Principal Product Manager
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on50 West, 50, West San Fernando Street, Downtown Historic District, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95113, United States
About 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. 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.
We are on a path to $10B in value, and we need passionate teams to tackle real-world challenges and see their impact in how customers transform and grow. At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers who reward initiative, impact, and ownership.
About the Role
NetApp is hiring a principal-level product leader to own the AI product strategy for Azure NetApp Files (ANF)—a first-party, fully managed enterprise file service on Microsoft Azure. This role sits at the intersection of enterprise storage, Azure AI infrastructure, and industry AI workloads, ensuring ANF is positioned and built as a strategic data foundation for training, inference, RAG, analytics, simulation, and agentic workflows.
In the spirit of NetApp's "business builder" cloud roles, you will translate a fast-moving AI landscape into differentiated platform capabilities and joint roadmap bets with Microsoft. You will ensure customers can leverage these advanced AI capabilities without forcing them to abandon enterprise file semantics, protection, or hybrid operating models. This is a unique opportunity to define the multi-year AI vision for a critical data platform in a deeply partnered ecosystem.
Our Culture
We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do. We embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. Most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity
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, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.
Work location
Work model: On-site
50 West, 50, West San Fernando Street, Downtown Historic District, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95113, United States
San Jose, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDefine multi-year AI vision and roadmap for Azure NetApp Files in context of Azure AI services and enterprise environments
- check_circlePartner with Microsoft teams across Azure AI, GPU infrastructure, and container platforms to align joint roadmaps
- check_circleLead cross-functional engineering, marketing, and sales teams to ship capabilities and reference architectures
- check_circleMonitor AI infrastructure trends and competitor moves to translate into differentiated product bets
- check_circleOwn end-to-end AI strategy including problem selection, success metrics, and competitive positioning
- check_circleEngage strategic customers and design partners to validate pain points and de-risk roadmap decisions
- check_circleTranslate emerging AI patterns like LLMs and RAG into concrete product requirements and joint go-to-market narratives
- check_circleDrive product requirements for AI-centric scenarios including training, inference, agentic workflows, and analytics
Requirements
- verified10+ years product management in cloud infrastructure, enterprise storage, AI/ML infrastructure, or data platforms
- verifiedStrong command of enterprise storage: NFS/SMB semantics, snapshots/clones, replication, backup integration patterns, capacity/performance tiers, and large-scale filesystem behavior
- verifiedHands-on familiarity with modern AI stacks: LLMs, RAG architectures, embeddings/vector retrieval patterns, training vs. inference IO profiles, orchestration, and enterprise AI data pipelines
- verifiedMBA or advanced degree in CS/Engineering (helpful, not a substitute for demonstrated technical depth)
Nice to Have
Direct experience with Microsoft Azure AI services, GPU estates on Azure, and/or Azure Kubernetes Service + ML platform integrations. Familiarity with Databricks, Iceberg/Delta-class open table patterns, Kubernetes storage patterns, NVIDIA AI software stacks, and enterprise MLOps release cadences. Background in regulated industries and enterprise security/governance requirements for AI data. MBA or advanced degree in CS/Engineering.
Benefits & Perks
check_circlePerformance-Based Incentives and employee stock purchase plancheck_circleRestricted stocks (RSU's) as part of compensationcheck_circleVarious Leave options subject to regional variations
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Azure Ai, Azure Machine Learning, Azure Kubernetes Service, Kubernetes, Nvidia Ai, Databricks, Iceberg, Delta Lake, Mlops, LLMS.
Education: MBA or advanced degree in Computer Science (helpful, not required); MBA or advanced degree in Engineering (helpful, not required).
Frequently asked questions about Principal Product Manager at NetApp
What does a Principal Product Manager at NetApp do?expand_more
A Principal Product Manager at NetApp is responsible for the following: Define multi-year AI vision and roadmap for Azure NetApp Files in context of Azure AI services and enterprise environments; Partner with Microsoft teams across Azure AI, GPU infrastructure, and container platforms to align joint roadmaps; Lead cross-functional engineering, marketing, and sales teams to ship capabilities and reference architectures; and Monitor AI infrastructure trends and competitor moves to translate into differentiated product bets.
What are the requirements for this Principal Product Manager role?expand_more
To qualify for the Principal Product Manager at NetApp position, applicants should have: 10+ years product management in cloud infrastructure, enterprise storage, AI/ML infrastructure, or data platforms; Strong command of enterprise storage: NFS/SMB semantics, snapshots/clones, replication, backup integration patterns, capacity/performance tiers, and large-scale filesystem behavior; Hands-on familiarity with modern AI stacks: LLMs, RAG architectures, embeddings/vector retrieval patterns, training vs. inference IO profiles, orchestration, and enterprise AI data pipelines; and MBA or advanced degree in CS/Engineering (helpful, not a substitute for demonstrated technical depth).
Where is the Principal Product Manager role at NetApp located?expand_more
Principal Product Manager at NetApp is based in 50 West, 50, West San Fernando Street, Downtown Historic District, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95113, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Principal Product Manager job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
NetApp has listed this Principal Product Manager role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Principal Product Manager role?expand_more
Principal Product Manager at NetApp typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.
What skills do you need for the Principal Product Manager role at NetApp?expand_more
Key skills for Principal Product Manager at NetApp include Azure Ai; Azure Machine Learning; Azure Kubernetes Service; Kubernetes; Nvidia Ai; Databricks; Iceberg; and Delta Lake.
What education is required for Principal Product Manager at NetApp?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: MBA or advanced degree in Computer Science (helpful, not required); and MBA or advanced degree in Engineering (helpful, not required).
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