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Super Micro Computer

Modular, energy-efficient server hardware solutions

Director – Product Management

Technical Product ManagementUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeSan Jose, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in networking switch software product management, with deep knowledge of SONiC, network switches, routing protocols, software-defined networking, automation, and large-scale data center infrastructure deployments.
  • A proven track record leading networking switch software roadmaps and successfully differentiating products in highly competitive markets.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead industry forums, influence open-source standards, and represent a company at the executive level.
  • Strong customer engagement skills, including conducting executive briefings and translating complex networking switch software concepts into business value.
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required.

Responsibilities

  • Own and evolve the networking switch software roadmap, aligning it with market trends, customer demands, and the company's long-term vision for high-performance Layer 2/3 switching, routing, and data center fabrics.
  • Develop and execute differentiated networking switch software roadmaps that position the company ahead of competitors through unique features, performance advantages, automation capabilities, and ecosystem integration.
  • Translate customer pain points and industry requirements into actionable networking switch software specifications, features, and priorities.
  • Lead the company's participation and influence in key industry forums, open-source communities, standards bodies, and consortia to promote its networking switch software position and shape future industry direction.
  • Act as a thought leader and advocate for the company's networking switch software solutions internally and externally.
  • Engage with key customers to understand evolving networking switch software needs, provide technical and strategic guidance on C implementations, and follow up on requirements and feedback.
  • Deliver executive updates and customer briefing meetings to communicate product vision, roadmap progress, and value propositions.
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of Product Managers and technical contributors focused on networking switch software.
  • Collaborate with engineering, solutions engineering, sales, marketing, and business units to align networking switch software strategy with execution and go-to-market plans.
  • Convey market, customer, and competitive insights to engineering and executive leadership to influence future hardware/software co-design and product development for the networking switch portfolio.
  • Maintain deep expertise in networking switch software technologies, including SONiC NOS, Layer 2/3 switching, routing protocols, software-defined networking, automation frameworks, and large-scale data center architectures.
  • Identify and drive innovation opportunities in SONiC-based network automation, assurance, and software-defined infrastructure to deliver measurable business value.
  • Establish product goals, success metrics, and prioritization frameworks to support on-time networking switch software releases and maximize market impact.
  • Analyze the competitive landscape, cost implications, risks, and business outcomes to support data-driven decisions for networking switch software initiatives.

Desired Qualifications

  • An advanced degree.
  • Thought leadership and active contributions to the community and networking industry organizations.
  • Strong business acumen and ability to connect networking switch software roadmaps to revenue growth and competitive advantage.
  • Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, high-growth technology environment.
  • Experience with large-scale deployments in hyperscale or cloud customer environments.

About the Company

Super Micro Computer

Modular, energy-efficient server hardware solutions

Super Micro Computer designs and sells high-performance, energy-efficient server hardware and related software and services for data centers, cloud, AI, 5G, and edge computing. Its modular Building Block Solutions let customers assemble configurable servers, storage, motherboards, and chassis from common components to match workloads. The company emphasizes green computing and power efficiency to reduce energy use in large-scale deployments and enable faster procurement. Its goal is to help customers deploy reliable computing infrastructure quickly through direct sales and an extensive partner network of distributors and value-added resellers.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Jose, CA
Founded
1993

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