Technical Product Manager, AI Storage
Austin, TX - USA
Job Summary
Job Summary
Mirantis is looking for a Technical Product Manager to own storage for k0rdent AI our control plane for GPU infrastructure and distributed AI this role you will define the storage strategy roadmap and feature priorities that determine how operators provision tier and scale storage across GPU clusters running large-scale training and inference.
GPU cloud storage sits at the intersection of high-performance computing and multi-tenant cloud and the product must hold both worlds together. You will shape how k0rdent AI reasons about parallel file systems (Lustre GPFS BeeGFS WEKA VAST DAOS) S3-compatible object stores for training data and checkpoints automated tiering between hot NVMe and capacity tiers and GPUDirect Storage paths that bypass the CPU to feed accelerators at line rate. These layers are typically operated as disconnected silos with storage admins platform teams and ML engineers each owning a slice. Your job is to make them a coherent declarative product.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical fluency in classical storage and the AI stack. You will work directly with engineering to shape requirements with marketing to sharpen positioning and with field teams to convert technical depth into wins in competitive GPU cloud and NeoCloud deals.
Responsibilities
- Own the vision roadmap and priorities for k0rdent AI storage defining how customers design automate and operate every aspect of their storage stack including parallel file systems object storage tiering snapshots data protection and more
- Translate requirements from NeoClouds GPU clouds telcos sovereign clouds and enterprise platform teams into clear product direction
- Partner with engineering and architecture to define requirements evaluate trade-offs and ship secure scalable reliable storage capabilities
- Manage the storage backlog using feedback from production deployments and design partners to refine roadmap priorities and positioning
- Define positioning packaging and competitive differentiation for k0rdent AI storage
- Create field-facing assets including technical briefs battlecards and reference architectures; support strategic accounts as the storage product lead
- Represent Mirantis at events analyst briefings and customer advisory boards; engage storage silicon and ecosystem partners on reference architecture alignment
Qualifications :
Qualifications
- 5 years in product management technical product management or a senior technical role owning a storage product platform or large-scale storage estate
- Hands-on familiarity with parallel and distributed file systems (Lustre GPFS/Spectrum Scale BeeGFS WEKA VAST DAOS) S3-compatible object storage and block storage at scale
- Fluency in Linux storage Kubernetes storage (CSI dynamic provisioning storage classes) software-defined storage hyperscale or service provider storage or storage automation
- Hands-on experience with modern GPU cluster storage including GPUDirect Storage and RDMA data paths NVMe-oF hot/warm/cold tiering for training datasets and checkpoints and high-throughput ingest pipelines
Why youll love Mirantis
- Build the networking foundation for the AI cloud era working directly with leading GPU cloud operators NeoClouds sovereign clouds and AI-first enterprises
- Collaborate with a world-class distributed team committed to openness and technical excellence
- Shape the product narrative and influence go-to-market success
Additional Information :
What does Mirantis offer you
- Work with an established Silicon Valley leader in the cloud infrastructure industry.
- Work with exceptionally passionate talented and engaging colleagues helping Fortune 500 and Global 2000 customers implement next-generation cloud technologies.
- Be a part of cutting-edge open-source innovation.
- Thrive in the high-energy environment of a young company where openness collaboration risk-taking and continuous growth are valued.
- Professional development and training.
- Attend conferences and working groups.
- Customized workstation (macOS Windows).
- A competitive compensation package with strong benefits plan and stock options.
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Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Mirantis is an open cloud company that helps organizations achieve digital self determination by giving them complete control over their strategic infrastructure. The company combines intelligent automation and cloud-native expertise for managing and operating virtual machines, contai ... View more