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Job description
Director, Product Manager – Datacenter Switches
Role Summary
As the Product Manager for Datacenter Switches, you will own the product strategy, roadmap, and execution for Sanmina’s high-performance Ethernet and InfiniBand switching platforms. You will bridge the gap between our global hyperscale/enterprise customers, engineering teams, and supply chain partners. Your mission is to deliver cutting-edge, cost-optimized, and highly reliable switching solutions that power massive AI clusters and cloud datacenters
Location
Locatio n: US (Hybrid is ok but prefer the person to be at one of our locations)
Key Responsibilities
Define the multi-year product vision, strategy, and roadmap for next-generation datacenter switches (e.g., 400G, 800G, and 1.6T platforms). Identify market trends, hardware-software disaggregation shifts (SONiC, ONIE), and emerging AI/ML networking requirements to position Sanmina ahead of the competition. Conduct competitive analysis and market research to identify gaps and new business opportunities.
Lifecycle & Execution Management
Translate customer requirements into detailed Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) and technical specifications for engineering teams
Collaborate closely with Joint Development Manufacturing (JDM) and Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) partners, component suppliers (silicon, optics, connectors), and internal engineering.
Manage the end-to-end product lifecycle from NPI (New Product Introduction) through mass production and End-of-Life (EOL).
Business & Customer Enablement
Partner with the sales and account management teams to support RFIs/RFPs and present product roadmaps to Tier-1 cloud service providers (CSPs) and enterprise clients.
Own product pricing strategies, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) optimization, and gross margin targets to ensure maximum profitability.
Work with supply chain and manufacturing operations to ensure capacity planning aligns with demand forecasting.
Qualifications & Skills
Education & Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. An MBA or equivalent business experience is highly desirable.
Experience: 7+ years of Product Management, Systems Engineering, or Technical Marketing experience specifically in datacenter networking, switching, or routing hardware.
Deep understanding of datacenter switch architecture , including network switching silicon (e.g., Broadcom, Marvell, NVIDIA/Mellanox), SerDes, and optical transceivers. Familiarity with open networking standards, disaggregated hardware/software systems, and NOS (Network Operating Systems) like SONiC. Strong knowledge of high-speed hardware design constraints, signal integrity, and thermal/power management in 1U/2U chassis.
Professional Skills
Proven track record of launching complex hardware products from concept to high-volume manufacturing.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence both deeply technical engineers and C-level executives.
Strong financial acumen, including experience with P&L management, pricing strategies, and supply chain negotiation.
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Worksite address
san jose, CA, 95199, US
Who can apply
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