, design tools & ecosystems such as PCB design, power management, logic designExperience supporting new product introductions and influencing cross-functional decisionsExperience driving hardware development in both internal & JDM/ODM modelsAbility to operate effectively at the executive level, internally and externally with JDM & supply chain execsExperience building and leading high-performing teamsStrong strategic communication, with solid operations & financial acumenPreferredExperience with servers, network security, firewall, and/or edge networking productsDeep understanding of platform software requirements & ability to drive architectural decisions for well-integrated systems/solutionsAbility to drive decisions across hardware functions including Mech/Thermal, SI, ECAD, Diagnostics, Validation, ComplianceFamiliarity with global JDM/ODM ecosystems, especially in AsiaTrusted partnership with Software, Marketing & Supply Chain leadership for successful GTM & product lifecycle for high volume product familiesWhy This RoleThis is a critical leadership role with direct impact on hardware product strategy & roadmap definition, revenue, cost structure, and customer delivery. You will shape how the company develops and delivers products at scale while partnering closely with executive leadership to drive business outcomes.
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