The Role:
We are seeking a skilled Product Manager to drive the product vision, strategy, and execution of our infrastructure hardware systems. This portfolio of modular systems includes accelerator cards, server designs and rack references for data centre, as well as edge devices. These systems integrate Openchip’s Risc-V based SoCs and 3rd party IPs and provide the infrastructure foundation for our full-stack platform offerings towards AI, HPC, cloud and edge deployments.
You will help us build platforms that use the full potential of our unique hardware stack that will be at the heart of datacenters, on-prem infrastructures and edge. Our aim is to build platforms that are open, future-proof and able to support a wide variety of workloads.
You will engage with customers and partners across the AI, hyperscaler, datacenter and edge ecosystem to evangelize our vision, establish our product market fit and identify customer needs. You will drive the products into the market, enabling across the ecosystem.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, architecture and marketing, to translate this outside input into the roadmap for an ambitious hardware portfolio that meets market demand, exceeds customer expectations and uses the full potential of our unique hardware and software stack.
Responsibilities:
- Drive product lifecycle for our hardware systems, from concept to delivery to market
- Conduct market research to identify customer needs, competitive landscape, and emerging trends in the AI, hyperscaler, datacenter, edge and semiconductor sectors
- Actively seek out and engage key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and industry analysts to understand the product market fit for our hardware systems
- Evangelize and represent our hardware systems at industry events, webinars and customer meetings. Drive delivery of product collateral
- Conduct business case analysis for technology programs/products. Identify product requirements and features
- Own the roadmap, defining and prioritising the system portfolio, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals
- Collaborate with engineering and architecture teams to translate market and product requirements into product specifications and KPIs. Adapt and change as needed through the development phase
- Drive our hardware systems into the market, influencing across supply chain and enabling through the ecosystem.
- Monitor product performance and gather feedback from customers to inform continuous improvement and innovation
- Support our business development teams in product-related inquiries, providing expertise and guidance
Qualifications:
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
- 10+ years’ experience as a Technical Product Manager in hardware infrastructure
- Good knowledge of product design and specification for PCIe accelerator cards, server design and interconnect within data centres, rack-level considerations
- Familiarity with the ecosystem and supply chain for hardware infrastructure
- Proven track record of successfully launching and managing complex products from concept to market
Soft skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. Internal and external communications, both verbal and written
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
- A “can do attitude”, willing to solve and overcome obstacles
- Hunger for continuous learning
What We Offer
- A chance to work on one of the most transformative AI and silicon engineering companies in Europe with cutting-edge technology and industry leaders
- We offer a remuneration package that values your experience
- We believe in investing in our employees and providing them with opportunities for growth and career development
- Work in a hybrid environment with flexible scheduling
- Join an innovative team and experience company growth
- Opportunity to travel to other countries in Europe to meet the teams, collaborate and drive solutions
We are looking for outstanding people willing to join our mission to change the silicon industry and help build a better world. If you identify with Openchip, please contact us.
At Openchip & Software Technologies S.L., we believe a diverse and inclusive team is the key to groundbreaking ideas. We foster a work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential—regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity."
