PS Software | Technology & Innovation Organization

HP is accelerating its investment in AI-powered experiences across Personal Systems, delivering intelligent software solutions that ship on millions of devices globally. To lead this effort, we are seeking a Director, Software Engineering – AI Solutions, a senior, hands-on technical leader who owns the end-to-end AI solutions portfolio within PS Software.

This role spans strategy, architecture, and large-scale execution, sitting at the intersection of AI, software engineering, and business outcomes. You will lead multiple cross-functional and globally distributed teams responsible for delivering high-quality AI solutions across on-device and hybrid environments, ensuring alignment with HP’s long-term product roadmaps and commercial objectives.

This is not a research or product-only role. The ideal candidate is a technical AI/software leader who has built and scaled real, shipped AI solutions, understands the constraints and opportunities of on-device AI, and can drive execution across a complex, matrixed organization while influencing without authority.

What You’ll Do

As Director, Software Engineering – AI Solutions, you will:

Own the strategic direction and technical execution of HP’s AI solutions within PS Software, from architecture through delivery at global scaleLead and scale multiple engineering teams across geographies, driving alignment, execution rigor, and delivery excellenceDrive on-device AI capabilities as a core focus area, ensuring solutions are performant, scalable, and differentiated on HP devicesGuide system architecture and engineering execution for hybrid AI solutions spanning on-device and cloud servicesPartner closely with Product, Commercial, Hardware, Chipset, Security, Privacy, and External Partners to deliver integrated, high-quality solutionsOversee solution quality, reliability, integrations (3rd-party and hardware/chipset), and long-term platform competitivenessTranslate business and product needs into clear technical priorities, roadmaps, and feature delivery plansDefine success metrics, assess feature impact, and know when to pivot or evolve solutions based on business and customer feedbackIdentify and mitigate technical, delivery, and operational risks across complex dependenciesOwn budget planning, investment estimates, and future funding needs for the AI solutions portfolioCoach, develop, and retain top engineering talent, fostering growth, accountability, and HP leadership behaviors

What We’re Looking For

Required Experience & Capabilities

Senior-level engineering leader (Director / Sr. Director / Group Manager) in AI, ML, or platform softwareProven experience leading shipped AI products (consumer or enterprise) at scaleStrong on-device AI expertise (critical) with experience delivering AI on constrained or edge environmentsWorking knowledge of cloud-based AI services and hybrid architectures (cloud + on-device)Experience managing large, complex software platforms with high visibility and business impactAbility to balance deep technical credibility with strong business and commercial acumenDemonstrated success operating in matrixed, global organizationsStrong cross-functional leadership skills and ability to influence without authority

Preferred Background

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field10+ years in the software industry5+ years leading software engineering organizationsPrior hands-on experience as a software architect, engineer, or technical leadExposure to hardware and chipset integrations a strong plusExperience at large-scale technology companies (devices, platforms, SaaS, consumer tech) strongly preferred

Leadership Profile

You bring an AI platform “GM mindset” with engineering depth - someone who can set vision, make architectural trade-offs, drive execution through others, and represent AI solutions confidently with senior stakeholders, while staying grounded in technical reality.

The pay range for this role is $174,050 to $278,450 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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

Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLong term/short term disability insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountLife insuranceGenerous time off policies, including;4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure11 paid holidaysAdditional 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.