Senior Product Manager, Home Networking

TP-Link Systems Inc.•Irvine, CA

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Product Manager, Home Networking to lead the strategy, roadmap development, and execution of TP-Link Systems’ next-generation networking product portfolio, including Mesh systems, Routers, Accessories, Extenders, Portable Wi-Fi solutions, Broadband Access Gateways, and related connected networking products. This role will own products across their complete lifecycle, spanning hardware, firmware, mobile applications, and cloud ecosystems. The ideal candidate combines deep consumer home networking industry knowledge with strong product strategy expertise and the ability to drive innovation in highly competitive consumer technology markets. This organization currently manages a broad portfolio of consumer home networking products and ecosystems. As TP-Link Systems continues to invest in product innovation and organizational growth, we are expanding the Product Management team with multiple hires, with the long-term vision of dedicated product leadership for individual product lines. These are newly created roles created to support the continued growth and scaling of TP-Link Systems’ home networking business. This is an opportunity to directly influence the future of connected home networking experiences, including emerging technologies such as Wi-Fi 8, AI-powered networking features, and next-generation connected home ecosystems. Product Managers within this organization are empowered to serve as the true end-to-end owners of their products, including identifying customer pain points, defining feature requirements, driving engineering execution, influencing product quality decisions, developing go-to-market strategies, coordinating launch execution, and continuously improving the user experience after release. At TP-Link Systems, Product Management extends far beyond writing PRDs. Senior Product Managers are expected to drive the entire product development lifecycle by collaborating closely with R&D, QA, PMO, manufacturing, industrial design, supply chain, vendors, sales, and marketing teams to ensure successful product delivery and strong market positioning. Many organizations divide these responsibilities across multiple functions; at TP-Link Systems, Product Managers are empowered with broad ownership and decision-making responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Business, or a related field required
5+ years of product management experience within consumer home networking, connected devices, smart home, or related technology industries; 6+ years preferred
Proven experience owning hardware-related product lines and managing products through the complete product development lifecycle
Strong understanding of consumer home networking technologies, including routers, mesh systems, wireless standards, cloud-connected ecosystems, and mobile app integrations
Demonstrated experience writing detailed Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) and driving execution across cross-functional teams
Strong strategic thinking skills with experience building product roadmaps, defining GTM strategies, pricing recommendations, and identifying target markets
Deep understanding of industry trends, competitor landscapes, and emerging technologies within consumer networking markets
Experience leading cross-functional collaboration across R&D, QA, PMO, manufacturing, industrial design, supply chain, vendors, sales, and marketing stakeholders
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence leadership teams, customers, and sales organizations
Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously and make high-impact product decisions in fast-paced environments
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a customer-focused mindset
Demonstrated innovation experience within networking or connected device ecosystems; candidates discussing AI-related initiatives should be able to provide concrete examples of AI integration into networking or consumer technology products
Strong understanding of customer behavior, market positioning, and sales-driven product strategy

Nice To Haves

Experience developing AI-enabled networking features or integrating AI technologies into consumer networking products
Experience launching large-scale consumer networking products with global market reach
Familiarity with firmware, mobile applications, and cloud service integrations within connected ecosystems
Experience supporting next-generation wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi 7 or Wi-Fi 8
Background working in highly collaborative global product development organizations
Passion for connected home technologies and delivering innovative customer experiences

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy, roadmap planning, and execution of consumer home networking products across multiple categories, including Mesh systems, Routers, Accessories, Extenders, Portable Wi-Fi solutions, and Broadband Access Gateways
Own the full product development lifecycle from concept and product definition through launch, shipment, and post-launch optimization
Develop Product Requirement Documents (PRDs), feature strategies, pricing recommendations, and business cases for hardware, firmware, mobile app, and cloud-connected product experiences
Conduct industry-wide competitive analysis and market research to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and product opportunities
Identify real consumer pain points and define product solutions that balance technical feasibility, user experience, and business objectives
Define go-to-market (GTM) strategies, target markets, feature positioning, and competitive differentiation for product lines
Collaborate closely with R&D and QA teams to communicate product requirements, evaluate technical tradeoffs, prioritize features, and drive product decisions
Lead cross-functional collaboration with PMO, manufacturing, industrial design, supply chain, vendors, sales, and marketing teams to ensure successful product delivery and launch execution
Evangelize product strategies, new technologies, and feature innovations to internal stakeholders, sales teams, partners, and customers
Drive innovation initiatives involving emerging technologies such as AI integrations and next-generation wireless networking standards, including Wi-Fi 8
Make product decisions related to performance, security, usability, launch readiness, and feature prioritization based on market intelligence and customer insights
Analyze customer feedback, market dynamics, and product performance data to continuously improve product experiences and business outcomes
Mentor or guide junior product managers and contribute to best practices within the product organization

Benefits

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial premium coverage for dependents)
Employer quarterly contributions to 401k funds
15 days accrued vacation
11 paid holidays
Bi-annual reviews, and annual pay increases
Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
Quarterly team-building event

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