Sr. Director of ACS Software and Solutions Engineering

HP•Fort Collins, CO

1d•$200,150 - $320,250

About The Position

Sr. Director of ACS Software and Solutions Engineering Description - 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.

Requirements

Senior-level engineering leader (Director / Sr. Director) with experience in AI/ML software
Proven experience leading shipped enterprise solutions at scale
Strong on-device AI expertise (critical) with experience delivering AI on constrained or edge environments
Working knowledge of cloud-based AI services and hybrid architectures (cloud + on-device)
Experience managing software with high visibility and business impact
Ability to balance deep technical credibility with strong business and commercial acumen
Demonstrated success operating in matrixed, global organizations
Strong cross-functional leadership skills and ability to influence without authority

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
10+ years in the software industry
5+ years leading software engineering organizations
Prior hands-on experience as a software architect, engineer, or technical lead
Exposure to hardware is a strong plus
Experience at large-scale technology companies (devices, platforms, SaaS, consumer tech) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Own the technical direction and execution of AI solutions within ACS, from architecture through delivery at scale
Lead organization of engineering, QA, and DevOps; driving alignment, execution rigor, and delivery excellence with an emphasis in rapid prototyping
Drive on-prem capabilities as a core focus area, ensuring solutions are performant, scalable, and differentiated on HP devices
Deliver architecture and engineering execution for solutions spanning on-device and cloud services
Partner closely with Product, Hardware, Security, Privacy, and External Partners to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions
Oversee solution quality, reliability, integrations, and long-term competitiveness
Translate business and product needs into clear technical priorities, roadmaps, and feature delivery plans
Identify and mitigate technical, delivery, and operational risks across complex dependencies
Own budget planning, investment estimates, and future funding needs for product incubation and solutions portfolio
Coach, develop, and retain top engineering talent; fostering growth, accountability, and HP leadership behaviors

Benefits

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)