Principal Technical Product Manager, AI

Cisco Systems, Inc.•San Francisco, CA

39d•Remote

About The Position

As a Principal Technical Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in defining and driving the vision, strategy, and execution of products that leverage hyperscaler technologies and AI capabilities. You will own the network solutions product roadmap, identifying and prioritizing AI-driven opportunities to deliver innovative customer value. Collaborating cross-functionally, you will translate market needs and technical trends into actionable product requirements, ensuring successful product delivery aligned with our strategic networking objectives

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with 10+ years of experience in networking, cloud deployment, or software development, including 6+ years in Technical Product Management Management.
3+ years of experience managing products that involve cross-functional or cross-team collaboration with sales teams and end customers.
Experience with AI/ML in a Data Center or Hyperscaler environment.
Experience in Data Center Network Architecture, Cloud Development, Software Testing, and Deployment processes.
Product experience within networking technologies including NPUs, Optics, NICs and switches.

Nice To Haves

Recognized as an internal technical expert and has broad knowledge across fields of specialization
Expertise in Data Center Network Architecture, emphasizing hyperscaler environments
Proficiency with AI configurations
Solid background in networking protocols, server architecture, and storage systems
Demonstrable ability to enhance networking team productivity and streamline processes related to hyperscalers and AI
Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills tailored to networking initiatives
Proven track record in driving quality initiatives with a solid understanding of key networking metrics

Responsibilities

Provide expert guidance and thought leadership within and outside the organization, shaping the development of multi-year product strategies.
Own the end-to-end lifecycle of networking products, from ideation and requirements gathering to launch and ongoing iteration, with a focus on hyperscaler environments.
Proactively identify and address product risks and challenges, ensuring seamless integration of hyperscaler technologies into product offerings.
Define, analyze, and prioritize network-related product features, using data-driven insights to guide decision-making and maximize impact in AI-driven networking.
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among Sales, Engineering, Product Management, and Release Management to ensure alignment on product vision and execution.
Continuously refine product management practices, tools, and processes to drive efficiency and effectiveness in delivering networking and hyperscaler-based products.

Benefits

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.
Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

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