Director of R&D

2 weeks ago

SGP Singapore Tampines Jabil Full time $150,000 - $250,000 per year
At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.Director of R&D - based onsite in Singapore, Singapore Jabil is seeking a visionary and technically adept Director of R&D to lead a multi-disciplinary team focused on the development of next-generation transceiver solutions for hyperscalers and data center customers. This role is responsible for driving innovation across software, hardware, and system architecture, ensuring Jabil remains at the forefront of high-performance, scalable connectivity solutions.

What can you expect to do?

  • Strategic Leadership

    • Define and execute the R&D strategy for transceiver technologies aligned with hyperscaler and data center market needs.
    • Collaborate with executive leadership to shape long-term business and technology roadmaps.

  • Technology & Innovation

    • Lead the development of cutting-edge transceiver solutions, integrating hardware, firmware, software, and system architecture.
    • Drive innovation in optical and electrical interconnects, signal integrity, and high-speed design.
    • Monitor emerging technologies and industry trends to inform product direction and maintain competitive advantage.

  • Team & Project Management

    • Manage and mentor a cross-functional team of engineers and architects across disciplines.
    • Oversee project execution from concept through production, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule targets are met.
    • Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

  • Customer & Partner Engagement

    • Serve as the technical interface for hyperscaler and data center customers, translating their needs into actionable R&D initiatives.
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with key technology partners and suppliers.
    • Represent Jabil at industry forums, technical conferences, and customer engagements.

  • Operational Excellence

    • Coordinate closely with Sales, Operations, and Product Management to ensure seamless integration of R&D outputs into the broader business.
    • Proactively identify and resolve technical and strategic challenges.
    • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

What is the experience needed to be successful in this role?

  • Master's or PhD. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field .
  • 10-15+ years of experience in an engineering product development environment.
  • Deep understanding of hyperscaler requirements, data center architectures, and transceiver technologies.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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