Director, Software Engineering – PS Software

Director, Software Engineering – PS Software

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Director, AI Companion Solution Services– PS Software, Technology and Innovation Organization

 

HP is embarking on an exciting journey of creating multiple AI solutions and services for both Enterprise and Consumer businesses to delight our customers.

 

To lead this effort, we are looking for a Director of AI Companion Solution Services. This person will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and implementation of HP’s AI Companion Solution within PS Software in Technology and Innovation Organization. This role involves managing the engineering execution of AI related services (cloud and on-device), 3rd party integrations, hardware/chipset integrations, solution quality, and ensuring that results are aligned with business objectives and roadmaps. HPs Applications ship on millions of devices worldwide.

 

This is a cross functional role – where you will lead multiple teams. We have an exceptional team of incredibly talented SW professionals at HP and the AI related teams have grown substantially year on year. We are looking for a leader as well as a subject matter expert to coach and lead our growing teams and play an important role in HPs future and success in the AI domain.

 

Innovation is in HP’s DNA. From our origins in a Palo Alto, CA garage in 1939, to our current position as one of the world’s leading technology companies, HP has grown to become a leader in technology and corporate culture, inspiring innovators and entrepreneurs around the globe.

 

HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, and services to serve more than 1 billion customers in over 170 countries. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that attracts exceptional talent and to supporting our employees to succeed at all levels. Our vision and promise are to engineer experiences that amaze.

 

 

About you

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated leader who is passionate about customers, solutions, AI technologies, and technical challenges.

 

·       Strong “Technical Knowledge” in AI, data, and SW

·       Strong “Business Acumen” with some successful AI products under your belt

·       Compelling “Leadership Style” to guide teams towards success

·       Ease of “Leading cross-geography teams”

·       An “Entrepreneurial Attitude” and full understanding of what it takes to operate in a very dynamic, fast-paced and results oriented environment

·       Personality and Cultural Alignment to influence right decisions – without burning bridges and adhere to the HP way

·       Strong “Analytical Thinking”  

 

Responsibilities

 

As a Director, AI Companion Solution Services you will be responsible for driving solution success:

·       Provide strategic direction for AI Companion together with partners in Business Units, ensuring they support business goals and roadmap

·       Guide AI and SW development teams in project planning, system architecture, execution, and delivery

·       Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the solution, including data communications and software services - staying on top of the day-to-day Solution needs

·       Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to align plans with enterprise best practices and ensure solution quality

·       Keep the AI Companion Solution competitive and relevant - so that it will serve the needs of the business also long-term

·       Drive technology innovations, upgrades, and improvements to architecture and prioritize these with the business requirements coming from BUs.

·       Understand and define new solution problems and requested features. Define and report on  key feature metrics and validate the product with the businesses, and know when to pivot and align with different teams and drive forward

·       Identify and mitigate risks associated with delivered solutions

·       Drive initiatives in creating an ecosystem around AI applications and solutions

·       Manage the budget related to the project and create plans and estimates for any future  investment needs

·       Coach team members to develop their careers, assigning them to tasks tailored to their skill levels, long-term skill development, personalities, and work styles

·       Manage dependencies with different stakeholders- Product Managers, SW Development Managers, Architects, security and privacy people, and different external partners

 

Skills:

Multiple of following

·       Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, or a related field, from an accredited university

·       Experience in AI and ML models, data analysis is needed with a strong background in management

·       Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

·       Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects.

·       10+ Years of experience in software industry

·       5+ Years of Software Development Management experience

·       3+ Years of experience as a software architect, developer, tester or equivalent is a plus

·       Experience strategizing and developing successful Software products

·       Strong organizational as well as written and oral communication skills.

·       Experience in cloud and on-device technologies

·       Experience in HW/chip set is a plus

 

Disclaimer
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

The base pay range for this role is USD $159,650 - $ 239,500 annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity. Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits:

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Long term/short term disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account

• Life insurance

• Generous time off policies, including; 

  • 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure

  • 11 paid holidays

  • Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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Software

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Full time

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No shift premium (United States of America)

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