Product Manager

The application window is expected to close on: Sep 20th 2025

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received

Meet the Team:

At Cisco, we are committed to powering an inclusive future for all. We bring outstanding people together to connect everything—people, processes, data, and things—and make a difference everywhere by crafting opportunity, security, and sustainability.

As part of our team, you will work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment where your ideas will help shape the future of networking.

Your Impact:

As a Product Manager for AI in Optical Networking, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Cisco’s next-generation optical-networking solutions. You'll work at the intersection of advanced technology and real-world customer needs, driving innovation in AI optical connectivity solutions for cloud, hyperscale, and service provider environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and drive the product roadmap for optical networking solutions for AI WAN connectivity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, sales, and marketing, to bring innovative products to market.
• Engage with customers and industry partners to capture insights, identify trends, and ensure our solutions address emerging needs.
• Support go-to-market strategies and ensure successful product launches.
• Act as a proponent of automation and software-based approaches for enhanced operational efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Detailed understanding of optical networking technologies, including coherent transceivers, optical transmission design (EDFA and Raman amplifiers), ROADM and / or optical add-drop architectures, and fiber types.
• Knowledge of cloud, hyperscale, and / or AI architectures.
• Expertise in software basics, operating systems, and/or automation tools/processes.
• Demonstrated ability in optical networking, AI, cloud, or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors + 12 years of related experience, or Masters + 8 years of related experience
• Product management experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A passion for innovation and staying ahead of industry trends.

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.