Senior Director, Compute Platform Engineering

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Senior Director leading platform engineering at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Overseeing embedded platform software and CI/CD systems, driving productivity and innovation.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeFt. Collins • Colorado, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $185,000 - $370,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering teams, optimizing CI/CD processes, and integrating AI tools into workflows. Proven ability to enhance developer productivity and maintain high standards in embedded Linux environments.

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Engineering ManagementEmbedded LinuxCI/CD ExpertiseAI and LLM IntegrationWorkflow Optimization

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringEmbedded SystemsBuild SystemsTest AutomationData-Driven Process ImprovementOpen Source ContributionsPipeline AutomationMetrics TrackingStrategic Vision DevelopmentContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationMentoringTeam Leadership

Industry Keywords

Developer ToolingEngineering MetricsGlobal Team LeadershipReproducible BuildsEngineering Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a global team of 20+ engineers, including managers and technical leads, across embedded Linux, CI/CD, build infrastructure, and developer tooling.
Develop and execute the strategic vision, translating it into actionable roadmaps and plans.
Optimize developer throughput and cycle times by measuring the end-to-end pipeline, setting targets, and implementing improvements.
Identify and eliminate blockers and dependencies, automate repetitive tasks, and streamline workflows.
Integrate AI and LLM tools into engineering processes, including code generation, testing, review, and specification work, assessing value and setting appropriate boundaries.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement: reducing friction and toil, enhancing quality, and ensuring reliable releases.
Experiment with innovative workflows, learn from failures, and scale successful practices.
Own the CI/CD and build strategies, ensuring automated pipelines, reproducible builds, and robust test automation.
Maintain the security and maintainability of embedded Linux and kernel projects.
Track key engineering metrics to inform decisions and prioritize investments.
Hire, mentor, and develop managers and senior engineers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years in software engineering, with 5+ years in engineering management.
Hands-on experience with embedded systems, particularly embedded Linux.
Expertise in CI/CD, build systems, and automation for testing and releases.
Proven track record of improving team workflows and increasing developer productivity, supported by data and tangible process/tool improvements.
Practical experience applying AI and LLM tools in engineering environments, with a clear understanding of their benefits and limitations.
Contributions to open source projects and familiarity with open source ecosystems.
Strong communication skills, able to engage effectively with engineers and executive leadership.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health & Wellbeing We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.