Director of Product, AI Platform

Cisco

Director leading Cisco Networking’s AI/ML platform strategy and roadmap. Building AI capabilities into enterprise networking products using comprehensive network data.

Posted 9/2/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $233,900 - $330,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI/ML product management, with a strong focus on building and integrating AI/ML functionalities into networking products. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive product strategies that enhance customer outcomes.

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AI/ML Product ManagementEnterprise SaaS/Product ManagementPeople ManagementLarge Language ModelsNatural Language Processing

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Hard Skills

Product ManagementAI/ML Functionality DevelopmentNeural NetworksGenerative AIData Platform Strategy

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationInnovative Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Networking ProductsCloud-Based ServicesApplication Monitoring

Industry Keywords

Cisco NetworkingCustomer OutcomesCross-Functional Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the overall Cisco Networking AI/ML strategy and roadmap
Build native AI/ML functionality into Networking products
Shape the data platform strategy
Lead a talented team of product managers
Collaborate with Cisco Networking, assurance, collaboration, and security product teams
Leverage comprehensive owned and unowned network data to build AI/ML platforms and features
Drive improved customer outcomes and simplify customers’ lives
Interface with cross-functional teams to solve challenges innovatively
Contribute to building product teams responsible for Cisco’s next phase of growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
15+ years of product management experience
Experience managing enterprise SaaS/software products
3+ years of direct people-management experience leading product management teams
3+ years of experience building AI/ML products incorporating technologies such as large language models, natural language processing, neural networks, or generative AI
Experience with networking, cloud-based services, and/or application monitoring

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Potential Cisco restricted stock unit grants, vesting following continued employment
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
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
80 hours of sick time on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies
Performance-based incentive pay for sales-plan employees