Principal Product Manager (K8s/Edge AI)

TL;DR

Principal Product Manager (K8s/Edge AI): Setting the technical product direction for the Kubernetes foundation of the hirify.global Edge Platform and owning the partner platform integration strategy with an accent on Azure Local and Palantir Foundry. Focus on architecting sovereign edge deployment models, defining infrastructure reliability standards, and scaling modular AI infrastructure for disconnected environments.

Location: Office-based in Bellevue, Washington. U.S. Citizenship required.

Salary: $231,564 - $289,455 USD

Company

hirify.global provides modular AI infrastructure for sovereign and edge AI, enabling deployable compute for organizations that cannot rely on centralized cloud.

What you will do

• Lead the product direction for the hirify.global Edge Platform (AEP) Kubernetes foundation, including architecture, deployment, and lifecycle.
• Drive the integration strategy for partner platforms, specifically Microsoft Azure Local and Palantir Foundry + AIP.
• Act as the principal advisor and external spokesperson for edge Kubernetes and sovereign deployment models.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and QA to deliver infrastructure milestones and detailed product plans.
• Support the sales organization in architecting hybrid and disconnected solutions for strategic customers.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• 15+ years of experience (or 12+ with Master's / 8+ with PhD), with at least 8 years in PM for cloud, platform, or K8s products.
• Recognized expert in cloud-native or edge infrastructure through publications, speaking, or industry standing.
• Proven experience managing the deployment and operations of Kubernetes infrastructure.
• Strong background in distributed systems and infrastructure software.

Nice to have

• Expertise in Microsoft Azure Local and disconnected sovereign deployment scenarios.
• Experience integrating with Palantir Foundry and AIP.
• Experience delivering products for defense, energy, industrial, or public sector customers.
• Familiarity with containers and cloud-native technologies at scale.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and equity.
• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement options including 401(k) and Roth 401(k).
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO) and 14 paid company holidays.
• High-ownership environment focused on solving previously unsolved challenges.