Director, Head of Compute Engineering

Skip to main contentEnglishSign InDirector, Head of Compute Engineering page is loadedDirector, Head of Compute EngineeringApplylocationsNJ-Jersey CityNC-Charlottetime typeFull timeposted onPosted 30+ Days Agojob requisition idJR2600350At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Director, Head of Compute Engineering to play your part in that transformation. It’s an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team. Make your mark in Information Technology At AIG, technology is at the heart of everything we do, from underwriting risks to processing claims. The Information Technology (IT) team equips our colleagues with the latest tools to complete their work efficiently, with the highest standards of excellence. The team is responsible for shielding the company’s systems from security risks, while designing technology strategies that enable AIG’s businesses to achieve their goals. Innovation in IT drives innovation across the organization. How you will create an impactThe 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 ResponsibilitiesDefine and execute the global compute infrastructure strategy across on-premises, cloud, VMWare, hybrid, and edge environmentsDrive technology selection, standardization, and architectural direction for all compute platformsLead evaluation and adoption of emerging compute technologies (AI/ML accelerators,  specialized hardware) Leadership & Team ManagementBuild, lead, and mentor global compute engineering teams across multiple geographiesFoster culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvementEstablish clear OKRs, KPIs, and performance metrics for all teamsMentor senior engineering leaders and create career development pathways Platform & Infrastructure OperationsOversee design, deployment, and operation of global compute infrastructureEnsure high availability (99.99%+) through robust architecture and disaster recovery planningImplement infrastructure-as-code, automation, and self-service platformsDrive SRE practices to improve reliability and reduce operational toilEstablish comprehensive observability, monitoring, and performance optimization frameworksFinancial ManagementOptimize total cost of ownership and drive 20-30% annual efficiency improvementsLead vendor negotiations with cloud providers and hardware manufacturersDevelop business cases and ROI analyses for major infrastructure investments Technical Governance & StandardsEstablish engineering standards, best practices, and architectural patternsDefine security, compliance, and governance frameworks for all compute environmentsImplement capacity planning models and forecasting methodologiesEnsure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standardsDrive sustainable computing practices to reduce environmental impact Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner with Product, Security, Finance, and Business teams to align compute solutions with needsProvide regular executive briefings on strategy execution and business impactBuild strategic partnerships with technology vendors and industry peersRepresent organization at industry conferences and forums as thought leaderInnovation & ModernizationChampion adoption of Compute and Storage workloads across platformsBuild specialized compute platforms for AI/ML, HPC, and emerging workloadsEstablish innovation labs and POC frameworks to evaluate new technologies What you'll need to succeedExperience: 10+ years of experience working on engineering and infrastructure management with a significant focus on managing Storage workloads.Storage...