Product Manager - AI

Cisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Product Manager in the AI Software & Platform team, where you will lead the charge in developing cutting-edge AI security solutions. This role involves overseeing the entire product lifecycle, collaborating with engineers and researchers, and defining strategies to tackle emerging AI security challenges. You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of AI defense, ensuring businesses can defend against threats effectively. With a focus on innovation and inclusion, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the tech industry while working in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Learning and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience required.
• 3+ years of experience in AI/ML domain preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and launch of AI/ML features.
• Define product requirements for AI security challenges.

Skills

Product Management

AI/ML Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AWS Bedrock

Vertex AI

Azure AI Services

Snowflake

Databricks

OpenAI

Job description

Application window has been extended and expected to close on 6/19/2025

This role is based in the San Francisco, Bay Area

Meet the Team

The AI Software & Platform team delivers AI products and platform for all Cisco Secure products and portfolios so businesses around the world can defend against threats and safeguard the most vital aspects of their business with security resilience. We are passionate about making our customers secure by simplifying security with zero compromise.

Your Impact

As a Product Manager working on AI Defense within our AI Software & Platform team, you will be responsible for leading efforts focused on the following:

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Lead the design, development, and launch of features aligned with our AI/ML product strategy and roadmap

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Define and prioritize product requirements to address emerging AI security challenges, such as adversarial attacks, data leakage, and model vulnerabilities

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Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from conception and design, to development, launch, and ongoing performance tracking

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Maintain a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and emerging technologies in AI and Security

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Identify market opportunities and contribute to strategic decisions that position Cisco AI Defense as a leader in the industry

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Collaborate with engineers, machine learning experts, threat intelligence teams, and researchers to deliver ML-powered features that address real-world AI security threats

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Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success

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Gather feedback from customers and stakeholders to continuously improve product offerings

Minimum Qualifications

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5+ years of product management experience

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3+ years of experience in the AI/ML domain

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Bachelors or Masters degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field

Preferred Qualifications

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Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and varying levels of the organization

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Excellent written, analytical, and problem-solving skills

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Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, manage trade-offs, and evaluate opportunistic new ideas with internal and external partners.

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Familiarity with GenAI, ML, and Data platforms and services (e.g. AWS Bedrock, Vertex AI, Azure AI Services, Snowflake, Databricks, OpenAI)

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The capacity to think critically and tackle complex, innovative problems in the field.

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A willingness to continuously learn and adapt, crucial in the ever-evolving field of AI

Why Cisco?

#WeAreCisco

#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

Our passion is connection-we celebrate our employees' diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer-80 hours each year-allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us

Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.