Director of Product - Platform

Bellevue Office, Sunset Corporate Campus

About the Company

Armada is an edge computing startup that provides computing infrastructure to remote areas where connectivity and cloud infrastructure is limited, as well as areas where data needs to be processed locally for real‑time analytics and AI at the edge. We’re looking to bring on the most brilliant minds to help further our mission of bridging the digital divide with advanced technology infrastructure that can be rapidly deployed anywhere.

About the role

We are seeking an exceptional Director of Product to lead Armada's Edge Platform - the foundational orchestration layer that extends cloud capabilities to distributed edge computing deployments. You’ll own the platform that sits between enterprise applications and edge hardware, bringing cloud‑scale management to thousands of distributed edge locations.

Location

This role is office‑based at our Bellevue, Washington office.

Edge Platform Strategy & Architecture

• Define strategy for edge orchestration platform that extends cloud capabilities to distributed deployments
• Build platform capabilities for remote edge management, application lifecycle, and centralized visibility
• Drive architecture decisions for edge‑to‑cloud connectivity and hybrid cloud‑edge deployments

Distributed Operations & Management

• Define platform capabilities for edge device onboarding, configuration management, and remote operations
• Build features for edge application deployment, updates, and monitoring across distributed sites
• Partner with engineering on edge platform APIs, security architecture, and operational excellence
• Provide clear direction, mentorship, and support to a team of product managers, fostering growth while driving alignment across cross‑functional teams.

Core Cloud Platform Experience

• 12+ years product management experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)
• Deep understanding of cloud platform architecture, APIs, and distributed computing
• Track record building and scaling cloud infrastructure platforms for enterprise customers

Edge Application & Technical Depth

• Experience applying cloud‑native technologies (Kubernetes, containers) to distributed environments
• Understanding of hybrid cloud architectures and edge‑specific challenges
• Familiarity with distributed system management, networking, and security models
• Proven experience with enterprise cloud platform adoption and multi‑location deployments
• Track record of growing and leading product managers in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
• Strong stakeholder management across engineering, field teams, and executive leadership
• Excellent analytical and communication skills for technical and business audience

• Background with major cloud platforms and extending cloud services to edge environments
• Experience with industrial deployments, distributed infrastructure, or hybrid cloud architectures
• Technical background in cloud and edge platforms, distributed systems, or systems architecture

$176,000 - $220,000 USD (base salary)

Competitive equity package and subsidized benefits, including medical, dental, vision, HSAs, FSAs, 401(k), unlimited paid time off, and 15 paid company holidays per year.

• A go‑getter with a growth mindset; intellectually curious, strong business acumen, and proactive in building relevant skills.
• A detail‑oriented problem‑solver who gathers information independently, solves problems efficiently, and delivers results with a “get‑it‑done” attitude.
• Thriving in a fast‑paced environment; energized by entrepreneurial spirit, works quickly, and eager to contribute to a growing company.
• A collaborative team player focused on business success and motivated by team accomplishment over personal agenda.
• Highly organized, results‑driven, and skilled at prioritization with a dedicated work ethic.

At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation.

Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time.