WEKA is architecting a new approach to the enterprise data stack built for the AI era. The WEKA® Data Platform sets the standard for AI infrastructure with a cloud and AI-native software solution that can be deployed anywhere. It transforms legacy data silos into data pipelines that make GPUs, AI, and other performance-intensive workloads run faster, work more efficiently, and consume less energy.

WEKA is a pre-IPO, growth-stage company on a hyper-growth trajectory. We’ve raised $375M in capital with dozens of world-class venture capital and strategic investors. We help the world’s most innovative enterprises and research organizations, including 12 of the Fortune 50, reach discoveries, insights, and outcomes faster and more sustainably.

We’re passionate about helping our customers overcome complex data challenges to accelerate their innovation and help grow their businesses. If you share our passion, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

Requirements

• +7 years of combined experience in a product management roles managing Systems Solution and/or Hardware Platforms
• Previous experience as a system designer or architect strongly preferred
• Experience with system bus (PCIe), networking and storage concepts and technologies
• Ability to write detailed MRD, PRDs and technical use case specifications
• Deep, technical understanding of enterprise storage environments, deployments and use cases
• Strong business acumen and ability to analyze choices from economic and technical merits
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking ability + inquisitiveness and curiosity to challenge the status quo
• Experience and a solid understanding of product life cycles, NPI and operational requirements
• Comfortable to operate under ambiguity and changing priorities driven by business and operational realities
• Operating with owner's and founder's mentality
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, Master’s Degree a plus
• stakeholders. Experience presenting product strategies and roadmaps to internal teams and external customers.

Responsibilities include:

• Define and manage subsystem roadmap for WEKA Data Platform powered HW systems
• Working with ecosystem partners including and not limited to vendors for various subsystems, e.g. CPU, GPU, Networking, NVMe, OS, Servers
• Work with WEKA engineering and GTM team to drive WEKApod product definition and delivery
• Manage P&L for WEKApod product line
• Drive definition and delivery of WEKA certified hardware systems with partners
• Manage roadmap, packaging and pricing for WEKApod and WEKA Certified Systems portfolio
• Maintain keen insight into competitive landscape and engage with sales and system engineering drive customer opportunities to success

Concerned that you don’t meet every qualification above?

Studies have shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every qualification specified. At WEKA, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this position but are concerned that your past work experience doesn’t match up perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway – you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at WEKA.

WEKA is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.