Senior Product Manager – Switch Hardware Platform, AI Networking
DriveNets
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Act as a hardware product expert specializing in high-end networking systems and system-level architecture, providing strategic direction across the product lifecycle.
- Define and lead hardware product strategy, including system architecture, platform definition, and roadmap planning for next-generation switching and routing platforms.
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams to develop product specifications, drive design trade-offs, and deliver high-quality hardware systems including PCB design, thermal solutions, power systems, and mechanical architecture.
- Own end-to-end product lifecycle management from concept through development, validation, manufacturing, and deployment, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality execution.
- Work with contract manufacturers, ODMs, and supply chain partners to ensure successful product manufacturing, certification, and deployment at scale.
- Partner with marketing and sales teams to define product positioning, develop go-to-market strategies, and support customer engagements.
- Engage with customers to gather requirements, validate solutions, and prioritize features that enhance product competitiveness and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor product performance post-launch, analyze key metrics, and drive continuous improvements and future product iterations.
- Prepare and present product plans, business cases, and status updates to stakeholders and executive leadership.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in product management or related roles, with a strong focus on hardware systems.
- Strong experience in large-scale system technologies definition, including chassis design, PCB, thermal (fans), power systems, certifications, and hardware homologation.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Experience working with hardware development processes, including design, validation, and manufacturing.
- Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value.
- Ability to define product strategy based on market research, customer needs, and competitive analysis.
- Experience working with supply chain, contract manufacturers, and hardware partners.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development budget
- Home office setup allowance
- Global team events
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
hardware product strategysystem architectureplatform definitionroadmap planningPCB designthermal solutionspower systemsproduct lifecycle managementhardware development processesAgile methodologies
Soft Skills
analytical skillscommunication skillspresentation skillsleadershipcollaborationcustomer engagementproject managementstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingcross-functional team leadership