Head of Hardware Engineering [Riyadh]

A rapidly growing deep-tech infrastructure company is developing advanced high-performance compute systems focused on AI workloads, edge deployment, and next-generation datacenter efficiency. The business combines proprietary hardware design with intelligent infrastructure software to deliver highly optimized compute environments for enterprise, industrial, and government applications.

With a strong engineering-led culture and ambitious expansion plans, the company is building scalable, energy-efficient compute platforms designed for demanding real-world environments. The team is now looking for senior engineering leadership to help drive the next phase of product development, manufacturing scale-up, and global growth.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on leadership role owning the company’s hardware engineering function across high-density compute systems, thermal architecture, mechanical and electrical engineering, validation, and production readiness.

You will lead the development of next-generation compute platforms from prototype through manufacturing while building and scaling a multidisciplinary engineering team. The role combines deep technical ownership with strategic leadership and close collaboration across software, operations, and commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the hardware product roadmap across multiple compute platforms
• Lead thermal, electrical, and mechanical engineering strategy
• Drive hardware products from design through validation and production
• Oversee prototype testing, qualification, reliability, and performance optimization
• Build and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary engineering team
• Support manufacturing scale-up, supplier management, and production readiness
• Partner closely with software engineering on hardware-software integration
• Represent the hardware function with customers, partners, and leadership stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years in hardware engineering with leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams
• Strong background in high-performance compute, datacenter hardware, GPU infrastructure, liquid cooling, or ruggedized systems
• Experience taking hardware products from concept through production
• Deep understanding of thermal management and high-power compute systems
• Comfortable operating in a player-coach environment
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with CFD simulation tools
• Background in HPC, defence, aerospace, or industrial systems
• Familiarity with NVIDIA and/or AMD datacenter hardware