Director, Product Management, AI Networking Spectrum HW

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$272,000–$425,500 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
110 days ago
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Confirmed live today

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Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

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TL;DR · Director, Product Management, AI Networking Spectrum HW

The Director, Product Management – AI Networking Spectrum HW leads the global product strategy for next-generation Ethernet networking solutions within the Datacenter Ethernet Business. This director-level role involves defining long-term strategy, product vision, and roadmaps for advanced networking hardware and silicon platforms. The successful candidate will drive product planning, execution, and lifecycle management for networking ASICs, systems, and platforms while collaborating with architecture, firmware, software, and operations teams. Key technical requirements include deep proficiency in Ethernet switch and router hardware, packet-processing pipelines, and underlying silicon. Candidates must understand data center hardware, rack-level builds, and physical infrastructure including power, cooling, and cabling. The role addresses technical challenges in AI infrastructure and high-performance networking, translating hyperscaler requirements into differentiated products for cloud-scale datacenter innovation.

What you'll do

  • Lead the strategic direction and product vision for Ethernet networking hardware and silicon platforms.
  • Define product requirements and roadmaps for next-generation networking ASICs, systems, and platforms.
  • Drive cross-functional execution across hardware, silicon, firmware, software, and operations teams.
  • Partner with strategic customers and hyperscalers to translate emerging requirements into differentiated products.
  • Represent the product strategy to executive leadership, customers, and industry partners.
  • Manage the full product lifecycle and technology transitions for advanced networking solutions.
  • Influence the evolution of the datacenter networking portfolio for AI and cloud infrastructure.

What we're looking for

  • BS/MS in Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 15+ years of overall experience.
  • 8+ years of experience in software or infrastructure roles within the networking industry.
  • Deep knowledge of Ethernet switch and router hardware, including switching/routing ASICs and packet-processing pipelines.
  • Solid grounding in data center hardware, rack-level build, and physical infrastructure.
  • Experience leading product strategy development and delivery in complex global organizations as a senior IC or people leader.
  • Background in modern data center networking, including telemetry, analytics, and automation powered by AI (preferred).
  • Hands-on exposure to switch silicon, NPUs/DPUs, or merchant ASIC platforms and orchestrating software (preferred).

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