Distinguished Technologist- Self Driving Networks, Switching

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Cupertino (CA); Hybrid; USD 197,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Distinguished Technologist to lead strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle management for the enterprise switching portfolio, with AI-native, cloud-managed operations. You will drive growth across campus, branch, and data center switching and collaborate across engineering, sales, marketing, and operations.

The role requires a track record in complex hardware/software portfolios, strong business acumen, and exceptional communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field
• 12+ years of product management or product line management experience
• 5+ years leading product managers or cross-functional product teams
• Proven experience managing hardware-based product portfolios in enterprise switching, campus/branch/data center networking
• Strong understanding of Layer 2/3 switching, EVPN VXLAN for large campus architectures, and AI-driven network operations
• Outstanding communication, executive presentation, and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the long-term vision, strategy, and roadmap for the enterprise switching portfolio, including cloud-managed and AI-driven operations for wired networks
• Drive portfolio planning and investment decisions based on market trends, customer needs, competitive analysis, and business objectives; lead lifecycle management from concept through end-of-life
• Engage directly with customers, partners, and analysts to validate strategy; represent the wired portfolio in executive customer engagements, industry events, and strategic planning
• Partner with engineering on product requirements, business cases, and development priorities; ensure roadmap execution balances innovation, customer commitments, technical feasibility, and financial outcomes
• Own business cases, pricing, revenue forecasts, and investment plans; monitor portfolio performance, market share, profitability, and adoption metrics

Job description

Distinguished Technologist- Self Driving Networks, Switching

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Distinguished Technologist to lead the strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle management of HPE's enterprise switching portfolio, with a focus on delivering self-driving wired networks powered by AI-native, cloud-managed operations. This leader will own portfolio growth, market leadership, and platform innovation across campus, branch, and data center switching, spanning multiple product generations in a fast-moving enterprise networking market.

The ideal candidate has a proven record of managing complex hardware and software product portfolios in enterprise switching, campus networking, or adjacent infrastructure markets. They pair strong business acumen with deep technical credibility, and can balance customer requirements, market dynamics, engineering execution, and financial targets to deliver differentiated products and sustained growth. This role requires an independent thinker who works well in a highly collaborative environment and can influence teams across engineering, sales, marketing, operations, finance, and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the long-term vision, strategy, and roadmap for the enterprise switching portfolio, including cloud-managed and AI-driven operations for wired networks.
• Drive portfolio planning and investment decisions based on market trends, customer needs, competitive analysis, and business objectives; lead lifecycle management from concept through end-of-life.
• Engage directly with customers, partners, and analysts to validate strategy; represent the wired portfolio in executive customer engagements, industry events, and strategic planning.
• Partner with engineering on product requirements, business cases, and development priorities; ensure roadmap execution balances innovation, customer commitments, technical feasibility, and financial outcomes.
• Own business cases, pricing, revenue forecasts, and investment plans; monitor portfolio performance, market share, profitability, and adoption metrics.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field; 12+ years of product management or product line management experience, with 5+ years leading product managers or cross-functional product teams.
• Proven experience managing hardware-based product portfolios in enterprise switching, campus/branch/data center networking, or cloud-managed networking.
• Strong understanding of Layer 2/3 switching, network architectures including EVPN VXLAN for large campus architectures, and AI-driven network operations; demonstrated success taking networking products from concept through launch and lifecycle.
• Outstanding communication, executive presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced technical degree.
• Experience with cloud-managed switching, network management platforms, or AIOps for wired networks; familiarity with wireless, routing, and network security adjacencies.
• Strong financial acumen and experience operating in a global technology organization.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities.

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have - whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Job: Engineering

Job Level: TCP_07

The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
- United States of America: Annual Salary USD 197,000 - 420,000 in California
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.