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Director, Cisco Silicon Product Manager

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Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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?
  • 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.
  • U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
  • 10 paid

Benefits

Dental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Equity / stock optionsParental leave

Additional Information

The application window is expected to close on: 07/02/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . Job Description 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.


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