What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of IT position at Lyte?
About Lyte
Lyte builds perception systems for Physical AI operating in complex environments. The company combines custom silicon, integrated sensors, and software into a unified platform for robotics, mobility, and next-generation automation. Lyte is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a global presence. For more information, visit www.lyte.ai
If you’re excited about building impactful technology in a dynamic, hands-on environment, we’d love to hear from you!
About The Role
We are seeking a hands-on Director of IT to lead and scale Lyte’s IT infrastructure and operations. This role is responsible for building a secure, reliable, and scalable IT environment that supports a growing technology company.
This is a senior leadership role for someone who can set direction, build standards, and lead a team, while staying close enough to the work to drive execution and make strong technical decisions. The ideal candidate has led IT in a technology company with hundreds of employees, preferably in an environment that includes both hardware and software development.
What You'll Do
180,000 - 250,000 USD per year(Bay Area, CA)
Lyte builds perception systems for Physical AI operating in complex environments. The company combines custom silicon, integrated sensors, and software into a unified platform for robotics, mobility, and next-generation automation. Lyte is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a global presence. For more information, visit www.lyte.ai
If you’re excited about building impactful technology in a dynamic, hands-on environment, we’d love to hear from you!
About The Role
We are seeking a hands-on Director of IT to lead and scale Lyte’s IT infrastructure and operations. This role is responsible for building a secure, reliable, and scalable IT environment that supports a growing technology company.
This is a senior leadership role for someone who can set direction, build standards, and lead a team, while staying close enough to the work to drive execution and make strong technical decisions. The ideal candidate has led IT in a technology company with hundreds of employees, preferably in an environment that includes both hardware and software development.
What You'll Do
- Company-wide IT operations, including end-user support, devices, systems, enterprise tools, and network infrastructure
- Identity and access management across Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, and related security controls
- Administration and support of macOS, Windows, and Linux environments
- Endpoint management, patching, device security, vulnerability management, and operational IT controls
- Partnership with cross-functional teams to support Information Security program execution, including SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001
- Cloud and hybrid IT support in partnership with Engineering
- IT team leadership, operational discipline, and scalable processes
- Hands-on IT leadership experience in a medium to large size technology company (hundreds of employees), preferably with both hardware and software development
- 15 years of experience across IT operations, systems administration, and end-user support, including 5 years in IT leadership
- Strong experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune
- Strong Linux administration experience
- Experience supporting macOS and Windows environments at scale
- Experience with endpoint security, device management, patching, access controls, and network infrastructure
- Proven experience supporting SOC 2 Type II and/or ISO 27001
- Scripting and automation skills in Bash, PowerShell, and/or Python
- Strong communication, documentation, and cross-functional leadership skills
- Background in Information Security and/or AI infrastructure is a strong advantage
- Startup or high-growth company experience
- Experience supporting GPU/AI environments
- Experience with EPDA/EDA environments
- Relevant certifications in Microsoft, AWS, Linux, or Security
- Competitive salary and equity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible vacation and time-off policy
- Collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive work environment
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with a highly cross-functional team
180,000 - 250,000 USD per year(Bay Area, CA)