Director, Head of Compute Engineering

About the role

The Global Head of Compute Engineering is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and executing the strategic vision for compute infrastructure across the organization's global footprint. This position demands a leader who can architect scalable compute and storage solutions, build world-class engineering teams, and drive innovation while maintaining operational excellence at enterprise scale.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global compute infrastructure strategy across on-premises, cloud, VMWare, hybrid, and edge environments
• Drive technology selection, standardization, and architectural direction for all compute platforms
• Lead evaluation and adoption of emerging compute technologies (AI/ML accelerators, specialized hardware)
• Build, lead, and mentor global compute engineering teams across multiple geographies
• Foster culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement
• Establish clear OKRs, KPIs, and performance metrics for all teams
• Mentor senior engineering leaders and create career development pathways
• Oversee design, deployment, and operation of global compute infrastructure
• Ensure high availability (99.99%) through robust architecture and disaster recovery planning
• Implement infrastructure-as-code, automation, and self-service platforms
• Drive SRE practices to improve reliability and reduce operational toil
• Establish comprehensive observability, monitoring, and performance optimization frameworks
• Optimize total cost of ownership and drive 20-30% annual efficiency improvements
• Lead vendor negotiations with cloud providers and hardware manufacturers
• Develop business cases and ROI analyses for major infrastructure investments
• Establish engineering standards, best practices, and architectural patterns
• Define security, compliance, and governance frameworks for all compute environments
• Implement capacity planning models and forecasting methodologies
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Drive sustainable computing practices to reduce environmental impact
• Partner with Product, Security, Finance, and Business teams to align compute solutions with needs
• Provide regular executive briefings on strategy execution and business impact
• Champion adoption of Compute and Storage workloads across platforms
• Build specialized compute platforms for AI/ML, HPC, and emerging workloads
• Establish innovation labs and POC frameworks to evaluate new technologies

Requirements

Experience: 10+ years of experience working on engineering and infrastructure management with a significant focus on managing Storage workloads. Storage Platforms: Expert-level proficiency in at least one storage solution and backup solutions. Proven expertise with AWS, including hands-on experience Backup and DR including Cyber resilency. Solid understanding of cloud security, data governance, and best practices for deploying and managing workloads. IaC: Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible. Problem-Solving: Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Networking & Security: Solid understanding of cloud networking, security best practices, and identity and access management.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Additional certifications or advanced degrees may be preferred.

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Team Leadership
• Technical Expertise
• Cloud Computing
• Storage Solutions
• Security Best Practices
• Infrastructure Automation
• Cost Optimization
• Vendor Management
• Business Case Development
• Capacity Planning
• Regulatory Compliance
• Sustainable Computing
• Innovation

Benefits

At AIG, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Employee assistance programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Work-life balance initiatives
• Discounts on travel, dining, and entertainment
• Employee resource groups

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $139,000 - $175,000, with the possibility of a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. Your actual compensation will be dependent on your skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule

AIG operates on a traditional 40-hour workweek schedule.