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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 ImpactLead 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.
Minimum Qualifications15+ 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.
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.
At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:The starting salary range posted for this position is $230,100.00 to $325,300.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
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. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:
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
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$230,100.00 - $374,100.00Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$216,500.00 - $337,000.00* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
Skills Required
- 15+ years of product management or go-to-market experience in networking or semiconductor industries
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Experience managing 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
- Strong strategic thinking and translating technical roadmaps into market value propositions
- Exceptional cross-functional leadership and influence across engineering, sales, and operations
- Adaptability in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
- Customer-centric mindset with deep technical decision dynamics understanding
- Excellent written and verbal communication for customer-facing collateral and sales enablement
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cisco and has not been reviewed or approved by Cisco.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental health support via an EAP, and access to on-site or virtual health centers indicate robust healthcare offerings. Wellness programs, fitness resources, and specialized services further reinforce coverage depth.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, a global minimum for paid parental leave, and unique programs like company-wide recharge days and paid volunteer time expand time-away options. Additional offerings such as Critical Time Off and adoption assistance add flexibility for life events.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Restricted stock units and a discounted employee stock purchase plan are meaningful elements of total compensation. The prominence of equity can materially augment overall pay packages alongside salary and bonuses.
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