Director, Software Architecture (Hyperscalers)

SBT is the exclusive executive recruiting firm for this confidential position.This confidential company is a leading innovator in next-generation semiconductor and compute architecture, focused on enabling highly customizable, high-performance processing solutions. The organization partners with a broad ecosystem of technology leaders to accelerate the development and adoption of scalable computing platforms across data center, edge, and embedded environments. With a strong foundation in advanced chip design and platform flexibility, the company is positioned at the forefront of modern compute innovation.RoleDefine and lead system-level and software architecture for hyperscale environments, partnering closely with hardware teams to ensure cohesive platform designCollaborate with customers and ecosystem partners to capture workload requirements and ensure strong alignment across performance, functionality, and deployment needsGuide the development of end-to-end system software stacks, including firmware, operating systems, virtualization layers, and application enablementDrive ecosystem engagement and industry alignment, contributing to standards efforts and influencing external software development communitiesPartner with performance and engineering teams to optimize system efficiency, resolve bottlenecks, and support next-generation technologies such as CXL, networking, and accelerator integrationQualificationsExperience defining requirements for x86 or ARM servers for hyperscalersStrong experience defining and supporting server architectures for hyperscaler environments, including core requirements such as RAS, telemetry, manageability, and I/O optimizationDeep understanding of system and CPU architecture, with the ability to bridge hardware and software design considerationsProven background in low-level systems programming (C) within complex operating systems such as Linux or BSD, particularly in multi-core, multi-threaded environmentsFamiliarity with modern data center ecosystems, including PCIe, firmware interfaces (ACPI/UEFI), and scalable Linux distributionsDemonstrated leadership and communication skills, with experience driving technical roadmaps, writing architecture specifications, and leading cross-functional projectsRemote is an option for the right qualifications