Product Manager - DataDirect Networks : Job Details

Overview

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DataDirect Networks (DDN) is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers, in industries ranging from life sciences and healthcare to financial services, autonomous cars, Government, academia, research and manufacturing.

DDN's A3I solutions are transforming the landscape of AI infrastructure. - IDC

The real differentiator is DDN. I never hesitate to recommend DDN. DDN is the de facto name for AI Storage in high performance environments - Marc Hamilton, VP, Solutions Architecture & Engineering | NVIDIA

DDN is the global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale. Our cutting-edge data intelligence platform is designed to accelerate AI workloads, enabling organizations to extract maximum value from their data. With a proven track record of performance, reliability, and scalability, DDN empowers businesses to tackle the most challenging AI and data-intensive workloads with confidence.

Our success is driven by our unwavering commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and a team of passionate professionals who bring their expertise and dedication to every project. This is a chance to make a significant impact at a company that is shaping the future of AI and data management.

Our commitment to innovation, customer success, and market leadership makes this an exciting and rewarding role for a driven professional looking to make a lasting impact in the world of AI and data storage.

Job Description

We are seeking a Technical Product Manager to join the DDN EXA Team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between engineering, customers, and stakeholders to drive the development and delivery of cutting-edge high-performance storage solutions. You will leverage your technical expertise in storage architectures, communication skills, and product management experience to craft and execute a strategic product vision that meets the demands of AI, ML, and data-intensive workloads.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and Communicate Product Vision: Work with internal and external partners to define a clear, compelling product strategy and roadmap that aligns with customer needs and market trends.

Lead Product Execution: Collaborate with engineering, design, operations, sales, and marketing teams to execute new product introductions and manage product lifecycles effectively.

Customer Engagement: Represent the product to customers, delivering technical presentations and gathering feedback to inform product improvements.

Documentation and Architecture: Produce clear, high-quality documentation, diagrams, and technical collateral to articulate storage solutions and system architectures.

Support Strategic Initiatives: Collaborate with teams focused on monitoring, analytics, and support solutions to enhance customer success and operational efficiency.

Drive Innovation: Stay informed on emerging technologies in AI, ML, and cloud computing to guide product evolution and ensure competitiveness in strategic customer verticals.

Qualifications

Technical Expertise

* Proven proficiency in storage technologies, particularly high-performance storage solutions.

* Experience in storage architecture, system design, and implementation, gained through roles such as solutions engineer, sales engineer, or systems architect/engineer.

* Familiarity with AI/ML workloads, frameworks, and large-scale cloud platforms.

Communication and Presentation

* Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.

* Experience presenting to public audiences, customers, and internal stakeholders confidently and persuasively.

* Skilled in creating detailed technical documentation and architectural diagrams.

Additional Skills and Experience

* Background in strategic customer verticals such as AI development or data science is highly desirable.

* Experience with product support, monitoring, and analytics solutions, whether customer-facing or for internal business intelligence.

* Ability to manage complex customer demands, balancing technical, business, and operational priorities.

What We're Looking For

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience: 12+ years in storage product management or related fields, with a strong track record of building and managing enterprise-scale storage solutions.

Technical Acumen: Deep understanding of AI/ML training and inference, large language models (LLMs), generative AI, and machine learning frameworks.

Drive and Passion: Self-starter with a hands-on approach and a passion for building groundbreaking storage technologies.

DDN

Join our dynamic and driven team, where engineering excellence is at the heart of everything we do. We seek individuals who love to challenge themselves and are fueled by curiosity. Here, you'll have the opportunity to work across various areas of the company, thanks to our flat organizational structure that encourages hands-on involvement and direct contributions to our mission. Leadership is earned by those who take initiative and consistently deliver outstanding results, both in their work ethic and deliverables, making strong prioritization skills essential. Additionally, we value strong communication skills in all our engineers and researchers, as they are crucial for the success of our teams and the company as a whole.

Interview Process: After submitting your application, one of our recruiters will review your resume. If your application passes this stage, you will be invited to a 30-minute interview during which a member of our team will ask some basic questions. If you clear the interview, you will enter the main process, which can consist of up to four interviews in total:

* Coding assessment: Often in a language of your choice.

* Systems design: Translate high-level requirements into a scalable, fault-tolerant service (depending on role).

* Real-time problem-solving: Demonstrate practical skills in a live problem-solving session.

* Meet and greet with the wider team.

* Our goal is to finish the main process in 2-3 weeks at most.

DataDirect Networks (DDN) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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