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-generation 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.
To be considered for this opportunity you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and industry background:
* 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-faced 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 simon.miller@altiumassociates.com.