Product Manager - AI

Cisco Systems, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Product Manager to lead AI Defense initiatives within their innovative team. This role involves designing and launching cutting-edge AI features, addressing emerging security challenges, and collaborating with experts to enhance product offerings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product management and AI/ML, with a passion for tackling complex problems. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity, promotes continuous learning, and is committed to making a significant impact in the tech landscape. Your contributions will help shape the future of security resilience for businesses worldwide.

Benefits

401(k) with matching contribution

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off for volunteering

Flexible vacation policy

Paid holidays

Sick time off

Employee resource organizations

Performance-based incentive pay

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of AI product features.
• Collaborate with engineers and researchers on AI security threats.

Skills

Product Management

AI/ML Experience

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Understanding

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

Engineer - Pre Sales and Product Management

Compensation Range

165700 USD - 232900 USD

Job Type

Professional

Cloud and Data Center, Security

Job Id

1441626

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 :

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gather feedback from customers and stakeholders to continuously improve product offerings

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of product management experience

3 + years of experience in the AI/ML domain

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Excellent written, analytical, and problem-solving skills

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

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

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

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees haveaccess to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days ofvacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Offpolicy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours ofunused sick timewill be carried forwardfrom one calendar yearto the nextsuch that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

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