Senior Product Manager - AI Data Infrastructure
United States; Morrisville, North Carolina, United States; San Jose, California, United States
Overview
At NetApp, we have a history of helping customers turn challenges into business opportunities. That’s because we bring new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively in the most efficient possible way. As an Engineer with NetApp, you’ll have the opportunity to work with modern cloud and container orchestration technologies in a production setting. You’ll play an important role in scaling systems sustainably through automation and evolving them by pushing for changes to improve reliability and velocity.
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United States; Morrisville, North Carolina, United States; San Jose, California, United States Job category: Engineering Job ID: 134714-en_USOwn Every Moment at NetApp
At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure—delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud.
Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Principal Product Manager to lead the definition and evolution of NetApp’s AI Data Infrastructure (AIDI) portfolio. This role owns a broad, end‑to‑end AI infrastructure strategy, spanning ONTAP‑based data services delivered across multiple hardware platforms, integrated systems, reference architectures, and full‑stack AI solutions.
This PM operates at the center of NetApp’s most strategic AI initiatives—working closely with architecture, engineering, and strategic technology partners—to define scalable, repeatable, and monetizable AI data platforms. The role focuses on enabling ONTAP and complementary data services across diverse system architectures, including high‑performance file and block platforms, scale‑out systems, and object storage, as well as validated reference architectures.
The role supports both Neocloud providers and Strategic Enterprise customers, shaping solutions that enable training, fine‑tuning, inference, and emerging AI workloads across hybrid and on‑prem environments.
Job Responsibilities
AI Data Infrastructure Strategy & Vision
Define and own the holistic AIDI product strategy, centered on ONTAP‑based data services delivered across multiple hardware platforms, integrated systems, reference designs, and full solution architectures.
Develop a phased AIDI roadmap, clearly articulating MVP capabilities, platform extensions, and long‑term architectural evolution.
Identify and prioritize AI workload use cases (training, fine‑tuning, inference, multi‑tenant AI platforms), and map them to storage platforms, data services, and deployment models.
Reference Architectures & Partner Ecosystem
Lead co‑development and integration efforts with strategic technology partners, spanning compute, accelerator, networking, and platform ecosystems.
Define, productize, and maintain validated reference architectures and certified AI designs (e.g., clustered AI platforms, modular AI stacks), ensuring they are repeatable, supportable, and field‑ready.
Act as the product interface between NetApp storage platforms (ONTAP‑based systems, E‑Series, StorageGRID) and external partner ecosystems.
Platform & Ecosystem Definition
Drive platform and system architecture decisions, including storage platforms, interconnects, and system‑level tradeoffs, in close partnership with architecture and engineering.
Define end‑to‑end AI infrastructure solutions, combining multiple storage platforms, data services, lifecycle management, and operational integration—not just standalone components.
Evaluate and define fulfillment and delivery models, including:
Meet‑in‑the‑channel offerings
OEM‑ and ODM‑based solutions
Integrated and validated system offerings
Customer, Market & Business Requirements
Gather and synthesize requirements from Neocloud providers and large enterprise customers, addressing performance, scale, multi‑tenancy, and operational simplicity.
Translate customer needs into clear product requirements, differentiated value propositions, and business cases.
Partner with GTM, sales, and field teams to ensure offerings are consumable, supportable, and aligned with real‑world deployment models.
Monetization & Business Models
Define monetization strategies for AIDI offerings, including software licensing, subscriptions, consumption‑based models, and bundled platform offerings.
Partner with finance and GTM teams to assess revenue impact, pricing, margin, and cost structure across solution types.
Cross‑Functional Leadership
Serve as the single point of accountability across architecture, engineering, sales, marketing, alliances, and operations for AIDI.
Communicate strategy, architectural tradeoffs, and roadmap clearly to executive leadership and field organizations.
Influence long‑term platform decisions that impact multiple product lines and business units.
Job Requirements
15+ years of product management experience with enterprise infrastructure, storage platforms, or cloud‑adjacent systems.
Strong understanding of on‑prem and/or cloud infrastructure and modern data center architectures.
Proven experience partnering with architecture and engineering teams to translate technical concepts into market‑ready products.
Experience defining product roadmaps, phased releases, and go‑to‑market strategies.
Preferred
Experience working with hyperscalers, Neocloud providers, or large enterprise customers.
Familiarity with OEM/ODM ecosystems, multi‑vendor platforms, and channel‑based delivery models.
Background in defining monetization and licensing models for software, platforms, or integrated solutions.
Why This Role Matters
This role is critical to shaping the future of our AI Data Infrastructure business. You’ll influence core architectural decisions, unlock new revenue opportunities, and position NetApp as a leader in AI‑ready data platforms and solutions, while working closely with senior leaders across the company.
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Compensation:
The target salary range for this position is 227,800 - 338,800 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. The range is based on 'On Target Earnings’ (OTE) representing the total potential earnings, which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s). These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. We will provide detailed information about the specific benefits for your region during the recruitment process.
At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.
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NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.
Why You'll Thrive at NetApp
At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.
NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.
Our culture
We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.
If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.
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To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application.
Our values
Put the customer at the center. Care for each other and our communities. Think and act like owners. Build belonging every day. Embrace a growth mindset.
Benefits
Volunteer time off
40 hours of paid volunteer time each year.
Well-being
Employee Assistance Program, fitness, and mental health resources to help employees be their best.
Time away
Paid time off for vacation and to recharge.
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To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team reviews applications submitted through our company website only. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application.