Own Every Moment at NetApp At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure-delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud. Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins. Job Summary 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. Education IC - Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of related experience.Mgr & Exec - Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience. 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. At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process. Equal Opportunity Employer: NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification. Why You'll Thrive at NetApp At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment-you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure. NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security. Our culture We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed-they drive everything we do. If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.
05/26/2026
Full time
Own Every Moment at NetApp At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure-delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud. Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins. Job Summary 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. Education IC - Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of related experience.Mgr & Exec - Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience. 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. At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process. Equal Opportunity Employer: NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification. Why You'll Thrive at NetApp At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment-you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure. NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security. Our culture We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed-they drive everything we do. If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.
Own Every Moment at NetApp At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure-delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud. Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins. Job Summary Location: This role is located in either Seattle or San Jose with a preference for Seattle. NetApp is seeking a highly technically skilled and force multiplier Vice President of Product for Cloud Storage. You have an opportunity to define and drive the strategy and growth of our first party storage service in Microsoft Azure. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of owning large, complex product portfolios, driving business outcomes at scale, and partnering with any of the Hyperscalers to align strategy and deliver market-leading solutions as an external ISV leader into the cloud. They will have deep knowledge and experience in high scale cloud infrastructure services, cloud architecture, and enterprise workloads as the overall product leader for Azure NetApp Files. Why should you be interestesd NetApp has been pioneering and leading the Cloud File Storage market. NetApp is the only storage option available as a first party service in the leading cloud with strategic alignment and OEM products. Interested in learning more? Visit Azure NetApp Files NetApp NetApp had a great culture before most companies realized the importance of having great culture. We embrace diversity and openness because it's in our DNA. We push limits and reward great ideas. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time off per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. See NetApp Serves for our social impact program. We have world-class compensation and benefits. We want employees to participate in the wealth and value creation they drive. We also offer educational assistance and child and elder care resources. Interested in not just building products but building and growing a Fortune 500 innovative tech company? Come join us! Job Requirements Key Responsibilities • Provide leadership and guidance to the organization within our cloud storage division with a focus on Microsoft Azure Platform. • Envision and execute plans for business growth and customer focused products which often might be built by multiple teams in multiple organizations. Drive outcomes that have a bottom-line impact and/or yield a competitive advantage for the business. • Partner with Microsoft to drive product and business strategy of Cloud Services, including tight integration with the field and sales organization. • Lead storage innovation in partnership with the hyperscalers, adopting newest cloud capabilities/options and building optimize storage and workloads offerings. • Owns prioritization of product portfolio and driving clarity across the company on the rationale behind prioritization. Defines the 2+ year strategic vision and long-term roadmap. • Drives strategic industry communications including analyst relations and press briefings. This role will present multiple opportunities to be a speaker at national or international external events. • Drives communication strategy with product marketing and PR for major launches of existing or new product offerings. • Build and manage a high-performing product team and deliver successful products into the cloud. • Work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, other product management teams, sales, and marketing to ensure a cohesive approach to delivering cloud storage on GCP. • Collaborate with executive-level stakeholders, including the CEO staff, technical leaders at Microsoft Azure, and top customers to ensure alignment and integration with our broader product portfolio. • Help teams be excellent and flawless in execution. Be relentless, have grit, be disciplined. Also build organization which moves at cloud speed and yet have the patience to build truly great things. Key Qualifications 15+ years of technical product management experience with 10+ years leading enterprise or platform PM teams Experience building products with high scale and as cloud native services Proficiency in building and operating cloud services PnL Experience in leading a complex large organization and driving revenue and market share growth. Strong customer discovery background with the ability to translate ambiguity into clarity Possess a decent understanding of Microsoft Azure services or any other Hyperscalers. Experience in storage technologies is advantageous but not required. Strong verbal and written communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Strong leadership skills with the ability to dive deep, strong ownership and sense of urgency to drive innovation to delight customers Genuinely a servant leader. You have authentic leadership that arises not from exercise of power or self-interested actions but from a fundamental desire to first help, coach, mentor others and make them great. Up to date with the latest advancements and trends in Hyperscalers as well as in the field of AI and ability to leaverage that knowledge to drive innovation and deliver best-in-class solutions. Education • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or related field • Master's in business administration preferred but not mandatory Compensation: The target salary range for this position is 314,500 - 407,000 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. 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, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU's), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process. At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process. Equal Opportunity Employer: NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification. Why You'll Thrive at NetApp At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment-you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure. NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security. Our culture We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed-they drive everything we do. If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.
