Principal Product Manager

Supermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

We seek a visionary Principal Product Manager to define and drive the strategy for our next-generation server and storage platforms targeting cloud, AI, and enterprise data center infrastructure. This is a senior individual contributor role that demands profound technical expertise, exceptional strategic thinking, and the ability to influence across the organization without direct authority. You will operate as a subject matter expert, shaping product vision, translating market disruptions into actionable roadmaps, and mentoring teams on best practices. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Product Management, you will be a key player in maintaining Supermicro's technology leadership and accelerating our growth in critical markets.

• Strategy & Vision:Define and own the multi-year product strategy and vision for a key segment of our server/storage portfolio, ensuring it aligns with Supermicro's ambitious growth objectives in AI, HPC, and hyperscale computing.
• Market Analysis:Conduct deep, insightful market research and competitive analysis to identify untapped opportunities and potential disruptions. Synthesize trends in AI server architecture, advanced cooling (e.g., direct-to-chip, immersion), sustainable infrastructure, and high-performance networking (InfiniBand, RoCE) into a compelling product vision.
• Technical Product Leadership:Translate complex customer needs and overarching business goals into detailed, innovative technical requirements and architectural guidance for engineering teams.
• Cross-Functional Influence:Lead and align cross-functional teams (Engineering, Marketing, Sales, FAE, and Supply Chain) to execute on the product roadmap, resolve critical path blockers, and deliver industry-leading products on schedule.
• Customer Engagement:Act as a trusted advisor to our most strategic enterprise customers and partners, including C-suite engagements. Present the product vision, gather critical feedback, and champion the customer perspective internally to inform strategic decisions.
• Commercial Acumen:Develop robust, data-driven business cases, including TCO/ROI models, to secure executive buy-in for new product initiatives and prioritize the portfolio for maximum market impact and profitability.
• Process Optimization:Champion best practices in product development and lifecycle management. Identify and lead initiatives to improve cross-functional collaboration, release cycles, and time-to-market.
• Mentorship:Serve as a mentor and thought leader for the broader product management organization, elevating the team's strategic and technical capabilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Master's degree or MBA strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in product managementwith a proven track record of defining and launching complex, successful hardware products for data center/cloud environments.
• Recognized as a deep technical expert in server architecture, rack-scale integration, and data center infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience influencing senior leadership and cross-functional teams (R&D, Sales, Marketing) as an individual contributor.
• Expertise in high-performance networking (InfiniBand/Ethernet), AI/ML infrastructure, and emerging technologies like liquid cooling.
• Strong analytical and strategic skills with a proven ability to build business cases, define market requirements, and make data-informed prioritization decisions.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging effectively with both technical engineers and executive-level audiences.
• Experience with complex enterprise sales cycles and a deep understanding of partner/channel ecosystems.
• Results-driven with a history of exceeding performance targets and bringing innovative products to market.

$200,000 - $230,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.