• Job Description

  Req#: 1449333

  The application window is expected to close on: September 8th .

  NOTE: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

  Meet The Team

  The Cisco AI Software & Platform Group incubates and delivers Generative AI based solutions to improve Cisco's existing Products. Our Group is also introducing new offerings that help customers roll out Generative AI at scale while doing so responsibly.

  Your Impact

  You will be the product lead driving innovative Generative AI applications across Cisco’s core networking and security platforms. You’ll define use cases, validate customer value, and work closely with our world -class ML research and engineering teams to build and ship high-quality capabilities that significantly move the needle . You will need to be both visionary and hands-on, balancing rapid prototyping and real-world deployments . You will own the entire product lifecycle – from definition and planning through production, release, and upgrades .

  What You’ll Do

  • Identify and validate high-impact GenAI use cases across Cisco’s networking and security products (Campus, Branch, Identity/ISE, etc.).
  • Translate ambiguous customer needs into clear product requirements and prototypes.
  • Work closely with applied ML engineers and architects to guide LLM integration into enterprise-scale products.
  • Build lean, testable roadmaps with measurable milestones; iterate fast based on feedback.
  • Drive customer discovery and proof-of-concepts with early adopters; turn learnings into scalable features.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams (engineering, UX, sales, customer success) to deliver GA-ready solutions.
  • Stay on top of GenAI ecosystem trends (LLMs, retrieval, safety, evals, fine-tuning, etc.) and assess build vs. partner trade-offs.
  • Evangelize internally and externally – rep resent the product vision with customers, execs, and field teams.

  Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s + 8 years, Master’s + 6 years, or PhD + 3 years of experience.
  • Proven track record as a Product Manager (or equivalent role) delivering enterprise SaaS or platform products.
  • Hands-on experience with LLMs, Generative AI APIs, or ML-driven products.
  • Knowledge of enterprise networking concepts (routing, switching, campus/branch connectivity, identity/authentication, network security).
  • Strong technical fluency; able to engage with engineers on architecture, APIs, data pipelines.
  • Demonstrated ability to work startup-style: rapid iteration, minimal resources, bias for execution.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Direct experience with Cisco networking, security, or assurance services.
  • Experience bringing AI-powered features from prototype to GA in enterprise environments.
  • Comfort with customer-facing roles: discovery calls, roadmap discussions, design partnerships.
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguity and create structure where none exists.
  • Prior experience in early-stage teams, startups, or incubation groups.

  Why Cisco?

  At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put – we power the future.

  Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

  We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

  #CiscoAIJobs

  
  

• About the company

  Cisco Systems, Inc. is an American multinational technology conglomerate headquartered in San Jose, California, in the center of Silicon Valley.

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