Director, Head of Compute Engineering

At 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 impact

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

10+ years of experience working on engineering and infrastructure management with a significant focus on managing Storage workloads
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 resiliency
Solid understanding of cloud security, data governance, and best practices for deploying and managing workloads
Hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
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.
AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.
AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to candidatecare@aig.com.
Functional Area: IT - Information Technology
AIG GLOBAL OPERATIONS, INC.

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