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# Sr. Director, Software Engineering

- **Company:** Intel Corporation
- **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $271,620.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, DirectX (Software), Distributed Systems, Emulators, Firmware, Graphics Software, OpenGL, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Service Stack
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/0786D8A4BC864FE49BA1C642F1C9A118/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering and Mathematics

 * 20+ years of software development experience.

 * 5+ years of direct people-management experience leading software engineering teams.

 * Proven experience delivering complex software products through the full development lifecycle (requirements, design, development, validation, release, and support).

 * Strong technical depth in relevant domains such as:
 * Systems software
 * Firmware
 * GPU/graphics software
 * AI/ML software
 * Cloud or distributed systems

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Strong C/C++ expertise.

 * Experience with device drivers (KMD/UMD).

 * Knowledge of graphics APIs such as:
 * DirectX
 * Vulkan
 * OpenGL

 * Experience with GPU architecture, compiler technology, runtime software, or graphics stacks.

 * Experience working with hardware bring-up, emulation, validation, and silicon enablement.

## Description

* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers and architects to deliver high-quality software solutions.
 * Oversee the design, development, validation, debugging, and optimization of software across multiple layers of the technology stack, including firmware, drivers, operating systems, applications, and platforms.
 * Define clear objectives, set measurable goals, and foster accountability for team performance.
 * Drive execution excellence by managing resources, timelines, and deliverables to ensure project success.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineering and product management, to align software development with Intel's strategic objectives.
 * Serve as a role model for Intel's values by inspiring trust, developing the capabilities of others, and creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued.
 * Actively engage with customers to understand their needs, provide support, and integrate feedback into product improvements.

Leadership Expectations:

 * Setting technical direction and engineering strategy.

 * Performance management, hiring, coaching, and career development.

 * Driving execution through goal setting and accountability.

 * Cross-functional collaboration with hardware, validation, architecture, and product teams.

 * Communicating effectively with senior leadership and stakeholders.


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