IP Networking Product Development/Manager (individual contributor)

Chembular Manpower; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in San Jose, California is seeking an IP Networking Product Development Manager to oversee the development of Cable Products targeted at service providers. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and over five years of experience in networking hardware/software product development. Responsibilities include managing the entire product lifecycle, coordinating with teams, and ensuring successful certification with customers. Strong project management and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in networking hardware/software product development.
• In-depth domain knowledge in IP networking for Home gateways.
• Familiarity with Cable Labs DOCSIS and related cable standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage development of Cable Products for service providers.
• Develop, publish and meet project schedules.
• Manage suppliers' product development process.

Skills

Self-motivated

Project management

Effective organization

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

IP Networking Product Development/Manager (individual contributor)

As a member of the Service Provider Engineering team, you will be responsible for managing the development of Cable Products targeted at service providers that provide Cable Modem, Home Gateway, Voice over IP (VoIP) services. These products will incorporate most of the following technologies: Cable DOCSIS, PacketCable, DNS/DHCP, IP, HTTP, SNMP, MGCP, SIP, IGMP, 802.11 Wireless, Ethernet, VPN, Firewalls.

Responsibilities

• For assigned projects, take overall responsibility for delivering the product to production; including requirements generation, hardware, firmware, documentation, regulatory testing and Agile release requirements, per the appropriate policies. It is expected that projects should be managed with minimal supervision.
• Project management. Develop, publish and meet schedules, keep all stakeholders informed of product status at all times.
• Project Execution. Manage the suppliers' (ODM, chip vendor, etc.) product development process.
• Product Verification. Manage verification testing of product features and performance.
• Customer Certification. Manage qualification of products with customers.
• Documentation. Provide input for manuals, help files, application notes and tech support web pages.
• Support. Resolve any 3rd level technical support escalations.
• Track industry technology developments, supplier roadmaps, standards bodies and make product recommendations.

Contract Duration: NA

Relocation Required: No

Qualifications

• Must be self motivated and driven to achieve results
• BSEE with 5 years experience in networking hardware/software product development
• In depth domain knowledge in IP networking for Home gateways
• Strong understanding of home and WiFi networking.
• Familiarity with Cable Labs DOCSIS and related cable standards (PacketCable, etc.) an advantage
• Engineering background with significant hands‑on experience in product development.
• Experience certifying products with large service providers.
• Strong understanding of the development cycle of technology products, specifically test driven development, able to track and resolve issues.
• Effective organization, project management and coordination skills; ability to get the job done.
• Proactive in taking ownership of issues and driving to resolution
• Anticipate risks, and prepare mitigation plans.
• Ability and willingness to take ownership of product; get the job done with minimal supervision.
• Teamwork. This position requires a close working relationship with the extended teams, including engineering, operations, sales, customer support, marketing and program management.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience working in a start-up environment.
• Adaptive to ever-changing situations and answer the challenges

Minimum education level: Bachelor's Degree