Principal Product Manager

Supermicro

Principal AI Network Product Manager at Supermicro managing AI-powered Ethernet switch products. Collaborating with teams to deliver solutions that meet customer needs and business objectives.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $210,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end‑to‑end lifecycle of Ethernet switch and AI‑enhanced networking products and solutions, from product kick‑off through launch, growth, and EOL.
Work closely with sales to promote switch and AI network solutions to target customer accounts, identify new opportunities, and drive design‑wins and revenue.
Execute in‑depth research on customer applications, network architectures, and AI/automation use cases; translate findings into clear product requirements and solution definitions.
Define and maintain product and solution roadmaps (hardware, software, and AI features), prioritizing based on customer value, business impact, and technical feasibility.
Act as program owner for key product and solution initiatives, coordinating cross‑functional activities (engineering, purchasing, CM/ODM, vendors, operations, support) to deliver on time, on scope, and on budget.
Ensure successful time‑to‑market (TTM) launches through strong project and program management, tracking milestones, resolving risks, and driving issue closure.
Drive product quality improvements throughout design, validation, manufacturing, and deployment stages, partnering with engineering, quality, and operations teams.
Define AI‑driven features for network optimization (e.g., telemetry analytics, anomaly detection, capacity planning, intent‑based policies) and work with data/ML and network engineering teams to deliver them.
Develop and maintain product documentation including positioning statements, solution briefs, data sheets, competitive battle cards, and internal sales/SE training materials.
Deliver compelling product and solution training to internal sales, field engineering, and partner teams, and present solutions externally to customers, partners, and at industry events.
Conduct ongoing competitive analysis (features, performance, ecosystem, pricing) and use insights to sharpen product positioning, roadmap decisions, and win strategies.
Build and nurture an ecosystem of partners (software, silicon, systems integrators, and cloud/service providers) to deliver complete AI‑enabled network solutions.
Coordinate demos, proof‑of‑concepts, and solution validations with customers; provide pre‑sales and post‑sales support for critical opportunities.
Drive critical technical and customer issues to closure by aligning resources, engaging with engineering and support teams, and communicating resolution plans to stakeholders.
Champion the voice of the customer and the field within the organization, ensuring that products and solutions support the company’s overall strategy and deliver measurable customer outcomes.
Track and report on key performance metrics (adoption, revenue, margin, quality, and customer satisfaction) and use insights to refine roadmap, GTM, and operational plans.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, business-related preferred
15+ years of business development, sales, or marketing experience preferred
6+ years of customer-facing experience preferred
Excellent knowledge of networking is required
Strong initiative and ability to work in a self-directed environment
Effective organization and planning skills
Demonstrated experience working in cross-functional organizations
Creative thinker, to develop new strategies and solutions
Ability to lead extended teams and meet deadlines
Strong understanding of market trends and customer needs
Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills
Solid communications skills, both verbal and written
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Eligibility for bonus and equity award programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

Ethernet switchAI-enhanced networkingnetwork architecturesAI featurestelemetry analyticsanomaly detectioncapacity planningintent-based policiesproject managementcompetitive analysis

Soft Skills

initiativeorganizationplanningcreative thinkingleadershipanalytical skillsnegotiationproblem-solvingcommunicationcustomer advocacy

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceMaster's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster's degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Computer EngineeringMaster's degree in Computer Engineering