Sr Director, Hardware Engineering - Sydney
Core
Lead the Sydney hardware engineering organization to design and manufacture high-density, high-bandwidth Cloud Networking Ethernet switches and data center platforms.
Role type
Senior Director, Hardware Engineering (Management)
Builds
Networking Ethernet switches, data center platforms, and campus networking solutions
Domain
Networking hardware, Data Center, AI Infrastructure
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Hardware engineering leadership, High-speed electrical design, FPGA design, Signal integrity analysis, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Vendor roadmap management, Cross-functional team management, Product lifecycle management
Preferred skills
Embedded x86/ARM system design, Scripting and software development, Regulatory compliance knowledge
Technologies
Ethernet, PCIe, POE, PTP, MDIO, FPGA, ASIC, x86, ARM, VNA, TDR
Responsibilities
Scale and grow the Sydney hardware organization; Manage and mentor a diverse team of hardware, firmware, and FPGA engineers; Establish Sydney hardware labs and negotiate site requirements; Collaborate with SW and Central Engineering Directors to expand local teams; Provide technical guidance on complex hardware bring-up and cross-functional problems; Drive vendor roadmaps for key components (ASICs, connectors, PCB vendors); Act as the initial point of contact for customer escalations; Participate in schematic and board design reviews; Ensure prototype manufacturing infrastructure meets product needs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
