Director, Cisco Silicon Product Manager - Scale Across/WAN

Cisco

Remote Actively hiring Posted this week Verified listing
San Jose, CA Posted 5 days ago Apply by Jun 26, 2026 $230,100–$325,300 / year
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TL;DR

As the lead Product Definition Manager for Cisco Silicon’s Scale Across and WAN Routing segment, you will drive multi-functional requirements for next-generation silicon and system solutions in AI-based Data Center Interconnect across long-distance networks and WAN deep buffer systems. This role involves leading the definition of silicon for chassis solutions and distributed Ethernet-based deep buffer systems while shaping industry standards and building relationships with key customers such as hyperscalers and service providers. You will orchestrate cross-functional collaboration among various teams including silicon, optics, software, and systems to develop petabytes-scale interconnect solutions. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in defining products within DCI and WAN routing domains, along with expertise in deep buffer systems, chassis technologies, and distributed Ethernet architectures. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence at both organizational and market levels are essential for this senior-level position.

Skills

DCI WAN routing deep buffer systems chassis system technologies distributed Ethernet architectures product definition cycles stage-gate processes end-to-end product definition MBA leading DCI/WAN technologies supply chain trends hyperscalers industry partners Cisco Business Units silicon optics software systems

What you'll do

  • Lead the definition of silicon requirements for AI-based DCI and WAN deep buffer systems.
  • Champion the strategy for chassis solutions and distributed Ethernet-based deep buffer systems.
  • Shape industry vision and influence standards for petabytes interconnect technologies.
  • Build relationships with hyperscalers, service providers, and enterprise customers.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration across multiple disciplines for future interconnect solutions.

What we're looking for

  • 15+ years of experience defining products/architectures in DCI, WAN routing, or related domains.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field required.
  • Deep expertise in DCI, WAN routing protocols, deep buffer systems, and distributed Ethernet architectures.
  • Proven ability to lead product definition cycles and manage stage-gate processes effectively.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for articulating complex technical details to diverse audiences.

Market check

Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $205k
This role $278k
$146k most similar roles pay here $345k

This role pays more than 88% of similar roles. Most pay $165,025–$244,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $278k versus about $205k for comparable roles.

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Cisco Systems is the world''s leading networking technology company, designing and manufacturing networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses and governments. Industry: Networking Technology & Cybersecurity

Cisco currently has 135 open roles on FindRole.

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