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WEKA is growing fast! We’re looking for smart, dedicated, driven individuals that want to help the world’s most innovative organizations solve complex data management challenges.

Be part of something big at WEKA

We envision a future without compromise for our customers, so we’re creating a novel approach to data management that’s purpose-built for performance-intensive workloads in the cloud and AI era. We’re a pre-IPO, growth-stage company on a hyper-growth trajectory.

We’ve raised $275M in capital and are backed by dozens of leading venture capital and strategic investors. Our flagship product, the WEKA® Data Platform, is helping hundreds of the world’s leading research organizations and enterprises—including eight of the Fortune 50—to achieve first-to-market results with AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

Our Culture

WEKA is growing fast! We’re looking for smart, dedicated, driven individuals that want to help the world’s most innovative organizations solve complex data management challenges.

“Everyone at WEKA works so hard, and we come together to do some really amazing things. It’s a rush to be surrounded by so much talent and brains here.”

– Sharon Summers,

“One of the things I love about working at WEKA is that my diverse perspective is really valued and celebrated.”

– Napua Leong,

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The WEKA Way

Innovate

Innovation is in our DNA. We’re committed to developing next-generation data solutions for our customers that don’t require compromises and challenge the status quo.

Collaborate

We are aligned on a common vision and work together to find solutions. Individually, we move boulders. As a team, we move mountains.

Persist

We’re helping to solve our customers’ most complex data challenges, and we won’t stop until they’re successful.

Grow

We strive to hire the best people and help to grow and develop their skills so they can advance their careers.

Play

We make time to have fun, laugh, learn, and celebrate our successes together.

Thrive

We believe in balancing hard work with time to rest, restore, reflect, and savor a job well done.

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Senior Product Manager - File System and Data Management-

About The Position

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 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. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey if you share our passion.

 

What’s Cool About This Job

At WEKA, we have high performance down cold. This role is ultra focused on delighting customers with our expanding capabilities. Join our cutting-edge team leading Product Management for the crown jewels—Filesystem and Data Management—where your impact will be felt by every Wekkie and throughout the WEKA customer base. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of technology, contributing to the success of customers who are pushing the boundaries of what's possible with high performance storage. As a key player in our dynamic company, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of protocol services  and make a significant impact in the world of computing.

 

Bring Your Expertise – and Your Passion

Your domain knowledge is pan-industry, covering all things storage at the intersection of data management. Important factors leading to your success include:

Expertise: You have proven experience in product management within the software industry, with a deep understanding of network-based storage systems and data management challenges. You are familiar with the intricacies of high-performance distributed systems and possess a demonstrated ability to drive the development of innovative and forward-thinking solutions.Leadership Skills: Strong leadership skills with a history of successfully leading cross-functional teams. Ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve ambitious goals while maintaining a collaborative and positive working environment.Strategic Vision: A strategic thinker who can develop and execute product strategies that align with market trends and customer needs. Proven ability to translate strategic goals into actionable plans and deliver results.Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience presenting product strategies and roadmaps to internal teams and external customers.

Responsibilities include:

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy aligned with company goals and market demands.
  • Create and maintain a detailed product roadmap, ensuring that it reflects the evolving needs of our customers and the ever-changing technology landscape.
  • Define the strategy and guide development of filesystem and data management features, including snapshot management, quotas, tiering, and higher level data management functionality

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the data management architecture aligns with industry best practices and meets the evolving needs of our customers.Stay abreast of industry trends, standards, and emerging technologies related to distributed storage and data engineering workflows, and incorporate these into the product roadmap.Work closely with Engineering, UX/UI, Sales, and Support teams to ensure the seamless integration of features and enhancements.Foster a collaborative and innovative environment, encouraging open communication and effective teamwork across different departments.

Desired Qualifications

This role requires a strong foundation in both written and verbal communication, especially within a technical context. Key qualifications include:

  • Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in product management, with a focus on storage software and infrastructure
  • Technical aptitude and understanding of common file and object access protocols, and existing data management solutions
  • In-depth comprehension of typical system architectures
  • Capability to conduct thorough technical analyses, collaborating closely with R&D teams to address performance-related concerns and anomalies.
  • Specific experience in building the strategy and roadmaps for software-defined platforms in agile environments
  • Ability to build Excel-based partner tools for BOM, Sizing, Pricing, etc purposes
  • Experience working with teams across geographies and business units
  • Excellent listening, oral, and written communication/presentation skills with a strong ability to influence people at all levels and in various functions
  • BA/BS required, in Computer Science or related technical degree preferred



Concerned you don’t meet every qualification? Don’t let it stop you from applying!
Studies have shown that traditionally underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every qualification specified. WEKA is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this position but are concerned 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.

 

Location

Bengaluru, India

Department

Product Management

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