Sr. Technical Product Manager

Location: San Jose, California, United States About Supermicro: Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us. Job Summary: As a Technical Product Manager, you will be the primary architect of result-winning server solutions. You will blend deep technical expertise in frontend hardware design with a strategic business mindset to promote and customize Supermicro’s industry-leading portfolio. You will serve as the critical liaison between high-profile clients, global sales teams, and internal engineering to ensure our product roadmap reflects real-world market demands and cutting‑edge AI, GPU, and Cloud trends. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned): Partner directly with clients to translate complex business requirements into detailed technical server specifications Lead frontend technical design discussions, ensuring hardware configurations (CPU/GPU, storage, HPC, networking) are optimized for specific customer workloads Act as the "Technical Advisor" for the sales team, providing expert suggestions and high‑level architectural guidance to close complex deals Develop and deliver technical value propositions that highlight the advantages of Supermicro’s building‑block architecture Serve as the primary liaison between customers and internal product development/R&D teams to ensure "voice of the customer" is integrated into the design cycle Manage the product lifecycle from initial frontend concept through to technical validation and market launch Analyze emerging market trends (e.g., Liquid Cooling, PCIe Gen6, AI Clustering) to inform future product roadmaps Synthesize customer feedback into actionable insights for internal engineering teams to drive next‑generation hardware innovation Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related technical field 8+ years in Product Management, Systems Engineering, or Technical Marketing within the server, data center, or semiconductor industry Strong understanding of server architecture (x86/ARM, GPU integration, NVMe storage, and high‑speed I/O) Ability to read and influence technical design documents and hardware block diagrams Exceptional ability to explain "deep tech" concepts to non‑technical stakeholders while maintaining credibility with hardcore engineers A proactive problem‑solver who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is obsessed with "driving result‑winning solutions" Ability to maneuver effectively in corporate environment and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve ambiguities Familiar with sub‑system level design and manufacturability, provide prompt estimation for ODM/OEM customer Superb communication skill in both verbal and written, solid presentation skills Salary Range $165,000 - $185,000 The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs. EEO Statement Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr