Executive Director of Design Engineering & Customer Tech

Celestica Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 208,000 - 367,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. in San Jose seeks a Senior Director, Technical Engineer to lead a strategic customer engagement with deep technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

The role drives architectural direction, oversees the full SDLC, and collaborates with executives to ensure top-quality and innovative solutions, including AI/ML initiatives. A 15+ year track record in engineering and product architecture is expected.

Qualifications

• Fifteen plus years of relevant experience.
• Expert-level in C/C++, Python, Linux kernel and platform drivers.
• Strong background in open source development and networking chipsets.
• Proven ability to lead, influence and communicate with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal technical advisor and leader for a key customer.
• Collaborate with the customer to define project scope, requirements, and success criteria.
• Architect and design innovative solutions leveraging emerging technologies (AI/ML).
• Communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences; build trust.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team; foster innovation and learning.
• Oversee the full software and hardware development lifecycle with quality at core.
• Champion engineering best practices, including code reviews, testing, and GenAI tools.
• Drive continuous improvements in engineering processes and methodologies.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Linux kernel

Platform drivers

Open source

Networking

Leadership

Mentorship

Strategic thinking

Communication

Hardware/software integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

GenAI tools

Job description

Celestica Inc. in San Jose seeks a Senior Director, Technical Engineer to lead a strategic customer engagement with deep technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

The role drives architectural direction, oversees the full SDLC, and collaborates with executives to ensure top-quality and innovative solutions, including AI/ML initiatives. A 15+ year track record in engineering and product architecture is expected.