Senior Product Manager - Core Platform & Ecosystem

Company: Spectro Cloud
Location: San Jose
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

Who We AreSpectro Cloud aims to make enterprise infrastructure boundaryless, from data center to edge and every platform in between. We provide solutions that help enterprises run applications on Kubernetes, their way, anywhere.Established by a team of multi-cloud management experts and industry veterans with a track record of success, we're at the forefront of multi-cloud management solutions. What makes us stand out is our team's commitment and strong backing from industry-leading investors, driving our progress. Our collective focus is on delivering unmatched value that resonates with our customers, and you can take pride in being involved with it.What's The Job?We are building Palette, our Kubernetes management platform designed for technical practitioners-platform teams, DevOps, and system administrators. You'll dive deep into their challenges, understand their workflows, and translate those insights into impactful features that help them manage Kubernetes at scale-without the pain.This means you need to be technical, speak their language, and be hands-on with Kubernetes, so you can shape the features that will make the biggest difference.We are looking for a Senior Product Manager to drive the evolution of our core platform and ecosystem. You will be responsible for Palette's operational readiness, scalability, and extensibility, covering areas such as operational continuity, access controls, security auditing, licensing & usage insights, and more.Additionally, you will own our content strategy, expanding our integrations and Kubernetes pack ecosystem to maximize value for users.You'll be part of a tight-knit, fun, and driven product and engineering team, bringing your product management expertise and Kubernetes technical skills to shape the future of Spectro Cloud.We work as a team, and we are overall responsible for the Spectro Cloud product offerings. Amongst other things, you will help us drive:

• Roadmapping and product strategy
• User stories & persona definitions
• Feature discovery and definitions
• Feature delivery, descriptions, demos, etc.
• Field updates and training activities
• Competitive analysis
• Product management and engineering process improvements
• User experience
• Assist with sales and marketing collaterals Location: This is a full-time position based in our headquarters in San Jose, California, following a hybrid work model.About YouYou LOVE technology because you're curious, and you thrive building amazing products that are a joy to use, even with complex technologies such as Kubernetes.To succeed in this role, you should have:
  • A computer science or engineering background.
  • Product management experience with infrastructure or cloud-native products..
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and surrounding technologies (CNIs, CSIs, cloud providers, virtualization, etc.).
    
  • Kubernetes certification (CKA or CKAD) is a plus.
  • A customer and stakeholder-first mindset.
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills (both written and oral).
  • Technical curiosity and a willingness to get hands dirty when needed.
  • Excellent presentation skills to clearly articulate ideas.
  • A proven ability to build and evolve product and engineering processes.
  • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Comfort stepping in and covering for others when needed.We don't expect candidates to check every box, but if you're excited about driving the future of Kubernetes platforms, we encourage you to apply!The Hiring ProcessYour time is valuable, so we want to ensure we respect it and the effort you put into the hiring process.Our interview process typically comprises three to four stages:
    
    • Initial screening interview - A two-way conversation to see if we're a good fit for each other.
    • Product management interview - Meet a future teammate who will assess your PM skills and domain expertise.
    • Engineering interview - Chat with our engineers to evaluate technical collaboration and feasibility.
    • Culture/Team Interview - A discussion on teamwork, values, and culture fit.
    • (If needed)Additional interviews - Depending on progress, we may schedule additional discussions.We appreciate your commitment and look forward to getting to know you!
      
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