05/26/2026
Full time
Own Every Moment at NetApp At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure-delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud. Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins. Job Summary Location: This role is located in either Seattle or San Jose with a preference for Seattle. NetApp is seeking a highly technically skilled and force multiplier Vice President of Product for Cloud Storage. You have an opportunity to define and drive the strategy and growth of our first party storage service in Microsoft Azure. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of owning large, complex product portfolios, driving business outcomes at scale, and partnering with any of the Hyperscalers to align strategy and deliver market-leading solutions as an external ISV leader into the cloud. They will have deep knowledge and experience in high scale cloud infrastructure services, cloud architecture, and enterprise workloads as the overall product leader for Azure NetApp Files. Why should you be interestesd NetApp has been pioneering and leading the Cloud File Storage market. NetApp is the only storage option available as a first party service in the leading cloud with strategic alignment and OEM products. Interested in learning more? Visit Azure NetApp Files NetApp NetApp had a great culture before most companies realized the importance of having great culture. We embrace diversity and openness because it's in our DNA. We push limits and reward great ideas. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time off per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. See NetApp Serves for our social impact program. We have world-class compensation and benefits. We want employees to participate in the wealth and value creation they drive. We also offer educational assistance and child and elder care resources. Interested in not just building products but building and growing a Fortune 500 innovative tech company? Come join us! Job Requirements Key Responsibilities • Provide leadership and guidance to the organization within our cloud storage division with a focus on Microsoft Azure Platform. • Envision and execute plans for business growth and customer focused products which often might be built by multiple teams in multiple organizations. Drive outcomes that have a bottom-line impact and/or yield a competitive advantage for the business. • Partner with Microsoft to drive product and business strategy of Cloud Services, including tight integration with the field and sales organization. • Lead storage innovation in partnership with the hyperscalers, adopting newest cloud capabilities/options and building optimize storage and workloads offerings. • Owns prioritization of product portfolio and driving clarity across the company on the rationale behind prioritization. Defines the 2+ year strategic vision and long-term roadmap. • Drives strategic industry communications including analyst relations and press briefings. This role will present multiple opportunities to be a speaker at national or international external events. • Drives communication strategy with product marketing and PR for major launches of existing or new product offerings. • Build and manage a high-performing product team and deliver successful products into the cloud. • Work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, other product management teams, sales, and marketing to ensure a cohesive approach to delivering cloud storage on GCP. • Collaborate with executive-level stakeholders, including the CEO staff, technical leaders at Microsoft Azure, and top customers to ensure alignment and integration with our broader product portfolio. • Help teams be excellent and flawless in execution. Be relentless, have grit, be disciplined. Also build organization which moves at cloud speed and yet have the patience to build truly great things. Key Qualifications 15+ years of technical product management experience with 10+ years leading enterprise or platform PM teams Experience building products with high scale and as cloud native services Proficiency in building and operating cloud services PnL Experience in leading a complex large organization and driving revenue and market share growth. Strong customer discovery background with the ability to translate ambiguity into clarity Possess a decent understanding of Microsoft Azure services or any other Hyperscalers. Experience in storage technologies is advantageous but not required. Strong verbal and written communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Strong leadership skills with the ability to dive deep, strong ownership and sense of urgency to drive innovation to delight customers Genuinely a servant leader. You have authentic leadership that arises not from exercise of power or self-interested actions but from a fundamental desire to first help, coach, mentor others and make them great. Up to date with the latest advancements and trends in Hyperscalers as well as in the field of AI and ability to leaverage that knowledge to drive innovation and deliver best-in-class solutions. Education • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or related field • Master's in business administration preferred but not mandatory Compensation: The target salary range for this position is 314,500 - 407,000 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. 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, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU's), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process. At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process. Equal Opportunity Employer: NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification. Why You'll Thrive at NetApp At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment-you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure. NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security. Our culture We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed-they drive everything we do. If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.
