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Principal Customer Program Manager

Cisco · San Jose, California, US · On-site

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About Cisco

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About the role

Define the strategy and execution plans for successfully integrating SiliconOne products in customer environments, from evaluation/proof-of-concept to design/development/qualification/validation, to production launch Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in high-tech electronics, specifically leading large-scale program and project management initiatives
  • Deep technical expertise in cloud development, deployment, or OEM environments
  • Proven track record of managing high-stakes hardware and software engagements for strategic datacenter customers
  • Hands-on experience working across the full product stack—including Software, ASIC, and Hardware—with a focus on managing end-to-end customer deliveries
  • Expert leadership capabilities, with the ability to drive execution across diverse, cross-functional global teams
  • Advanced problem-solving, negotiation, and organizational skills to manage complex dependencies and project risks
More about this role

The application window is expected to close on: 11/12/2026

Meet The Team

Cisco Silicon One is the center of Cisco’s ASIC design and is driving the development of next-generation network devices for the AI/ML era. Our outstanding team works in a startup atmosphere within a stable and leading corporate environment, and our design center hosts all silicon Hardware and Software development fields under one roof.

Define the strategy and execution plans for successfully integrating SiliconOne products in customer environments, from evaluation/proof-of-concept to design/development/qualification/validation, to production launch

Execute the plan you craft by: scoping the project, identifying and assembling the core support team, formally kicking off the project with customers, developing a joint project timeline, supporting the design-in effort by providing technical collateral/tools, leading engineering design reviews, ensuring the implementation of certain customer-required features, driving resolution of any blocking issues, and ensuring timely customer acceptance and production deployment

Translate customer requirements into specific tasks and assign those tasks to relevant functional...

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