Associate Product Manager, AEP SFF

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Armada is the hyperscaler for the edge delivering modular AI infrastructure and modular data centers for high-density training and inference workloads.

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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About the Company</strong></p> <div class="x_x_Paragraph x_x_SCXW198602660 x_x_BCX0"> <p><span data-contrast="none">Armada is the&nbsp;hyperscaler&nbsp;for the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure from first deployment to AI factory with speed,&nbsp;scale&nbsp;and sovereignty. Named&nbsp;one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies&nbsp;and&nbsp;to&nbsp;the CNBC Disruptor 50, Armada’s solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense.&nbsp;</span></p> <p>With nearly $500 million in funding to date, Armada is backed by leading investors including Founders&nbsp;Fund, Lux, BlackRock and Microsoft (M12), alongside strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Dell,&nbsp;Palantir, NVIDIA, SpaceX, and Skydio. We are building the infrastructure layer for sovereign and edge&nbsp;AI - rugged, deployable compute for customers that cannot rely on centralized cloud.</p> <p><span data-contrast="none">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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></p> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We are seeking an Associate Product Manager to support the strategy for Armada's small form factor (SFF) device ecosystem within the Armada Edge Platform (AEP). You will help execute the benchmarks used to&nbsp;qualify&nbsp;new partner devices, and support how Armada, Armada partners, and customers manage large fleets of these devices and application&nbsp;lifecycle&nbsp;in a Hub and Spoke model.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":150}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This is a hands-on, individual-contributor role for a product manager early in their career. You will work under the guidance of senior product and engineering leaders, apply established methods and frameworks to well-defined assignments, and build sound judgment on structured problems while partnering with hardware, engineering, and partner teams to bring new SFF devices onto the platform.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":150}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Location. </strong>This role is office-based at our Bellevue, Washington&nbsp;office.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)</strong></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Device Onboarding &amp; Qualification</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":200,"335559739":100}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support the onboarding of select partner SFF devices onto the AEP platform, under the direction of senior product management</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Assist&nbsp;in defining and executing benchmarks and qualification criteria used to evaluate new SFF devices, escalating open questions to senior team members</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Partner with hardware and engineering teams to assess device compatibility, performance, and readiness for production</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Fleet Management Strategy</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":200,"335559739":100}">&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support the development of how Armada, Armada partners, and customers manage large fleets of SFF devices</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Help document and communicate the Hub&nbsp;and Spoke architecture, as defined by senior product leadership, in which SFF devices serve as the Spoke and Armada Galleon or hyperscale public cloud serves as the Hub</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Translate fleet management requirements into detailed product plans, user flows, and acceptance criteria, with guidance from senior product management</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Cross-Functional Execution</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":200,"335559739":100}">&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Work daily with engineering, design, and QA to deliver product milestones for device onboarding and fleet management on time and with quality</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support engagement with partner device manufacturers, customers, and field teams to gather feedback and help&nbsp;validate&nbsp;product requirements</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support product launches with documentation, go-to-market inputs, and enablement in coordination with sales and marketing</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or related field (or equivalent experience); 0-2 years of experience in product management, engineering, or a related technical role (internship experience considered)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Exposure to Kubernetes-based or containerized solutions (through coursework, internships,