Principal Technical Product Manager, AI

Application window is expected to close on 09/19/2025.

However, the job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Prefers candidates from West Coast but open to Remote candidates with willingness to travel for work.

Meet the Team

Join the innovative Hyperscaler team, where groundbreaking technology meets advanced networking solutions! Our team is dedicated to revolutionizing network solutions by understanding and integrating hyperscaler and AI technologies. We focus on driving initiatives specific to the needs of our Hyperscaler customers, with an emphasis on their AI deployments. Our mission is to provide innovative solutions to our Hyperscaler partners with our advanced technologies to drive Cisco's growth, with a solid focus on the networking domain.

Your Impact

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

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

• 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

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