The Senior Director of Software within ACS will serve as the strategic development leader for HP’s software solutions for core workstations and edge AI platforms.  The role takes care of the overall design and delivery of key software engineering projects; executing all aspects of the long-term product vision, which includes incubation of new concepts, software solution delivery, validation, sustaining activities, as well as business, financial, and team management.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for establishing and executing the vision and goals for the software engineering department. The role is responsible for overseeing the overall design and delivery of key software engineering projects. The role has expertise in a broad set of technologies and is often consulted on the design and delivery of new solutions. The role acts as a strategic thought partner to customers, advocates their needs, and proposes new product offerings as necessary. The role provides leadership & guidance to the team across multiple disciplines, such as technological, business, financial, and team management.

Key Responsibilities 

Own the technical direction and execution of AI solutions within ACS, from architecture through delivery at scaleLead organization of engineering, QA, and DevOps; driving alignment, execution rigor, and delivery excellence with an emphasis in rapid prototypingDrive on-prem capabilities as a core focus area, ensuring solutions are performant, scalable, and differentiated on HP devicesDeliver architecture and engineering execution for solutions spanning on-device and cloud servicesPartner closely with Product, Hardware, Security, Privacy, and External Partners to deliver integrated, high-quality solutionsOversee solution quality, reliability, integrations, and long-term competitivenessTranslate business and product needs into clear technical priorities, roadmaps, and feature delivery plansIdentify and mitigate technical, delivery, and operational risks across complex dependenciesOwn budget planning, investment estimates, and future funding needs for product incubation and solutions portfolioCoach, develop, and retain top engineering talent; fostering growth, accountability, and HP leadership behaviors 

Required Experience & Capabilities

Senior-level engineering leader (Director / Sr. Director) with experience in AI/ML softwareProven experience leading shipped enterprise solutions 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 software 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 is a strong plusExperience at large-scale technology companies (devices, platforms, SaaS, consumer tech) strongly preferred 

Cross-Org Skills

Customer CentricityPrioritizationResilienceTeam ManagementStrategic Thinking

Impact & Scope

Impacts the entire business and influences the company direction across multiple disciplines or areas of HP.

Complexity

Uses input from managers and directors to inform strategy and achieve company goals and objectives.

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 pay range for this role is $200,150 to $320,250 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.