Principal Technical Product Manager-HyperScaler/AI-San Jose

Cisco Systems, Inc.
United States, California, San Jose
170 W Tasman Dr (Show on map)
Aug 19, 2025
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. 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 be instrumental in leading and managing projects for clients that harness hyperscaler technologies and AI capabilities to develop and deploy innovative solutions. You will guide our network solutions and roadmap planning, targeting hyperscaler AI-driven opportunities. Collaborating across functions, you will lead complex networking programs from initiation to deployment, ensuring advanced technologies are seamlessly integrated into our infrastructure and align with strategic networking objectives. Provide expert advise and counsel within and outside the organization, influencing the development of multi-year strategies. Lead the full lifecycle of networking programs, managing schedules, scope, risks, resources, and progress within hyperscalers. Proactively address and resolve issues impacting networking timelines and results, ensuring seamless integration with hyperscaler technologies Define and analyze network-related features and priorities to support decision-making with data-driven insights, focusing on AI opportunities. Facilitate effective communication among Sales teams, Engineering, Product Management, and Release Management teams. Enhance organizational practices and tools to improve efficiency in networking and hyperscaler project execution. 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 Product Management 3+ years of experience managing projects that involve cross-functional or cross-team collaboration 3+ years' experience in enhanced Ethernet technologies Experience with AI/ML in a Data Center or Hyperscaler environment Experience in Network Architecture, Cloud Development, Software Testing, and Deployment processes Preferred Qualifications 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 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. Simply put - we power the future. 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.