Engineering Product Manager- Data Center Networking at Cisco in Milpitas, CA

Job description

The application window is expected to close on: 10/31/2026 Meet the Team Cisco Data Center Networking is the infrastructure foundation for the AI era. We are a global leader in technology innovation, dedicated to delivering advanced networking solutions that power AI factories and data centers across the globe. We empower hyperscale, neocloud, sovereign-cloud, enterprise, and public sector customers to modernize data centers to support large AI clusters by seamlessly integrating optics, silicon, systems, and software. We are committed to fostering a collaborative, diverse and inclusive work environment where creativity and innovation can thrive. We are seeking a Senior Product Manager to manage our product portfolio and drive the product definition of new products. Your Impact Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to help define Cisco’s Data Center Networking roadmap for secure, scalable AI/ML fabrics and enterprise data center fabrics Articulate and promote our portfolio value proposition to drive business growth with an emphasis on emerging opportunities in building secure, scalable infrastructure for AI/ML applications and enterprise workloads Define new product requirements and enhancements with clear value proposition for customers Influence and work with engineering, supply chain, finance, customer service, sales, and channel partner teams to build differentiated products and drive business. Own the complete product lifecycle for the products from product definition to product launch to product end-of-life and everything in between. Develop business plans for product offerings including market analysis, competitive analysis, financial models, and pricing proposals Translate product capabilities into simple, compelling messages that resonate with customers Build impactful product marketing content and collateral such as presentations, blogs, and videos Provide solution/product briefings to customers or partners and cultivate relationships Represent or present Cisco’s Data Center Networking vision and solution/product innovations at internal and external events Partner with the broader marketing and sales team to amplify product messaging and drive market success Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields 8+ years of working on networking concepts, protocols, and architectures, or related areas Experience with data center networking technologies and working with cross-functional teams to bring new products or solutions to market Preferred Qualifications MBA or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields 3+ years of product management experience in related areas Solid understanding of data center networking concepts, technologies, and system design Experience in financial analysis, forecasting, market analysis, and competitive analysis Experience in ramping up and sustaining products by building opportunity pipeline and closing bookings 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 $171,600.00 to