Own Every Moment at NetApp At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure-delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud. Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins. Job Summary 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. Education IC - Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of related experience.Mgr & Exec - Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience. 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. At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process. Equal Opportunity Employer: NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification. Why You'll Thrive at NetApp At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment-you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure. NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security. Our culture We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed-they drive everything we do. If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.
05/25/2026
Full time
Own Every Moment at NetApp At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure-delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud. Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins. Job Summary 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. Education IC - Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of related experience.Mgr & Exec - Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience. 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. At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process. Equal Opportunity Employer: NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification. Why You'll Thrive at NetApp At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment-you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure. NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security. Our culture We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed-they drive everything we do. If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.
Own Every Moment at NetApp At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure-delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud. Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins. Job Summary Location: This role is located in either Seattle or San Jose with a preference for Seattle. NetApp is seeking a highly technically skilled and force multiplier Vice President of Product for Cloud Storage. You have an opportunity to define and drive the strategy and growth of our first party storage service in Microsoft Azure. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of owning large, complex product portfolios, driving business outcomes at scale, and partnering with any of the Hyperscalers to align strategy and deliver market-leading solutions as an external ISV leader into the cloud. They will have deep knowledge and experience in high scale cloud infrastructure services, cloud architecture, and enterprise workloads as the overall product leader for Azure NetApp Files. Why should you be interestesd NetApp has been pioneering and leading the Cloud File Storage market. NetApp is the only storage option available as a first party service in the leading cloud with strategic alignment and OEM products. Interested in learning more? Visit Azure NetApp Files NetApp NetApp had a great culture before most companies realized the importance of having great culture. We embrace diversity and openness because it's in our DNA. We push limits and reward great ideas. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time off per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. See NetApp Serves for our social impact program. We have world-class compensation and benefits. We want employees to participate in the wealth and value creation they drive. We also offer educational assistance and child and elder care resources. Interested in not just building products but building and growing a Fortune 500 innovative tech company? Come join us! Job Requirements Key Responsibilities • Provide leadership and guidance to the organization within our cloud storage division with a focus on Microsoft Azure Platform. • Envision and execute plans for business growth and customer focused products which often might be built by multiple teams in multiple organizations. Drive outcomes that have a bottom-line impact and/or yield a competitive advantage for the business. • Partner with Microsoft to drive product and business strategy of Cloud Services, including tight integration with the field and sales organization. • Lead storage innovation in partnership with the hyperscalers, adopting newest cloud capabilities/options and building optimize storage and workloads offerings. • Owns prioritization of product portfolio and driving clarity across the company on the rationale behind prioritization. Defines the 2+ year strategic vision and long-term roadmap. • Drives strategic industry communications including analyst relations and press briefings. This role will present multiple opportunities to be a speaker at national or international external events. • Drives communication strategy with product marketing and PR for major launches of existing or new product offerings. • Build and manage a high-performing product team and deliver successful products into the cloud. • Work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, other product management teams, sales, and marketing to ensure a cohesive approach to delivering cloud storage on GCP. • Collaborate with executive-level stakeholders, including the CEO staff, technical leaders at Microsoft Azure, and top customers to ensure alignment and integration with our broader product portfolio. • Help teams be excellent and flawless in execution. Be relentless, have grit, be disciplined. Also build organization which moves at cloud speed and yet have the patience to build truly great things. Key Qualifications 15+ years of technical product management experience with 10+ years leading enterprise or platform PM teams Experience building products with high scale and as cloud native services Proficiency in building and operating cloud services PnL Experience in leading a complex large organization and driving revenue and market share growth. Strong customer discovery background with the ability to translate ambiguity into clarity Possess a decent understanding of Microsoft Azure services or any other Hyperscalers. Experience in storage technologies is advantageous but not required. Strong verbal and written communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Strong leadership skills with the ability to dive deep, strong ownership and sense of urgency to drive innovation to delight customers Genuinely a servant leader. You have authentic leadership that arises not from exercise of power or self-interested actions but from a fundamental desire to first help, coach, mentor others and make them great. Up to date with the latest advancements and trends in Hyperscalers as well as in the field of AI and ability to leaverage that knowledge to drive innovation and deliver best-in-class solutions. Education • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or related field • Master's in business administration preferred but not mandatory Compensation: The target salary range for this position is 314,500 - 407,000 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. 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, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU's), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process. At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process. Equal Opportunity Employer: NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification. Why You'll Thrive at NetApp At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment-you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure. NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security. Our culture We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed-they drive everything we do. If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.
