Senior Director, Hardware
Core
Lead R&D and multi-disciplinary development of hardware systems including servers, firewalls, security appliances, switches, and access points.
Role type
Senior Director, Hardware/Architecture
Builds
Servers, firewalls, security appliances, switches, access points
Domain
Cybersecurity hardware, network infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Hardware architecture, silicon selection, power/thermal/mechanical design, high-speed network interfaces (25Gbps+), PCIe, DDR4, CPU subsystems (x86/ARM), WiFi, Cellular technologies, JDM/ODM management, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Server/network security/firewall/edge networking product experience, platform software integration, global JDM/ODM ecosystem knowledge (Asia)
Technologies
PCB design, power management, logic design, 25Gbps+ interfaces, PCIe gen3+, DDR4+, x86, ARM, WiFi, Cellular
Responsibilities
Design and development leadership of global HW engineering team, hands-on engagement with Software & Product leads for hardware architecture definition, drive multi-disciplinary functions across board/system design/Power/SI/ECAD/Mech/Thermal/Validation/Compliance, provide visibility to executive leadership on performance/risks/priorities, advocate and drive career planning/compensation/employee development, drive hiring and resourcing plans
Seniority
Senior Director, strategic & operational leadership