The Global Head of Compute Engineering is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and executing the strategic vision for compute infrastructure across the organization's global footprint. This position demands a leader who can architect scalable compute and storage solutions, build world-class engineering teams, and drive innovation while maintaining operational excellence at enterprise scale.
Strategic Responsibilities
Define and execute the global compute infrastructure strategy across on-premises, cloud, VMWare, hybrid, and edge environments
Drive technology selection, standardization, and architectural direction for all compute platforms
Lead evaluation and adoption of emerging compute technologies (AI/ML accelerators, specialized hardware)
Leadership & Team Management
Build, lead, and mentor global compute engineering teams across multiple geographies
Foster culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement
Establish clear OKRs, KPIs, and performance metrics for all teams
Mentor senior engineering leaders and create career development pathways
Platform & Infrastructure Operations
Oversee design, deployment, and operation of global compute infrastructure
Ensure high availability (99.99%+) through robust architecture and disaster recovery planning
Implement infrastructure-as-code, automation, and self-service platforms
Drive SRE practices to improve reliability and reduce operational toil
Establish comprehensive observability, monitoring, and performance optimization frameworks
Financial Management
Optimize total cost of ownership and drive 20-30% annual efficiency improvements
Lead vendor negotiations with cloud providers and hardware manufacturers
Develop business cases and ROI analyses for major infrastructure investments
Technical Governance & Standards
Establish engineering standards, best practices, and architectural patterns
Define security, compliance, and governance frameworks for all compute environments
Implement capacity planning models and forecasting methodologies
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
Drive sustainable computing practices to reduce environmental impact
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Product, Security, Finance, and Business teams to align compute solutions with needs
Provide regular executive briefings on strategy execution and business impact
Build strategic partnerships with technology vendors and industry peers
Represent organization at industry conferences and forums as thought leader
Innovation & Modernization
Champion adoption of Compute and Storage workloads across platforms
Build specialized compute platforms for AI/ML, HPC, and emerging workloads
Establish innovation labs and POC frameworks to evaluate new technologies
What you'll need to succeed
Experience: 10+ years of experience working on engineering and infrastructure management with a significant focus on managing Storage workloads.
Storage Platforms: Expert-level proficiency in at least one storage solution and backup solutions.
Proven expertise with AWS, including hands-on experience Backup and DR including Cyber resilency
Solid understanding of cloud security, data governance, and best practices for deploying and managing workloads.
IaC: Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
Problem-Solving: Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Networking & Security: Solid understanding of cloud networking, security best practices, and identity and access management.
Ready to set new industry standards? We would love to hear from you.
Veterans are encouraged to apply.
For positions based in Jersey City, NJ, the base salary range is $139,000 - $175,000 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. In
addition, we’re proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which
can be viewed here: US Benefits Overview.
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At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.
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At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.
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