Vice President of Engineering

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VP of Engineering – AI Data Centre Acceleration

Location - UK flexible

Six-figure package + Stock

Our client is a highly ambitious UK deep-tech venture leading the revolution in next- AI Acceleration for High-Performance Computing and Data Centre applications. The company’s innovative technology offers both a leap in performance and superior power efficiency designed to accelerate Artificial Intelligence computing performance in data centres.

Following significant funding they are now looking to appoint a VP of Engineering to join the executive team as they transform their technology and IP into a commercial product. We are seeking an experienced and capable technical leader to build a first-class team spanning optics, electronics, software and AI/ML algorithms to develop the world’s most advanced accelerator.

Responsibilities:

  • Own the full product development lifecycle from engineering prototypes to product iterations
  • Lead and scale a multidisciplinary engineering team spanning optical, electrical, mechanical, and software engineering
  • Oversee the integration of optical and electronic components and control software
  • Establish and optimise development processes and manufacturing workflows
  • Develop and maintain relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, and development partners
  • Create and manage product development schedules and manufacturing timelines
  • Drive design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for testing (DFT) initiatives
  • Contribute to the technical vision and product roadmap, aligning with company goals and market opportunities
  • Manage engineering budgets, resources, and capacity planning
  • Establish technical standards and best practices for hardware development, testing, and validation.

Minimum Requirements:

  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior engineering leadership role, combined with a strong technical background in either systems or semiconductor product design
  • A proven track record of successfully delivering complex hardware products using optical or electronic components, ideally targeting data centre applications
  • An understanding of optical, electronic systems or IC design and manufacturing processes in telecoms, computing, networks or a related field
  • Project management experience in early-stage hardware prototyping through to product manufacturing
  • A strong track record of building and scaling engineering teams
  • Experience of implementing engineering processes and test & validation systems
  • Previous experience of operating in a fast-paced startup environment
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in electronic engineering, physics, photonics or a related subject.

For a confidential discussion and further information about this unique opportunity, please send your CV to .

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