Senior Product Manager

Pittsburgh, PA or San Jose, CA
Full Time
Marketing
Engineering

Efficient Computer is seeking a Senior Product Manager to define and drive the future of our high-performance computing product lines. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the strategy and execution of the world’s most efficient computing architecture for the edge, automotive, data center, and beyond.

If you thrive in ambiguity, love engaging with customers, and are energized by high-trust, high-impact environments, this role is for you. As a technical PM, you will be at the forefront of market exploration, customer engagement, and product definition — ensuring Efficient’s technology delivers maximum impact for the most demanding computing workloads.

Key Responsibilities

  • Market Exploration & Product Strategy
    • Conduct continuous market research and competitive analysis across high-performance computing modalities (MCUs, FPGAs, DPUs, CPUs, and ASICs)
    • Attend trade shows and industry events to gain insights into emerging trends and build relationships with potential customers
    • Define and refine the product vision for high-performance computing solutions, ensuring alignment with market needs and company strategy
  • Customer Engagement & Sales Enablement
    • Identify and build strong relationships with customers and partners across the industrial edge, automotive, and data center computing ecosystem
    • Engage with highly technical stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into actionable product requirements
    • Serve as a technical subject matter expert in customer and sales meetings, articulating the unique value proposition of Efficient’s architecture
  • Technical Execution & Product Development
    • Work closely with internal teams—including architecture, hardware, and software—to guide product definition and roadmap execution
    • Own specifications for hardware developer kits, boards, and chip capabilities
    • Take ownership of cross-team product planning and ensure seamless coordination between engineering, marketing, and business teams
    • Constantly question and refine the “why” behind product decisions, ensuring focus on high-impact initiatives
  • Scaling the Product Line
    • Take full ownership of the high-performance product line’s success, with the intention of growing into a Product Line Manager or General Manager role
    • Define and execute the long-term strategy for future generations of our performance product line of chips
    • Develop business cases for new product initiatives and communicate them effectively across the company

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
  • 5+ years of experience in software or hardware product management, technical architecture, or a business-facing technical role
  • Strong knowledge of data center computing architectures, including FPGAs, DPUs, CPUs, and ASICs
  • Deep technical understanding of hardware design tradeoffs, compute efficiency, and system-level integration
  • Ability to work autonomously and drive initiatives with minimal oversight in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
  • Exceptional communication skills—succinct, direct, and highly effective at engaging both technical and business audiences
  • Proven track record of customer engagement, from technical sales meetings to user research and feedback integration
  • Strong strategic thinking and ability to drive high-level product decisions
  • Willingness to travel for trade shows and customer meetings

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience leading product development for data center chips, DPUs, FPGAs, or AI accelerators
  • Experience working with cloud providers, hyperscalers, or enterprise hardware vendors
  • Prior ownership of an end-to-end product lifecycle, from market analysis to customer adoption
  • Experience with business case development and ability to influence executive decision-making

Why Join Efficient?

At Efficient, we do not care about hierarchy—your impact is what matters. If you produce prodigious, high-quality work, you will be recognized and rewarded accordingly. We are a high-trust, high-output team where ownership and autonomy are paramount. If you are looking for a career-defining opportunity to shape the future of high-performance computing, let’s talk.

Efficient offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including 401K match, company-paid benefits, equity program, paid parental leave, and flexibility. We are committed to personal and professional development and strive to grow together as people and as a company.

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