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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director of Data Center SSD Product Management - 2244 - **Company:** Kioxia America, Inc. - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $194,270.0 - $323,780.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Flash Memory, Mineral Resources Data Systems, PCI Express, AI Infrastructure, Storage Technologies, Data Management, Hardware Infrastructure, Nvme - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Kioxia/744000141526297-director-of-data-center-ssd-product-management-2244 ## About the Role The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in SSD/NAND technologies with strong commercial leadership, capable of translating market trends and customer needs into winning product strategies and revenue growth., * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related field required * MBA or advanced technical degree preferred, * 10+ years of experience in storage, SSD, NAND flash, or related data center infrastructure technologies * 5+ years of product management or business leadership experience within enterprise storage, servers, or data center hardware markets * Proven track record of successfully launching and scaling enterprise technology products Technical Expertise * Strong understanding of SSD architectures, NAND technologies, and storage system design * Familiarity with NVMe infrastructure and server/storage ecosystems * Experience with cloud infrastructure, hyperscale data centers, NAS/SAN/object storage systems * Ability to translate complex technical trends into clear product strategies and differentiated features Additional * Ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously * Willingness to travel approximately 25% (domestic and international) ## Description KIOXIA Americas, Inc. is seeking a Director of Data Center SSD Product Management to lead strategy, product lifecycle execution, and business growth for next-generation enterprise and hyperscale SSD solutions. This leader will define product vision, drive cross-functional execution, and work directly with customers, partners, and internal teams to deliver differentiated storage products for modern data center workloads including AI, cloud infrastructure, and large-scale enterprise storage., Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration * Lead and mentor a high-performing team of product managers. * Build strong partnerships across engineering, marketing, sales, operations, and support organizations to ensure successful product delivery. * Provide product positioning, competitive intelligence, and technical content for marketing collateral and sales enablement. * Champion the voice of the customer internally, ensuring product development aligns with real market needs. * Drive alignment across global teams and foster a collaborative, execution-focused culture. * Exceptional communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skills * Ability to influence internal teams and external C-suite stakeholders Product Strategy & Lifecycle Management * Serve as the product leader and subject matter expert for KIOXIA's data center SSD portfolio. * Define and execute product strategy, roadmap, and long-term technical vision for next-generation SSD solutions. * Own the full product lifecycle from concept and requirements through development, launch, and end-of-life. * Develop and maintain Landing zones and Market Requirements Documents (MRDs) that translate customer and market needs into product specifications. * Analyze market trends, competitive offerings, and emerging workloads to define differentiated product features and positioning. * Ensure product architectures align with evolving technologies including NVMe, PCIe, AI infrastructure, and hyperscale storage architectures. Strategic Customer Engagement * Cultivate strong relationships with strategic enterprise, hyperscale, and data center customers. * Work closely with Biz dev, sales, and field engineering to support complex sales cycles and major design wins. * Oversee pre-sales technical support activities, including RFIs, RFQs, technical evaluations, and specification gap analysis. * Act as a senior escalation point for key customer engagements, ensuring successful deployment and customer satisfaction. * Develop account-specific strategies to grow wallet share and expand technology adoption. Market Development & Business Growth * Develop and execute a comprehensive go-to-market strategy for the SSD product portfolio. * Identify and drive new market opportunities, expanding presence across hyperscale, cloud, and data center segments. * Lead strategic engagements with hyperscalers and data center customers to identify growth opportunities and product requirements. * Build and manage a robust pipeline of new business opportunities, translating market intelligence into actionable capture strategies. * Personally participate in strategic customer pursuits and executive briefings, leveraging deep product expertise to build credibility with senior decision-makers. * Represent KIOXIA as a thought leader at industry conferences, customer events, and analyst engagements. ## Related Videos - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [AI Factories at Scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1139-ai-factories-at-scale) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [How Your Bundle Size Affects The Climate](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/308-how-your-bundle-size-affects-the-climate) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Stephan Gillich - Bringing AI Everywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/489-stephan-gillich-bringing-ai-everywhere) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [MLOps – What’s the deal behind it?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/125-mlops-what-s-the-deal-behind-it)