Sr. Product Manager, Compute Platform

Databricks Databricks · Data AI · Seattle, WA +1 · Product

Sr. Product Manager for Databricks' Compute Platform, which powers various Databricks workloads including Classic Compute, SQL Warehouses, and Serverless Compute. This role is critical to many Databricks products and features, requiring a deep understanding of data platforms and compute products. The PM will own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, working closely with engineering, design, sales, and marketing to launch new features and drive adoption. The role involves engaging directly with enterprise customers and partners to understand their needs and prioritize solutions, as well as driving competitive differentiation. Requires 5+ years of product management experience, preferably in cloud, analytics, or data platforms, with a strong technical background and exceptional communication skills.

What you'd actually do

  1. Research, define, and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for compute platform features and products (Classic and Serverless)
  2. Work closely with engineering, design, sales, and marketing to launch new features and drive adoption.
  3. Engage directly with customers and partners to understand their needs and prioritize high-impact solutions.
  4. Continually improve efficiency and value for internal stakeholders and external customers though measured and strategic execution.
  5. Drive competitive differentiation and positioning between our compute platform and competitive SaaS and IaaS products.

Skills

Required

  • 5+ years of product management experience, preferably in cloud, analytics, or data platforms.
  • Deep understanding of data platforms, the compute products that power them, and compute use cases.
  • Educational background in computer science or related engineering practice.
  • Experience working with engineers and designers to ship high-impact and cross-functional products.
  • Exceptional communication and storytelling skills to inspire teams and stakeholders.
  • Experience in working hand-in-hand with enterprise customers and ISV partners in the data market.

What the JD emphasized

  • deeply technical
  • Deep understanding of data platforms, the compute products that power them, and compute use cases.
  • Educational background in computer science or related engineering practice.