05/25/2026
Full time
Own Every Moment at NetApp At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure-delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud. Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins. Job Summary Location: This role is located in either Seattle or San Jose with a preference for Seattle. NetApp is seeking a highly technically skilled and force multiplier Vice President of Product for Cloud Storage. You have an opportunity to define and drive the strategy and growth of our first party storage service in Microsoft Azure. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of owning large, complex product portfolios, driving business outcomes at scale, and partnering with any of the Hyperscalers to align strategy and deliver market-leading solutions as an external ISV leader into the cloud. They will have deep knowledge and experience in high scale cloud infrastructure services, cloud architecture, and enterprise workloads as the overall product leader for Azure NetApp Files. Why should you be interestesd NetApp has been pioneering and leading the Cloud File Storage market. NetApp is the only storage option available as a first party service in the leading cloud with strategic alignment and OEM products. Interested in learning more? Visit Azure NetApp Files NetApp NetApp had a great culture before most companies realized the importance of having great culture. We embrace diversity and openness because it's in our DNA. We push limits and reward great ideas. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time off per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. See NetApp Serves for our social impact program. We have world-class compensation and benefits. We want employees to participate in the wealth and value creation they drive. We also offer educational assistance and child and elder care resources. Interested in not just building products but building and growing a Fortune 500 innovative tech company? Come join us! Job Requirements Key Responsibilities • Provide leadership and guidance to the organization within our cloud storage division with a focus on Microsoft Azure Platform. • Envision and execute plans for business growth and customer focused products which often might be built by multiple teams in multiple organizations. Drive outcomes that have a bottom-line impact and/or yield a competitive advantage for the business. • Partner with Microsoft to drive product and business strategy of Cloud Services, including tight integration with the field and sales organization. • Lead storage innovation in partnership with the hyperscalers, adopting newest cloud capabilities/options and building optimize storage and workloads offerings. • Owns prioritization of product portfolio and driving clarity across the company on the rationale behind prioritization. Defines the 2+ year strategic vision and long-term roadmap. • Drives strategic industry communications including analyst relations and press briefings. This role will present multiple opportunities to be a speaker at national or international external events. • Drives communication strategy with product marketing and PR for major launches of existing or new product offerings. • Build and manage a high-performing product team and deliver successful products into the cloud. • Work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, other product management teams, sales, and marketing to ensure a cohesive approach to delivering cloud storage on GCP. • Collaborate with executive-level stakeholders, including the CEO staff, technical leaders at Microsoft Azure, and top customers to ensure alignment and integration with our broader product portfolio. • Help teams be excellent and flawless in execution. Be relentless, have grit, be disciplined. Also build organization which moves at cloud speed and yet have the patience to build truly great things. Key Qualifications 15+ years of technical product management experience with 10+ years leading enterprise or platform PM teams Experience building products with high scale and as cloud native services Proficiency in building and operating cloud services PnL Experience in leading a complex large organization and driving revenue and market share growth. Strong customer discovery background with the ability to translate ambiguity into clarity Possess a decent understanding of Microsoft Azure services or any other Hyperscalers. Experience in storage technologies is advantageous but not required. Strong verbal and written communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Strong leadership skills with the ability to dive deep, strong ownership and sense of urgency to drive innovation to delight customers Genuinely a servant leader. You have authentic leadership that arises not from exercise of power or self-interested actions but from a fundamental desire to first help, coach, mentor others and make them great. Up to date with the latest advancements and trends in Hyperscalers as well as in the field of AI and ability to leaverage that knowledge to drive innovation and deliver best-in-class solutions. Education • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or related field • Master's in business administration preferred but not mandatory Compensation: The target salary range for this position is 314,500 - 407,000 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. 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, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU's), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process. At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process. Equal Opportunity Employer: NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification. Why You'll Thrive at NetApp At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment-you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure. NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security. Our culture We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed-they drive everything we do. If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.
