Technical Product Manager
NextSilicon · Givatayim, Tel Aviv District, Israel
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- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Givatayim, Tel Aviv District, Israel
Job highlights
- Drive product strategy for HPC/AI compute solutions.
- Translate market needs into actionable product plans.
- Lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced startup.
- Own product lifecycle from research to launch.
- Improve product quality and customer satisfaction.
About the role
About NextSilicon
NextSilicon is reimagining high-performance computing (HPC & AI). Our accelerated compute solutions leverage intelligent adaptive algorithms to vastly accelerate supercomputers, driving them forward into a new generation. We have developed a novel software-defined hardware architecture that is achieving significant advancements in both the HPC and AI domains.
Our Core Values
At NextSilicon, everything we do is guided by three core values:
- Professionalism: We strive for exceptional results through professionalism and unwavering dedication to quality and performance.
- Unity: Collaboration is key to success. That's why we foster a work environment where every employee can feel valued and heard.
- Impact: We're passionate about developing technologies that make a meaningful impact on industries, communities, and individuals worldwide.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a highly experienced product manager expert to join our Product and Architecture team. The Product & Architecture team is responsible for defining, directing, and driving the product strategy for the entire software stack. If you are a strategic thinker who can translate market needs into actionable product plans while balancing technical feasibility, an excellent communicator, an influencer, and a negotiator—capable of rallying disparate teams around a common vision and resolving conflicts in a fast-moving startup environment where priorities shift rapidly, you belong with us.
In this high-visibility and influential role, you will take part in building the process of turning customer requests into shippable action items, working with customers and leaders, scientists and researchers, and of course developers and engineers in complex, highly technical domains.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field or equivalent experience.
- At least 6 years in product management, technical program management, or a senior engineering lead role within a complex technology environment (ideally in the tools and infrastructure fields).
- Hands-on experience developing or managing infrastructure (software, firmware, or hardware).
- Product lifecycle ownership - from market research & customer interviews through roadmap definition, feature prioritization, and go-to-market.
- Stakeholder & cross-functional leadership - proven track record working with production-oriented teams that include software engineers, firmware developers, hardware architects, and customer success/sales groups.
- Experience working with/serving HPC workloads, including libraries such as FFT and BLAS, etc. and frameworks such as OpenMP, MPI and Kokkos: an advantage.
- Experience working with HW accelerator software stacks - compilers, runtimes, and low-latency interconnects: an advantage.
- Experience in the AI/ML accelerator space (TensorFlow, PyTorch, ONNX), background in cloud or HPC infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure, NERSC) or knowledge of open-source HPC ecosystems (Khronos, ROCm, OpenCL, MPI Forum): an advantage.
- Proficient in English (written & spoken). Comfortable with technical documentation tools, issue trackers, and version control.
- Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, datasheets, and performance reports.
- Familiarity with Python or C++ is advantageous for bridging the gap between product and engineering discussions.
Responsibilities
- Strategic product ownership - research market/HPC needs, set roadmap, and define positioning for the accelerator stack.
- Feature prioritization & backlog grooming - write clear user stories, enforce acceptance criteria, and balance short-term delivery with long-term performance goals.
- Cross-functional leadership - assist managers in leading sprint planning, reviews and retrospectives; coordinate software, firmware, hardware, and customer-success teams.
- Customer advocacy & feedback loop - capture interview insights, translate pain points into technical requirements, and track feature-adoption metrics.
- Performance KPI management - assist leadership in defining throughput/latency/energy targets, oversee benchmark suites (FFT, BLAS, MPI), and report quarterly results against industry leaders.
- Continuous product quality improvement - monitor defect rates, regression test coverage and performance regressions; drive actions that reduce technical debt and increase customer confidence.
Key skills/competency
- Product Management
- HPC
- AI/ML
- Software Development
- Hardware Architecture
- Roadmap Definition
- Stakeholder Management
- Technical Leadership
- Customer Advocacy
- Agile Methodologies
Skills & topics
- Technical Product Manager
- Product Management
- HPC
- AI
- High-Performance Computing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Infrastructure
- Software
- Hardware
- Startup
- Product Strategy
- Roadmap
- Stakeholder Management
- Technical Leadership
- NextSilicon
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight product management experience in HPC/AI, infrastructure, and stakeholder leadership.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize your experience with HPC workloads, AI/ML accelerators, and software stacks.
- Demonstrate strategic thinking: Provide examples of translating market needs into product roadmaps and feature prioritization.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with product lifecycle ownership and cross-functional team collaboration.
- Understand NextSilicon's values: Align your responses with their focus on professionalism, unity, and impact.
Technical preparation
Study HPC and AI accelerator software stacks.,Review common HPC workloads and libraries.,Familiarize with AI/ML frameworks like TensorFlow.,Understand product lifecycle management in tech.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you influenced cross-functional teams.,How do you handle rapidly shifting priorities?,Share an example of turning customer needs into requirements.,How do you balance technical feasibility and market needs?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key technical domains for the Technical Product Manager role at NextSilicon?
- The Technical Product Manager role at NextSilicon focuses on high-performance computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This involves understanding software-defined hardware architectures, accelerated compute solutions, and their application in these advanced domains. Experience with HPC workloads, AI/ML accelerators, and associated software stacks like compilers and runtimes is crucial.
- How does NextSilicon foster collaboration and unity within its teams?
- NextSilicon emphasizes unity as a core value, fostering a work environment where every employee feels valued and heard. This is achieved through collaborative efforts and open communication channels, particularly important in a startup environment where cross-functional teamwork is essential for success. The Technical Product Manager will play a key role in rallying disparate teams around a common vision.
- What kind of impact does NextSilicon aim to achieve with its technology?
- NextSilicon is passionate about developing technologies that make a meaningful impact on industries, communities, and individuals worldwide. Their advanced HPC and AI solutions aim to drive supercomputing forward into a new generation, accelerating scientific discovery and technological advancement across various sectors.
- What are the essential requirements for the Technical Product Manager position at NextSilicon?
- Key requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience, at least 6 years in product management or a senior technical role, and hands-on experience with infrastructure (software, firmware, or hardware). Strong stakeholder and cross-functional leadership skills, along with familiarity with HPC/AI domains, are essential.
- How does NextSilicon approach product quality and continuous improvement?
- NextSilicon is committed to continuous product quality improvement. This involves monitoring defect rates, regression test coverage, and performance regressions. The Technical Product Manager will drive actions to reduce technical debt and increase customer confidence, ensuring high standards for their accelerator stack.
- What is the role of the Technical Product Manager in customer engagement at NextSilicon?
- The Technical Product Manager serves as a crucial customer advocate. Responsibilities include capturing customer interview insights, translating pain points into technical requirements, and tracking feature-adoption metrics. This ensures the product roadmap is aligned with real-world customer needs and market demands.