Director, Cisco Silicon Product Manager - Scale Across/WAN
Core
Lead product definition for next-generation silicon and system solutions in AI-based Data Center Interconnect (DCI) and WAN deep buffer systems.
Role type
Director, Product Definition Manager (Silicon)
Builds
Silicon platforms for Cisco core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products
Domain
Networking hardware, Silicon, AI-era Data Center Interconnect, WAN routing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
System-level chassis solutions, Distributed Ethernet architectures, DCI/WAN routing protocols, Deep buffer systems, Stage-gate processes, End-to-end product definition
Preferred skills
MBA or advanced degree, Integrating market/technology/business signals, Hyperscaler collaboration, Supply chain trends
Technologies
Silicon, Optics, Ethernet, DCI, WAN
Responsibilities
Drive multi-functional system-inspired silicon requirements for AI-based DCI and WAN deep buffer systems, Champion definition of silicon for chassis solutions and distributed Ethernet-based deep buffer systems, Shape Cisco's and industry vision for petabytes interconnect and DCI/WAN routing, Build trusted relationships with hyperscalers, service providers, and enterprise customers, Encourage technical vision and drive industry collaborative problem-solving for critical DCI/WAN challenges, Champion multi-disciplinary collaboration across silicon, optics, software, systems, and Cisco Business Units
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & cross-functional orchestration