Technical Services Director, Global Data Center & Lab Infrastructure

Significant leadership experience in global technical infrastructure, engineering labs, systems engineering, HPC, Information Technology operations, or data center services.

Proven success leading and developing geographically distributed technical teams, including managers and senior individual contributors.

Deep knowledge of HPC and data center environments, including server architecture, Linux-based systems, accelerators, high-speed interconnects, parallel storage, cluster management, workload scheduling, and monitoring.

Experience supporting semiconductor development, silicon bring-up, hardware validation, systems engineering, or similarly complex engineering environments.

A record of developing and executing multi-site infrastructure strategy, capacity plans, lifecycle programs, and operating models aligned with engineering and business priorities.

Experience operating business-critical compute and lab infrastructure with clear expectations for availability, performance, security, safety, and support.

Experience leading complex cross-functional programs involving Engineering, Facilities, Information Technology, Finance, Security, Supply Chain, and third-party vendors.

Strong procurement and commercial experience, including requirements, supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, purchase-order processes, logistics, and delivery management.

Experience developing global budgets, cost models, forecasts, investment proposals, and lifecycle plans for technical infrastructure.

Working knowledge of rack integration, structured cabling, power, cooling, physical security, capacity management, operational controls, and relevant compliance frameworks.

Strong strategic, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, including the ability to influence senior leaders and explain complex issues to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

Ability and willingness to work onsite in Austin and travel internationally as required.

A bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, or another relevant technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

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