Director- Compute, Infra & DevOps Platform Products

Role Summary

Director for AI/ML, Compute, Infra & DevOps Platforms products responsible for developing the product strategy of core developer platforms to meet customer needs and drive success of DevOps, infrastructure, and AI/ML platform products in a cutting-edge R&D setting.

Responsibilities

• Product Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy for platform products, including AI/ML, GenAI, Compute/Analytics, Cloud/Physical Infrastructure, and DevOps platforms.
• Roadmap Development: Define and prioritize features, enhancements, and functionalities based on user analysis, customer feedback, and business requirements.
• Product Launch: Plan and oversee product launches, ensuring effective communication, documentation, and training.
• Performance Measurement: Define key product metrics, establish monitoring systems, and regularly evaluate and report on performance.
• Product Ambassador: Serve as an ambassador of the platforms, effectively communicating their value and benefits.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of product managers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 8+ years of professional experience
  • 2+ years of experience with cloud-based product development or management
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • PhD + 4 years of experience; or Masters + 6 years of experience
  • Life science industry experience
  • Expertise in on-premises and cloud computing environments, modern software development practices, and widely used compute tools and cloud-based platforms
  • Experience managing developer platforms, tools, and services
  • Hands-on experience with DevOps and engineering tools (e.g., GitLab, GitHub, Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Proficiency with AI/ML and MLOps platforms (e.g., Databricks, Google Cloud Vertex AI, SageMaker)
  • Familiarity with generative AI technologies and frameworks (e.g., OpenAI, Google Gemini, Hugging Face Transformers)
  • Demonstrated success in developing and executing product strategies
  • Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams
  • Strong analytical skills and customer-centric mindset
  • Excellent communication skills and adaptability in dynamic environments

Skills

• Strategic product planning and roadmap execution
• Leadership and team development
• Stakeholder management across research, AIML, and portfolio management
• Metrics definition and performance reporting
• Communication and advocacy for platform value

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred as per qualifications