WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in. Backed by Sequoia.
About the role
Strategic Execution: Drive the development lifecycles of next-generation high-capacity storage enclosures from initial concept through architecture, board bring-up, validation, and global high-volume manufacturing. Engineering Leadership: Build, manage, and mentor a high-performance team of engineering directors, managers, and principal architects across electrical, mechanical, firmware, and operations domains. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, or a highly related technical field
- Proven track record of delivering programs on-time and successful ramp into high volume production
- 8+ years of experience working directly with tier-1 & tier-2 enterprise customers. Customer interface to understand requirements, propose solutions and architecture, and establish long-term engineering/exec-level relationships
- CM & Vendor Management: Proven track record of managing tier-1 global Contract Manufacturers (CMs) or Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) to deliver hardware at hyperscale volumes
- Track record of transforming engineering organizations through stronger methodology, platform reuse, schedule predictability, and improved first-pass execution
- Experience operating in a global company environment with distributed teams across the Americas, Asia, and EMEA
More about this role
The VP of Engineering for Platforms will lead the engineering organization responsible for designing, developing, and scaling next-generation, high-density hardware storage architectures. This role owns the execution of the storage platform roadmap—spanning ultra-dense JBODs and storage servers. You will manage a cross-functional department of hardware, firmware, and manufacturing operations engineers to deliver reliable, highly serviceable, and cost-efficient hardware storage solutions optimized for hyperscale datacenters and modern AI workloads.
Strategic Execution: Drive the development lifecycles of next-generation high-capacity storage enclosures from initial concept through architecture, board bring-up, validation, and global high-volume manufacturing.
Engineering Leadership: Build, manage, and mentor a high-performance team of engineering directors, managers, and principal architects across electrical, mechanical, firmware, and operations domains.
Manufacturing Operations & CM Governance: Oversee the manufacturing engineering and operations teams responsible for transitioning designs from the lab to the factory floor. Own product delivery through Contract Manufacturing (CM)...
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