Director of Product Management (System Management and Security)

TL;DR

Director of Product Management (System Management and Security): Defining and driving product strategy for hardware-based AI system-level management and security with an accent on aligning with customer requirements, market trends, and technology evolution. Focus on gathering customer feedback, leading system-level security initiatives, and influencing silicon design decisions.

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Salary: $173,370–$259,700 per annum

Company

hirify.global is an industry leader providing semiconductor solutions that are essential building blocks for data infrastructure across enterprise, cloud, and AI architectures.

What you will do

• Define and drive the product strategy and long-term roadmap for hardware-based AI system-level management and security.
• Act as the voice of the customer, gathering and synthesizing feedback to inform product decisions and support strategic customer engagements.
• Lead system-level security initiatives, ensuring compliance with industry standards and addressing emerging threats within hyperscale sockets.
• Understand scale-up fabric architecture, including NIC/Smart NIC topologies, CXL memory expansion, and board management controllers.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (engineering, architecture, marketing) to deliver system-level solutions and influence silicon design.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive offerings, and emerging technologies, providing insights and recommendations to executive leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in product management or system architecture, ideally in semiconductor, compute, or infrastructure domains.
• Deep understanding of AI systems.
• Understanding of ASIC development, socket-level architecture, and system integration.
• Proven track record of translating customer requirements into successful product strategies.
• Strong knowledge of hardware security principles and technologies, and hardware-based system control/board management controllers.

Nice to have

• Experience working with hyperscalers, OEMs, or tier 2 cloud providers.
• Familiarity with firmware, board-level design, and system validation.
• Prior experience in managing cross-functional teams and influencing silicon roadmaps.
• Experience with security-related initiatives from a hyperscaler perspective, including market initiatives and future services.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits supporting financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition.
• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Family support programs to help balance work and home life.
• Robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being.
• Recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones.
• Committed to diversity and inclusion, providing consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, etc.

Hiring process

• Candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.