Product Manager, Cisco Silicon AI Networking
About The Position
The application window is expected to close on: 06/25/2026. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team: Our team is at the forefront of Cisco’s AI strategy, dedicated to engineering and delivering high-performance silicon solutions for the next generation of data center networking. We bridge the gap between complex hardware innovation and hyperscaler customer requirements, ensuring our technology powers the world's most demanding AI workloads. Comprising a diverse group of product managers, architects, and business strategists, our culture is defined by agility, deep technical collaboration, and a shared drive for excellence. Working with us means being part of a high-impact team that is actively shaping the future of scale-out AI infrastructure. Your Impact: Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle for AI silicon to ensure our solutions achieve market-leading adoption and technical superiority. Define comprehensive product strategies and SKU architectures to optimize market fit and maximize return on investment for hyperscaler and Neo-Cloud segments. Manage cross-functional execution plans to resolve technical gaps and ensure seamless product readiness across silicon and software teams. Drive commercial success by leading RFI/RFP execution and pricing governance to secure critical design wins. Own the business planning process, including market sizing and forecasting, to provide the strategic clarity needed to scale Cisco’s AI portfolio.
Requirements
- 7+ years of professional experience in Product Management or Go-to-Market roles within the networking or semiconductor industries.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Experience managing the full product lifecycle for hardware/silicon, from NPI sample planning to production ramp.
- Proven experience leading RFI/RFP processes and managing pricing/quotation governance for enterprise or hyperscaler customers.
- Technical experience in scale-out networking architectures and front-end network requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Strong strategic thinking capabilities with a track record of translating complex technical roadmaps into clear market value propositions.
- Exceptional cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to influence and align engineering, sales, and operations teams.
- High level of adaptability and comfort operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
- Customer-centric mindset with a focus on building long-term relationships and understanding deep technical decision dynamics.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, specifically in creating high-impact customer-facing collateral and sales enablement materials.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle for AI silicon to ensure our solutions achieve market-leading adoption and technical superiority.
- Define comprehensive product strategies and SKU architectures to optimize market fit and maximize return on investment for hyperscaler and Neo-Cloud segments.
- Manage cross-functional execution plans to resolve technical gaps and ensure seamless product readiness across silicon and software teams.
- Drive commercial success by leading RFI/RFP execution and pricing governance to secure critical design wins.
- Own the business planning process, including market sizing and forecasting, to provide the strategic clarity needed to scale Cisco’s AI portfolio.
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
- paid parental leave
- short and long-term disability coverage
- basic life insurance
- restricted stock units
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
- 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
- paid year-end holiday shutdown
- 4 paid days off for personal wellness
- 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt)
- flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
- up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
- 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
- annual bonuses (non-sales roles)
- performance-based incentive pay (sales roles)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
