Senior Product Manager - AI Data Infrastructure

Principal Product Manager

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.

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.