Product Manager - Data Center System and Manageability Software

Intel Corporation; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation is seeking a Senior Product Manager to define and scale the Data Center System and Manageability Software Portfolio. You will own strategy and execution for system software, firmware, telemetry, and out-of-band/in-band manageability to ensure Intel Datacenter GPUs operate reliably and securely at scale.

You will collaborate with silicon, platform hardware, firmware, OS, and cloud software teams to align architecture, drive customer discovery, and deliver robust management

Qualifications

• 10+ years total experience with 4+ years in data center or systems software product management.
• Deep domain expertise in server architecture, BMC firmware, UEFI/BIOS, RAS, and platform security.
• Familiarity with Redfish, IPMI, MCTP, PLDM, PCIe/CXL manageability standards.
• Proven track record delivering complex system software to production.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/CE; MS/MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define multi-generational roadmaps for system software, firmware, telemetry, and orchestration interfaces.
• Partner with silicon, platform hardware, firmware, OS, and cloud software teams to align architecture and release schedules.
• Drive technical discovery with CSPs, enterprise customers, and OEMs/ODMs to translate pain points into clear PRDs.
• Champion standard-based manageability (Redfish, OpenBMC, PLDM) and telemetry pipelines for hyperscale platforms.
• Own the complete lifecycle from PRD through bring-up, validation, patching, and end-of-life planning.

Skills

Server architecture

BMC firmware/OpenBMC

UEFI/BIOS

Out-of-band management

Platform security

Redfish/IPMI

PLDM/PCIe/CXL

Product management

Cross-functional leadership

Cloud/software collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in CS/EE/CE

Tools

OpenBMC

Job description

**Job Description** We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to define, build, and scale our Data Center System and Manageability Software Portfolio. In this role, you will lead the strategy and execution for system software, firmware, telemetry, and out-of-band/in-band manageability capabilities, ensuring next-generation hyperscale and enterprise infrastructure operates reliably, securely, and efficiently at scale for Intel Datacenter GPUs. **Key Responsibilities** • Product Strategy and Roadmap: Define multi-generational product roadmaps for system software, firmware (UEFI/BMC), telemetry, and orchestration interfaces across data center GPU products. • Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner closely with silicon, platform hardware, firmware, OS, and cloud software engineering teams to align architectural dependencies and platform release schedules. • Customer and Market Discovery: Drive deep technical discovery with cloud service providers (CSPs), enterprise customers, and OEMs/ODMs to translate complex infrastructure operational pain points into clear product requirements (PRDs). • Fleet Manageability and Observability: Champion standard-based manageability (e.g., Redfish, OpenBMC, PLDM) and robust telemetry pipelines to ensure platforms are observable, controllable, and secure at hyperscale. • Execution and Lifecycle Management: Own the complete lifecycle from PRD generation and engineering sprint prioritization to platform bring-up, validation, security patching, and end-of-life planning.## **Qualifications:****Minimum Qualifications** • Experience: 10+ years of total experience, with 4+ years dedicated to technical product management in data center infrastructure, server platforms, or systems software. • Deep domain expertise in server architecture, BMC firmware (OpenBMC), UEFI/BIOS, RAS (Reliability, Availability, Serviceability), out-of-band management, and platform security (Root of Trust, SPDM). • Proven familiarity with industry standards including DMTF Redfish, IPMI, MCTP, PLDM, and PCIe / CXL manageability. • Demonstrated success taking complex system software or platform firmware solutions from concept to high-volume production deployment. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical industry experience (MS / MBA preferred).**Preferred Qualifications** • Practical experience designing manageability tools for hyperscale data centers or hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI). • Active engagement with open-source firmware and hardware initiatives (e.g., Open Compute Project / OCP, Linux Foundation). • Background in edge-to-cloud telemetry streaming, platform health modeling, or predictive failure analysis using machine learning. Your impact as Manager of Software Product Management will be instrumental in shaping Intel's future success and driving transformative solutions in the tech industry. If you are ready to lead, innovate, and make a difference, we encourage you to bring your unique expertise to Intel and join us in redefining what's possible.## Job Type:Experienced Hire## Shift:Shift 1 (United States of America)## Primary Location:US, California, Santa Clara## Additional Locations:US, Arizona, Phoenix, US, California, Folsom, US, Oregon, Hillsboro, US, Texas, Austin## Posting Statement:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.## ## Position of TrustN/A## BenefitsWe offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $160,980.00-265,870.00 USDThe range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.**Work Model for this Role**This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. \\* Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.