Sr. Director, Engineering Applications & Labs

TL;DR

Sr. Director, Engineering Applications & Labs: Overseeing hirify.global’s global engineering applications and labs with an accent on modernizing engineering tools, managing lab environments, and driving the migration of applications to the cloud. Focus on building an integrated development platform that unifies workflows, connects labs with engineering applications, and enables secure, scalable collaboration across global teams.

Location: Santa Clara, CA or Irvine, CA

Salary: 190,280 - 285,000 USD per annum

Company

hirify.global’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world.

What you will do

• Build and deliver a multi-year roadmap with Engineering, IT, Security, and Facilities.
• Stand up a “Labs as a Service” model with centralized provisioning, standardized services, and dedicated IT support.
• Own the strategy and roadmap for engineering applications (e.g., custom apps, Jira, Confluence, Git, Jenkins, CI/CD).
• Build an integrated development platform that connects engineering applications, toolchains, and lab environments into a seamless ecosystem.
• Champion DevSecOps to embed security early and automate compliance enforcement.
• Drive global standardization to improve scalability, reliability, and productivity across engineering sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, Technology, or related field.
• 15+ years in IT or technology leadership, including 5+ years in engineering applications or lab operations.
• Proven success leading large-scale standardization or transformation across global teams.
• Exceptional program management, stakeholder alignment, and communication skills.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with semiconductor workflows/tools (EDA, verification, silicon validation).
• Strong understanding of lab functions (validation, bring-up, debug, test, failure analysis).
• Experience with remote engineering workflows or lab automation.
• Certifications: PMP, ITIL, Six Sigma (a plus).

Culture & Benefits

• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Family support programs to help balance work and home life.
• Robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being.
• Recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones.