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About the role
As a leader in Cisco’s biggest business unit ($34B+), you will work to build an AI/ML platform and feature set that leverages our unique and comprehensive data set in both the owned and unowned network. You’ll lead a talented team of product managers while working closely with the rest of the Cisco Networking product team and the broader assurance, collaboration, and security teams to drive better customer outcomes. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelors + 14 years of related experience, or Masters + 11 years of related experience, or PhD + 7 years of related experience
- 3+ years of direct people management experience leading product management teams
- 1+ years of experience building AI/ML products that incorporate technologies such as large language models, natural language processing, neural networks, or generative AI
- Experience managing enterprise SaaS/software products
- Experience with one of the following: Networking, cloud-based services, or application monitoring
More about this role
The application window is expected to close on: 12/05/2026
This role follows a hybrid work model, with in-office attendance two days a week in the San Francisco office.
At Cisco Networking Platform and Assurance (ThousandEyes), we have a unique advantage. By tapping into the broad ecosystem and the totality of networking data at our fingertips, we can provide our customers with the appropriate context to solve their problems and drastically reduce their mean time to resolution. We can greatly expand Cisco’s revenue by meaningfully differentiating our customers’ digital experience when purchasing Cisco hardware.
As Director of Product, you’ll take ownership of the overall Cisco Networking AI/ML strategy and roadmap, build native AI/ML functionality into the set of Networking products, shape our data platform strategy, and work to make our customers' lives easier. You will interface with cross-functional teams to solve existing challenges in new, innovative ways, and contribute to building the product teams responsible for driving our next phase of growth.
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