Director Engineering Wi-Fi Alliance Santa Clara

Job description
Wi-Fi Alliance seeks an energetic Director of Engineering to provide strategic and operational direction for testing, sustaining engineering, and certification management group of the Wi-Fi Alliance Research & Development laboratory. The Engineering Director should have a record of building high performing teams with a strong sense of ownership and know how to grow teams of strong and effective QA and Test Engineers.



The successful candidate is a consummate team player and highly effective communicator who embraces tasks of all disciplines and complexity with unwavering enthusiasm and commitment. He/she thrives in an ever-changing startup atmosphere, leveraging limited resources and independently juggling many challenges and priorities while working together with software development teams and member groups to launch and support strategic mid to long term quality, membership, and program initiatives to a rapidly-growing industry.

Core Responsibilities

Provides strategic vision and leadership for the systems engineering team
Executes New Program Introduction
Clarify and amplify content of key deliverables from the Technical Task Group (TTG) and staff on assigned programs
Formulate and define technical scope and objectives of program/project in order to accomplish TTG Plugfest and launch requirements
Develop quality assurance test plans and directs quality assurance testing engineers
Establish standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation
Prepare project status reports and keeps all informed of project status and related issues
Coordinate and respond to requests for changes from original specifications
Develop business processes that ensure developed applications meet all project requirements
Develop and maintain technical and project documentation
Review status reports prepared by project personnel and align plans as required
Provide point of contact for external liaisons
Work closely with Program Technology and Software Engineering team to develop program/project goals and proposals
Coordinate project activities with marketing, engineering, operations, support, and other staff to ensure goals and requirements are met
Compensation

Competitive compensation and benchmark benefits package, including 100% employee paid healthcare premiums, 401K matching, generous PTO, and fitness allowance. Wi-Fi Alliance staff travel all over the world to engage with members, partners, and government – a unique opportunity to gain international experience and witness the impact of Wi-Fi.

Desired Skills and Experience
Experience

Minimum 8 years’ experience wireless technology standards research, development, and commercialization
Minimum 4 years’ of technical experience in test, troubleshooting or quality assurance roles
Minimum 4 years’ management experience with 10-20 engineers in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in project management methodologies. Demonstrated ability to develop, monitor and track project deliverables meeting quality, budget and timeline requirements. Program Management Certificate (PMC) preferred
Ability to design experiments and conduct root cause analysis
Proven ability to partner with staff and bridge to other functions across the organization
Strong technical skills
Ability to define and execute on programs and projects
Ability to use data to drive understanding and assist in problem solving
Strong communicator – across a variety of mediums and audiences
Must have passion for quality and attention to details
Education

Four year technical degree in engineering or related technical field, Master’s degree preferred

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