Head of Engineering Physical Infrastructure Director

Head Of Engineering For Physical Infrastructure

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Head of Engineering for Physical Infrastructure to lead the strategy, architecture, and operations of our global physical compute, storage, and data center infrastructure. This role is pivotal in aligning hardware design, deployment, and operations with the evolving needs of our software and platform ecosystems. You will lead cross-functional engineering teams responsible for capacity planning, hardware lifecycle management, facilities integration, and operational excellence in physical environments.

Responsibilities :

• Own the end-to-end strategy and execution for global physical infrastructureincluding hardware platforms, data center IT footprint deployment and management, and capacity planning.
• Lead teams responsible for hardware engineering, deployment automation, rack / stack configuration, and physical network integration.
• Partner closely with cloud platform, SRE, networking, and infrastructure software teams to ensure seamless integration between physical and virtual layers.
• Drive reliability, availability, and efficiency across data center operations through monitoring, automation, and infrastructure standardization.
• Develop lifecycle management programs for compute, storage, and network hardwarefrom procurement to decommissioning.
• Establish and track KPIs for performance, utilization, power efficiency, and cost optimization.
• Evaluate emerging hardware technologies and vendor ecosystems to drive innovation and scale.
• Ensure compliance with operational, security, and environmental regulations.

Qualifications :

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is :

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 202,000 - 304,000 USD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and / or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

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