Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer and more resilient digital world with an end-to-end full stack platform made for a hybrid, multi-cloud world. Leading enterprises use our unified security and observability platform to keep their digital systems secure and reliable. Our customers love our technology, but it's our caring employees that make Splunk stand out as an amazing career destination. No matter where in the world or what level of the organization, we approach our work with kindness. So bring your work experience, problem-solving skills and talent, of course, but also bring your joy, your passion and all the things that make you, you. Come help organizations be their best, while you reach new heights with a team that has your back.Role SummaryOver the past few years, Splunk has been evolving how we develop and deliver our products to our customers. Through building internal platforms, services, and practices, we have been empowering our developers to own product quality, operations, and reliability. While we have made great strides in our journey to "shift left", there is much room to grow. That's where we need you. We're looking for a leader in product management to bring their diverse ideas and lived experience in the software development lifecycle (SDLC) to evolve how Splunk developers build, test, deliver, and observe our products. This role empowers you to be a catalyst for positive change, driving innovation and improvement across the entire software development process. As the leading product manager dedicated to internal developers, your ability to ideate, prioritize, gain buy-in, and effectively roll out changes will be pivotal in shaping the future of our engineering culture and the experience felt by each and every customer. If you are passionate about building tools that improve developer productivity, shaping platform strategies, and driving measurable impact, we’d love to hear from you!Meet the TeamThe team you are joining is responsible for the end-to-end feedback cycle of code to customer back to developer. And you would be the key product manager establishing, refining, and executing improvements on that feedback loop.Your peers will be Engineering Directors that lead our Developer Platform pillars (build, test, delivery, observability) as well as Senior Principal Engineers who drive key aspects of the developer experience.What we offer youA constant stream of new things to learn. You'll learn how our whole stack works, from code compilation to log/metric observation in the wild. We're also always expanding into new areas like bringing in open source projects and contributing back, exploring new technologies, and seeking new ways to make our ecosystem more developer-friendly.Impact. We give our leaders an environment in which they can contribute from day one while also providing opportunities for learning and growth.Skilled and dedicated peers, all the way from engineering to product management and customer support. We are an engineering and product-focused company. Our engineers take a leading role in designing, architecting, building and testing our product.Growth and mentorship. We believe in growing engineering leaders through partnership and mentorship opportunities.A stable, collaborative and supportive work environment. We are totally remote friendly. You can choose to work from a Splunk location or you can be in any US time zone and work with the rest of the team around the globe.Work-life balance. We don't expect people to work 12-hour days. We want you to have a successful time outside of work too. We trust our colleagues to be responsible with their time and commitment, and believe that balance helps cultivate an outstanding environment.What you will achieve in your first 90 DaysAs with any fast-growing company, day-to-day responsibilities will span the entire product life cycle, delivery pipeline and include deep interaction with customers, sales, and engineering, and Splunk’s global partner organization.First 30 Days - Learn & AlignLearn about our SDLC platform capabilities, gaps, and developer pain points through building relationships with key stakeholders.Establish yourself as an advocate for internal developers as customers, ensuring sustained focus, curiosity, and empathy in problem-solving.Start to define SDLC customer personas and their Jobs-to-Be-Done (JTBD) to create a shared language for better product design.First 60 Days - Define & StrategizeClearly articulate challenges within the SDLC platform/ecosystem, identifying key friction points and opportunities for improvement.Partner with sister teams across the company (from developers to customer support and more) to craft a cohesive story of how product changes reach customers.Champion developer experience by prioritizing and advocating for investments that improve efficiency and reduce friction.First 90 Days - Execute & Drive ImpactCommunicate your exciting vision, strategy, and objectives for our SDLC platform for execution.Launch measurable improvements in engineering effectiveness, leveraging quantitative product KPIs and qualitative stakeholder feedback.Establish scalable developer advocacy mechanisms, ensuring ongoing engagement through feedback loops and developer-focused storytelling.Must-have Qualifications10+ years of product management experience or engineering leadership with a focus on developer tools, platforms, or infrastructure.Strong technical background (e.g., prior engineering experience, CS degree, or equivalent) with a deep understanding of the software development lifecycle.Track record of leadership roles in large tech companies with demonstrated ability to strategically plan and lead both incremental improvements and revolutionary changes for internal developer-facing platforms.Excellent communication skills and a history of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.Excellent ability to articulate and frame complex technical problems for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Strong data-driven decision-making skills, with experience defining and tracking product KPIs.Nice-to-have QualificationsWe’ve taken special care to separate the must-have qualifications from the nice-to-haves. “Nice-to-have” means just that: Nice. To. Have. So, don’t worry if you can’t check off every box. We’re not hiring a list of bullet points–we’re interested in the whole you.Experience leading large-scale developer experience, DevOps, or platform engineering initiatives.Experience working in an organization undergoing SDLC transformation or modernization.Strong storytelling and organizational change skills to drive adoption and influence cultural shifts.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Splunk is an Equal Opportunity EmployerSplunk, a Cisco company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
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Base Pay Range
SF Bay Area, Seattle Metro, and New York City Metro Area
Base Pay Range: $212,400.00 - 292,050.00 per year
California (excludes SF Bay Area), Washington (excludes Seattle Metro), Washington DC Metro, and Massachusetts
Base Pay Range: $191,160.00 - 262,845.00 per year
All other cities and states excluding California, Washington, Massachusetts, New York City Metro Area and Washington DC Metro Area.
Base Pay Range: $172,000.00 - 236,500.00 per year
Splunk provides flexibility and choice in the working arrangement for most roles, including remote and/or in-office roles. We have a market-based pay structure which varies by location. Please note that the base pay range is a guideline and for candidates who receive an offer, the base pay will vary based on factors such as work location as set out above, as well as the knowledge, skills and experience of the candidate. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for incentive compensation and may be eligible for equity or long-term cash awards.
Benefits are an important part of Splunk's Total Rewards package. This role is eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off and much more! Learn more about our next-level benefits at https://splunkbenefits.com.
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