Director, Product & Test - AI Hardware

Director, Product & Test - AI Hardware

Mission: 

Responsibilities & outcomes:

Product Development & Strategy:

• Develop and implement operational plans and processes for product and development lifecycles.
• Define product vision and strategy, collaborating with stakeholders across groups including Engineering and Product Marketing.
• Partner with engineering and product teams to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Lead the product and test development team, fostering collaboration and innovation
• Track and analyze product performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement
• Define and implement a regular dashboard of manufacturing and test KPIs and metrics.

Testing & Validation:

• Develop and implement comprehensive testing strategies and frameworks.
• Manage and coordinate testing activities across all stages of the development and manufacturing process.
• Lead and mentor the testing team.
• Identify and track bugs and defects.
• Partner with engineering to resolve quality issues.

Communication & Collaboration:

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Foster open and collaborative relationships with engineering, product, and other departments.
• Represent the Product & Test team in cross-functional discussions.

Ideal candidates have/are:

• BSEE; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in product manufacturing and testing
• Proven leadership experience with a track record of managing high-performing product and test teams.
• Familiarity with chip-to-rack supply chain management, including manufacturing and logistics.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and data-driven approach to problem-solving.
• Experience leading and motivating teams.