Director, Cisco Silicon Product Manager
CiscoAbout the role
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.
Minimum Qualifications
15+ 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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Why Cisco?
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,
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