Product Manager

Vistance Networks; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eleven paid holidays

Paid vacation (2 weeks)

Insurance (life/medical/dental)

401(k) plan

Incentive plan

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Job summary

Vistance Networks is seeking a Product Manager, Ethernet Switching in Sunnyvale, CA to own the Ethernet switching portfolio from discovery to launch and evolution. You’ll shape strategy, pricing, and messaging while partnering with Sales and customers to drive adoption and competitive differentiation.

You will lead cross-functional efforts, define nexgen features including AI capabilities, and manage forecasts and P&L.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of product management experience, preferably with enterprise networking products.
• Strong technical understanding of enterprise LAN and campus networking architectures.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow the Ethernet switching portfolio, driving data-informed decisions that impact revenue, margin, and market share.
• Define product positioning, pricing, promotions, and messaging that clearly communicate customer value and competitive differentiation.
• Lead cross-portfolio initiatives that integrate switching, Wi‑Fi, RUCKUS One, and AI, strengthening RUCKUS’s leadership in enterprise networking.
• Manage new product introductions, product transitions, forecasts, and P&L performance.
• Partner closely with Sales, distributors, resellers, and customers to evangelize solutions and accelerate adoption.
• Represent RUCKUS externally through webinars, blogs, whitepapers, customer briefings, and industry events.

Skills

Product management

Communication

LAN networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems

Job description

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Title: Product Manager

Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States

In our ‘always on’ world, we believe it’s essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do.

RUCKUS Networks,specializes in delivering high-performance networking solutions while focusing on creating purpose-driven networks that perform exceptionally well in challenging environments. RUCKUS Networks leverages advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to enhance network performance and reduce total cost of ownership.

If you’re excited by innovation, ownership, and real‑world impact, we’d love to meet you.

How You’ll help us connect the world:

RUCKUS Networks is seeking a Product Manager, Ethernet Switching to help drive the growth and success of our switching portfolio and shape the future of enterprise networking.

In this role, you’ll take full ownership of your products—from early market discovery through launch, evolution, and end‑of‑sale. Our Product Managers are empowered decision‑makers who influence strategy, execution, and outcomes across the business. Work closely with software PLM to define nexgen features including Agentic AI capabilities.

What You’ll Do

• Own and grow the Ethernet switching portfolio, driving data‑informed decisions that impact revenue, margin, and market share
• Define product positioning, pricing, promotions, and messaging that clearly communicate customer value and competitive differentiation
• Lead cross‑portfolio initiatives that integrate switching, Wi‑Fi, RUCKUS One, and AI, strengthening RUCKUS’s leadership in enterprise networking
• Manage new product introductions, product transitions, forecasts, and P&L performance
• Partner closely with Sales, distributors, resellers, and customers to evangelize solutions and accelerate adoption
• Represent RUCKUS externally through webinars, blogs, whitepapers, customer briefings, and industry events

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field
• 3+ years of product management experience, preferably with enterprise networking products
• Strong technical understanding of enterprise LAN and campus networking architectures

You’ll excite us if you have:

• Ability to communicate complex technical and business concepts to diverse audiences, from executives to engineers
• Experience analyzing market trends, competitive landscapes, and customer needs
• Strong business and financial acumen, including pricing, forecasting, and performance metrics
• A customer‑first mindset, using insights and feedback to define requirements and validate solutions

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Our salary ranges consider a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to benchmarking by independent third-party consultants, skill sets, years of experience, training, education, geography, and other business needs. Depending on experience, the range can be higher for candidates with exceptional experience and a demonstrated history of successful performance. This position's expected total compensation (base salary and commission range) is $118,200.00-$180,000.00

• Candidates starting with the Company will be eligible for eleven paid holidays in a full calendar year
• two weeks of paid vacation (prorated based on start date)
• other leave options
• life and accidental death insurance
• 401(k) plan
• participation in the Company’s Incentive Plan
• medical, dental, and vision plans

Vistance Networks shapes the future of communications technology, pushing past what is possible. We deliver solutions that bring reliability and performance to a world always in motion. Our global team of innovators and employees are trusted advisors who listen to customers first, then deliver value.

RUCKUS Networks delivers purpose-driven enterprise networks that enable superior business outcomes in demanding environments. Our solutions combine AI-powered automation, proactive network assurance, and context‑aware security, providing exceptional performance with simplified management.

If you want to grow your career alongside bright, passionate, and caring people who strive to create what's next…..come connect to your future at Vistance Networks.

Vistance Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans.