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Full-Time

Principal Product Manager

Kubernetes

Posted on 6/25/2024

CoreWeave

CoreWeave

201-500 employees

Cloud service for GPU-accelerated workloads

Data & Analytics
Hardware
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$190k - $245kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Livingston, NJ, USA + 3 more

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • 5+ years of product management experience, particularly with Kubernetes services or other developer-centric platforms.
  • Deep understanding of Kubernetes, container orchestration, and the software development lifecycle, with a strong empathy for developers.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills, capable of inspiring teams and articulating product vision and strategy to varied audiences.
  • Strong technical background, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to not only make data-informed decisions but also intuitively balance customer benefit and engineering complexity.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, providing a solid foundation in software development and cloud computing principles.
Responsibilities
  • Strategic Vision: Develop and implement a cohesive product strategy for managed Kubernetes Services, aligning with market demands and CoreWeave’s strategic goals.
  • Developer Advocacy: Be the voice of the developer community within CoreWeave, translating their feedback and needs into actionable product improvements and innovations.
  • Product Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams in the design, development, and launch of Kubernetes services, with a focus on usability, performance, and integration capabilities.
  • Service Optimization: Continuously evaluate and enhance the end-to-end user experience for CoreWeave’s Managed Kubernetes Services, from onboarding to deployment and scaling of applications.
  • Market Analysis: Stay informed about industry trends, developer needs, and competitive offerings to ensure CoreWeave’s Kubernetes services remain a top choice among developers.
  • Performance Metrics: Use metrics and feedback loops to measure the effectiveness of the Kubernetes services, making data-driven decisions to refine and improve the product offering.

CoreWeave offers cloud computing services that specialize in GPU-accelerated workloads, which are crucial for tasks like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and visual effects rendering. Their infrastructure is built on a bare metal serverless Kubernetes platform, allowing clients to access powerful computing resources without the need for expensive hardware. CoreWeave's pay-as-you-go pricing model provides flexibility and scalability, making it appealing to tech companies, film studios, and enterprises. The company's goal is to deliver high-performance computing resources that meet the increasing demands of various industries.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$12B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

62%

1 year growth

134%

2 year growth

719%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Securing $1.1 billion in funding positions CoreWeave for aggressive growth and innovation in the AI and HPC sectors.
  • The appointment of former AWS executive Chetan Kapoor as Chief Product Officer brings valuable expertise and leadership to drive product strategy during a hypergrowth phase.
  • CoreWeave's $2.2 billion investment in European data centers demonstrates their commitment to expanding global reach and meeting surging demand for AI infrastructure.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape with giants like AWS launching high-core instances could pressure CoreWeave to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Rapid expansion, including significant investments in new data centers, could strain resources and operational capabilities.

What makes CoreWeave unique

  • CoreWeave specializes in GPU-accelerated workloads, setting it apart from general cloud service providers like AWS and Azure.
  • Their fully managed, bare metal serverless Kubernetes platform offers high performance with reduced operational burden, a unique selling point in the cloud computing market.
  • CoreWeave's strategic partnerships, such as with Bloom Energy for on-site power generation, enhance their infrastructure's reliability and sustainability.
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