Principal Product Manager - Network Operating System Strategy & Routing Innovation
Core
Define long-term roadmap for routing software technologies and network operating systems (IOS XR, SONiC), ensuring alignment across hardware platforms, automation, and observability.
Role type
Principal Product Manager (Network Operating System Strategy & Routing Innovation)
Builds
Routing software, automation portfolio, and network architectures for service provider, cloud, and large-scale infrastructure customers.
Domain
Networking, Routing, Network Operating Systems, Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
IOS XR, SONiC, Segment Routing (SR-MPLS/SRv6), EVPN/VXLAN MPLS BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, Model-driven programmability (YANG, NETCONF, gNMI), Cloud-native software architectures
Preferred skills
Open-source community leadership, AI-driven infrastructure operations, relationships with large service providers and cloud operators
Responsibilities
Define long-term technology strategies and product roadmaps; Represent Cisco in standards bodies (IETF, SONiC community) and drive industry discourse; Partner with engineering, sales, and business unit leaders to prioritize investments and deliver scalable software solutions.
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship