Principal Product Manager, Starburst
$200-253k
+ Equity packages
Data platform for analytics, apps and AI
Job no longer available
Data platform for analytics, apps and AI
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
$200-253k
+ Equity packages
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To free customers from the tyranny of data lock-in.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years of product management experience in enterprise software, with a specific focus on data infrastructure, analytics platforms, or cloud technologies
- Proven track record managing complex B2B partnerships, preferably with large enterprise technology vendors or OEM relationships
- Strong technical background with hands-on experience in data lake/lakehouse architectures, including storage formats (Parquet, Iceberg, Delta), query engines, and cloud/hybrid environments
- Demonstrated ability to influence and drive results in matrixed, multi-organizational environments without direct authority
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills with experience engaging C-level executives and senior technical leaders
- Experience with Dell technologies, data platforms, or enterprise infrastructure solutions is strongly preferred
What the job involves
- We are seeking a strategic and collaborative Principal Product Manager to lead our Dell Data Lakehouse partnership and drive future strategic OEM and co-sell initiatives
- As the primary product leader for our Dell partnership, you will serve as the critical bridge between Starburst and Dell product and engineering teams, ensuring seamless collaboration and joint solution development
- This role requires deep partnership expertise, technical acumen, and the ability to influence across organizational boundaries to deliver mutual value and drive market success
- Own the end-to-end product strategy, roadmap, and execution for the Dell Data Lakehouse offering, serving as the primary product interface between Starburst and Dell teams
- Define joint product requirements and go-to-market strategies in collaboration with both Starburst and Dell's product and engineering organizations
- Act as the subject matter expert on Dell's data platform architecture and identify optimal integration points where Starburst delivers differentiated value
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with internal teams (product, engineering, sales, finance, marketing, support) and external Dell counterparts to ensure successful product delivery and market adoption
- Serve as the primary product voice in Dell partnership governance, ensuring strategic alignment and resolving product-related partnership challenges
- Establish feedback loops with joint customers and Dell field teams to inform product roadmap decisions and influence future development priorities
- Define and monitor key performance indicators for partnership success, including adoption metrics, customer satisfaction, and revenue impact
- Drive enablement initiatives for both internal and Dell-facing teams to ensure effective positioning and selling of integrated solutions
- Lead evaluation and qualification of additional strategic partnerships, applying lessons learned from the Dell engagement
Our take
Starburst offers a unified platform for accessing distributed data from various databases through its Trino-based query engine. This approach helps users cut infrastructure and analytics costs by providing a single point of access. As the Data Lakes market grows nearly 30% annually, Starburst is well-positioned to help businesses manage their increasingly complex data.
The company has recently gained recognition for its advanced capabilities in data management. Starburst emphasizes the importance of real-time hybrid data access and robust security, especially for AI applications. Its latest report, developed in collaboration with TheCUBE Research, underscores how effective data management practices are essential for successful AI implementation.s
Key findings from the report include the critical need for real-time data access and the alignment of data strategies with AI goals. These insights highlight how Starburst's technology supports efficient AI deployment and data management.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
17% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Feb 2022
$250m
SERIES D
Dec 2020
$100m
SERIES C
Total funding: $414m
Company benefits
- Comprehensive Health Insurance Coverage
- Life Insurance, Disability, and Income Protection
- Employee assistance Programs
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Remote Work Opportunties
- Equity Ownership
Company HQ
Fort Point Channel Landmark District, Boston, MA
Leadership
Justin Borgman
(CEO & Chairman)Founder and CEO of Starburst's precursor company Hadapt, which was acquired by Terdata in 2014. Served as VP & GM at Teradata before co-relaunching Hadapt as Starburst in 2017.
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