VP, Customer Engineering
armada
United States (Remote) · United States
Posted Mar 19, 2026
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armada
United States (Remote) · United States
Posted Mar 19, 2026
About the Company
Armada is the hyperscaler for the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure from first deployment to AI factory with speed, scale and sovereignty. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and to the CNBC Disruptor 50, Armada’s solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense.
With nearly $500 million in funding to date, Armada is backed by leading investors including Founders Fund, Lux, BlackRock and Microsoft (M12), alongside strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Dell, Palantir, NVIDIA, SpaceX, and Skydio. We are building the infrastructure layer for sovereign and edge AI - rugged, deployable compute for customers that cannot rely on centralized cloud.
Working at Armada means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering impact. You’ll tackle challenges that haven’t been solved before and help build something transformative from the ground up. What you do here will not only define your career but help further Armada’s mission to bridge the digital divide for customers around the world.
About the Role
Armada is seeking a visionary VP of Customer Engineering to lead a world-class, globally distributed team of Customer Engineers at the forefront of AI infrastructure and edge computing. This is a pivotal leadership role for a builder and operator who thrives at the intersection of cutting-edge AI technology and large-scale industrial deployment.
As Armada accelerates adoption of its AI-powered edge platform spanning ruggedized modular data centers, GPU-accelerated inference, and real-time edge AI this leader will shape how we engage with customers globally: from initial technical discovery through validated, deployment-ready architectures. You will own the pre-sales technical lifecycle across all regions, ensuring our Customer Engineers operate with rigor, speed, and clarity in North America, EMEA, APAC, and emerging markets.
The CE function guides customers from mission-critical AI ambitions and complex operational environments to scalable, field-proven Armada solutions taking each opportunity 80% of the way by scoping requirements, framing AI infrastructure trade-offs, validating feasibility, and ensuring full qualification before moving to detailed engineering.
VP, Customer Engineering & Value Engineering
About the Role
Armada is seeking a visionary VP of Customer Engineering & Value Engineering (Global) to lead a world-class, globally distributed organization at the forefront of AI infrastructure and edge computing. This is a pivotal leadership role for a builder and operator who thrives at the intersection of cutting-edge AI technology, commercial execution, and large-scale industrial deployment.
This leader will own and scale both the Customer Engineering (CE) and Value Engineering (VE) functions globally, ensuring tight integration between technical discovery, solution architecture, and business value articulation across the entire pre-sales lifecycle.
As Armada accelerates adoption of its AI-powered edge platform—spanning ruggedized modular data centers, GPU-accelerated inference, and real-time edge AI—this role will define how we engage with customers worldwide. From initial technical discovery through validated, deployment-ready architectures and quantified business outcomes, you will drive a consistent and high-impact motion across North America, EMEA, APAC, and emerging markets.
The combined CE + VE organization guides customers from mission-critical AI ambitions and complex operational environments to scalable, field-proven Armada solutions—taking each opportunity ~80% of the way by:
You will build a best-in-class global pre-sales engine where:
What You'll Do
Build & Scale a Global Customer Engineering & Value Engineering Organization
Drive AI-Focused Technical Discovery & Value-Based Solutioning
Elevate Global Pre-Sales Excellence (Technical + Value)
Partner Cross-Functionally to Accelerate Global Revenue
Build Scalable Methodologies & Playbooks
Core Skills & Capabilities
Global Leadership & Team Development
AI Infrastructure & Edge Architecture
System Architecture & Engineering Design
Value Engineering & Strategic Storytelling
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Compensation & Benefits
For U.S. Based candidates: To ensure fairness and transparency, the on-target earnings salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to the salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request).
Benefits
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Equal Opportunity Statement
At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time.
Unsolicited Resumes and Candidates
Armada does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies or recruiters. All candidates must apply directly through our careers page. Any resumes submitted by agencies without a prior signed agreement will be considered unsolicited and Armada will not be obligated to pay any fees.