Senior Director of Hardware Systems Engineering

Skilltorch; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Director of Hardware Systems Engineering. The ideal candidate will oversee the entire product lifecycle for innovative AI/ML hardware systems, mentoring a team to drive technological advancements in an exciting hybrid work environment. Candidates must have 12+ years of experience in hardware systems design and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in hardware systems design for server/switch or complex systems.
• 5+ years in a leadership role with strong technical expertise.
• Proven experience with high-speed PCB board design, validation, and debug.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a diverse team of engineers.
• Oversee the full product development lifecycle from design to deployment.
• Drive execution of hardware design projects and manage product issues.

Skills

Leadership

Hardware Systems Design

Communication Skills

Project Management

Innovation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Arena PLM

Job description

Senior Director, Hardware Systems Engineering

Toronto, ON (Hybrid) • Full-time

Our client, an industry-leading company focused on AI and next-generation computing solutions, is seeking a Senior Director of Hardware Systems Engineering. As a senior leader, you will drive innovation in AI/ML hardware systems, guiding a team of electrical, mechanical, and thermal engineers to deliver cutting-edge products that meet market demands and exceed customer expectations.

This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on technical leader with extensive experience in hardware systems design for complex systems. In this role, you will oversee the entire product lifecycle, from concept to deployment, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. You will also play a key role in fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment to ensure the continued growth and success of the engineering team.

This role is hybrid, based in Toronto, Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a diverse team of engineers, fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the full product development lifecycle from design, testing, and validation to deployment.
• Recruit, hire, and retain top talent to meet the company's evolving engineering objectives.
• Drive execution of hardware design projects, ensuring that products meet customer and market demands.
• Foster technological innovation within the company by staying ahead of AI/ML hardware trends and identifying opportunities for new product features and improvements.
• Work with program management to develop project plans, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful product delivery.
• Manage customer and factory product issues, overseeing root cause analysis and resolution efforts.
• Plan and manage the hardware engineering budget, ensuring proper resource allocation and tooling for project success.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in hardware systems design for server/switch or complex systems, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong technical expertise in electrical, mechanical, and thermal system design and validation.
• Proven experience with high-speed PCB board design, validation, and debug, including digital interfaces such as PCIe, USB, Ethernet, and DDR memory.
• Expertise in DFX principles, with a focus on manufacturability, reliability, and cost efficiency in electro-mechanical packaging technologies.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with design tools like SolidWorks and PLM systems such as Arena is a plus.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams of managers and directors, with strong skills in mentorship and collaboration.

Candidates must be authorised to work in Canada without requiring visa sponsorship