Lead Product Manager, AI

Cisco

Lead Product Manager driving product strategy for AI/ML features at Cisco ThousandEyes. Collaborating with engineering and research to deliver intelligent capabilities across digital networks.

Posted 7/26/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California, Illinois, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $171,600 - $245,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product management with a focus on AI and ML, bridging the gap between technical research and user experience while making strategic decisions in ambiguous situations.

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Product ManagementAI/ML Product DevelopmentTechnical Depth in MLExcellent CommunicationBias for Action

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Hard Skills

Product StrategyAI-Native Product ShippingML-Powered Product DevelopmentUser Experience DesignProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicatorComfortable with Ambiguity

Industry Keywords

Agentic AIProduct FundamentalsResearch to Production

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

own product strategy for key AI/ML feature areas
work closely with engineering and research to ship capabilities
be the connective tissue between product and ML
get your hands dirty with the technology
rethink the user experience from first principles
make hard calls on ambiguous problems
bridge the gap between research and production

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years in product management
experience shipping AI-native or ML-powered products
strong product fundamentals
genuine technical depth in ML
experience at companies building agentic AI products (Cursor, Windsurf, Replit, etc.) is a strong plus
excellent communicator
bias for action; comfortable operating with ambiguity and making calls without perfect information

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date
up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer