Principal Product Manager, AEP Foundation & Partner Platforms

Armada; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 231,564 - 289,455; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health benefits

Job summary

Armada, based in Bellevue, WA, seeks a Principal Product Manager to chart the Kubernetes foundation of the Armada Edge Platform and to define partner platform integration strategy with Azure Local and Palantir Foundry + AIP.

This senior role serves as Armada's technical advisor, shaping long-term architecture and collaborating with Microsoft, Palantir, and strategic customers while guiding sales on hybrid sovereign deployments.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience overall; 8+ years in infra/cloud/Kubernetes product management
• Advanced degree with aligned years of experience (Master/PhD)
• Proven deployment and operations experience for Kubernetes infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Own AEP's Kubernetes foundation direction end-to-end; architecture and lifecycle
• Define requirements/roadmap for reliability, upgrades, and scale across edge and cloud
• Lead partner platform integration with Azure Local and Palantir Foundry + AIP
• Serve as Armada's external authority on Azure Local/sovereign deployments and advise sales

Skills

Kubernetes

Edge infrastructure

Cloud platforms

Agile tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Figma

Job description

Bellevue Office, Sunset Corporate Campus

About the Company

Armada is thehyperscalerfor the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure from first deployment to AI factory with speed,scaleand sovereignty. Namedone of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companiesandtothe CNBC Disruptor 50, Armada’s solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense.

With nearly $500 million in funding to date, Armada is backed by leading investors including FoundersFund, Lux, BlackRock and Microsoft (M12), alongside strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Dell,Palantir, NVIDIA, SpaceX, and Skydio. We are building the infrastructure layer for sovereign and edgeAI - rugged, deployable compute for customers that cannot rely on centralized cloud.

Working at Armada means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering impact. You’ll tackle challenges that haven’t been solved before and help build something transformative from the ground up. What you do here will not only define your career but help further Armada’s mission to bridge the digital divide for customers around the world.

About the Role

We are seeking a Principal Product Manager to set the technical product direction for the Kubernetes (K8s) foundation of the Armada Edge Platform (AEP) and to own Armada's partner platform integration strategy - including Microsoft Azure Local and Palantir Foundry + AIP.This is a company-level charter: decisions made in this role shape AEP's long-term architecture and commercial posture with our largest strategic partners.

This is a hands-on role for arecognizedexpertwho willserveasArmada's principal advisor on edgeKubernetesand partner platformarchitecture. You will exercise wide latitude in setting objectives andapproaches,build formal networks with key decision makers at Microsoft, Palantir, and strategic customers, and act as an external spokespersonforArmadain technical and executive forums - including guidingoursalesorganizationonhybrid and disconnected sovereign deployments built on Azure Localand other partner platforms.

Location. This role is office-based at our Bellevue, Washingtonoffice.

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

K8s Infrastructure Ownership

• Ownthe product direction for AEP's Kubernetes foundation end to end — architecture, deployment model, operations, and lifecycle — setting the standards other product and engineering teams buildagainst


• Define requirements and roadmap for infrastructure reliability, upgrades, and scalability across edge and cloud environments


• Exercise wide latitude in determiningobjectivesand approaches on critical, ambiguous initiatives, devising solutions from limited information with a multi-year view of AEP's strategicgoals


• OwnArmada's partner platform integration strategy end to end, including Microsoft Azure Local and Palantir Foundry + AIP — setting the technical direction, sequencing, and success criteria across the partnerportfolio


• Serve as Armada's recognized authorityon Azure Local and sovereignedgedeployment models,representingthe company externally with partners, customers, and the technical community


• Advise andassistArmada's sales team in architecting Azure Local solutions for hybrid and sovereign customer environments

Cross-Functional Execution

• Work daily with engineering, design, and QA to deliver product milestones for infrastructure and partner integrations on time and with quality


• Translate platform strategy into detailed, actionable product plans, user flows, and acceptance criteria


• Support product launches with documentation, go-to-market inputs, and enablement in coordination with sales and marketing

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and15+ years of experience,Master'sand12+ years, or PhD and8+ years,including at least8years in product management for infrastructure, platform, cloud, or Kubernetes-based products


• Recognized as an expert and thought leader in cloud-native or edge infrastructure by both internal and external communities — for example through published work, standards participation, conference speaking, or comparable industry standing


• Proven experience defining and managing the deployment and operations of Kubernetes infrastructure, including lifecycle management


• Strong background in distributed systems, cloud platforms, or infrastructure software


• Demonstrated ability tosetobjectivesandapproaches oncriticalassignmentswith limitedinformation,on a multi-year horizon affecting strategicgoals


• Excellent written and verbal communication with technical and business audiences


• Experience in agile environments using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, and Figma

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with and/orexpertisein Microsoft Azure Local, including hybrid and disconnected sovereign deployment scenarios


• Experience integrating with or supporting partner platforms such as Palantir Foundry and AIP


• Experience delivering products for industrial, energy, defense, or public sector customers


• Familiarity with containers and cloud-native technologies at scale

Forselectroles, due to the nature of our clientele and the technologies involved, there may be specific nationality or citizenshipindicatedin the required qualifications section.These roles may involve access to sensitive information that is subject to export control regulations or other legal restrictions.In such cases, employment offers will be contingent upon your ability tocomply withthese requirements.

Compensation

For U.S. Based candidates:

To ensure fairness and transparency, the starting base salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed below, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications.

In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request).

• Competitive base salary and equity


• Medical, dental, and vision (subsidized cost)


• Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA)


• Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k)


• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)


• 14 paid company holidays per year

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Compensation

$231,564 - $289,455 USD

You're a Great Fit if You're

• A go-getter with a growth mindset.You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge


• A detail-oriented problem-solver.You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a \"get-it-done\" attitude


• Thrive in a fast-paced environment.You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company


• A collaborative team player.You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda


• Highly organized and results-driven.Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time.

Unsolicited Resumes and Candidates

Armada does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies or recruiters. All candidates must apply directly through our careers page. Any resumes submitted by agencies without a prior signed agreement will be considered unsolicited and Armada will not be obligated to pay any fees.