Principal Product Manager - Network Operating System Strategy & Routing Innovation
Core
Define long-term roadmap for routing software technologies and operating systems (IOS XR, SONiC), ensuring alignment across hardware platforms, Cisco Cloud Control, Crosswork 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, Cloud Infrastructure, AI-era infrastructure
Required skills
IOS XR, SONiC, Linux-based network operating systems, Segment Routing (SR-MPLS/SRv6), EVPN/VXLAN MPLS BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, Network security, Model-driven programmability (YANG, NETCONF, gNMI), Cloud-native software architectures, Long-term technology strategy definition, Industry thought leadership, Executive communication
Preferred skills
Open-source community leadership, Global networking standards participation, AI-driven infrastructure operations, Relationships with large service providers and cloud operators
Technologies
IOS XR, SONiC, Linux, SR-MPLS, SRv6, EVPN, VXLAN, MPLS, BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, YANG, NETCONF, gNMI
Responsibilities
Define long-term roadmap for routing software and operating systems; Represent Cisco's interests in standards bodies (IETF, SONiC community); Partner with engineering, sales, and business unit leaders to prioritize investments and deliver scalable software solutions.
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
