Director, Hardware Strategy and Planning
Core
Drive hardware roadmap strategy for Azure hardware infrastructure by evaluating memory and SoC technologies, modeling scenarios, and aligning engineering with business goals.
Role type
Director, Hardware Strategy and Planning
Builds
Azure hardware infrastructure platforms
Domain
Cloud computing, semiconductor hardware (memory, SoC), server architecture
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Hardware roadmap strategy, quantitative technology comparison, financial modeling, market analysis, server design objectives definition, cross-functional partnership, process improvement, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Product planning, project management, phase gate process development
Technologies
Memory subsystems, SoC, CPU, cloud server technology
Responsibilities
Partner with memory and SoC technology providers to understand portfolios and drive competitive strategies; Perform roadmap scenario modeling and financial analysis factoring in performance, cost, and time-to-market; Evaluate new technologies for integration into cloud-scale fleets; Recommend internal and external process improvements; Disseminate project communication to stakeholders.
Seniority
Director, strategic planning & cross-functional leadership
