Sr. Hardware Product Manager - Consumer Networking

TP-Link Systems Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) contributions

15 days accrued vacation

11 paid holidays

Bi-annual pay increases

Health and wellness benefits including free gym membership

Quarterly team-building events

Free lunch on Fridays

Job summary

A leading networking solutions provider in California is seeking a Sr. Product Manager to define the vision and roadmap for innovative networking hardware products. The successful candidate will be responsible for market research, ensuring product competitiveness, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant product management experience. The position offers a salary range of $140,000 - $180,000 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management in networking or telecommunications.
• Excellent strategic thinking, market analysis, and customer engagement skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, able to work across teams.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap for networking hardware.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and customer needs.
• Maintain product competitiveness in the networking market.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful product development.

Skills

Market analysis

Strategic thinking

Networking technologies knowledge

Customer engagement

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields

Job description

About Us

Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world's top provider of Wi‑Fi devices. The company is committed to delivering innovative products that enhance people's lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. With a commitment to excellence, TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint.

We believe technology changes the world for the better! At TP-Link Systems Inc, we are committed to crafting dependable, high‑performance products to connect users worldwide with the wonders of technology.

Embracing professionalism, innovation, excellence, and simplicity, we aim to assist our clients in achieving remarkable global performance and enable consumers to enjoy a seamless, effortless lifestyle.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Product Manager for our network equipment hardware products. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for our networking hardware solutions. This role will focus on understanding market trends, customer needs, and competitor positioning to create innovative products that meet both business and customer demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Line Strategy: Define the long‑term vision, strategy, and roadmap for our network equipment portfolio, ensuring alignment with company business goals and market opportunities. Track and analyze sales performance and adjust the product line strategy accordingly to ensure continuous alignment with business objectives and market demand.
• Market Research and Analysis: Conduct in‑depth market research to understand customer needs, industry trends, and competitive landscape within the networking and telecommunications industries. Leverage the results to make data‑driven decisions and influence product strategy, positioning, and product proposal.
• Product Competitiveness: Ensure that the product stands out in the market by maintaining high competitiveness in terms of user experience, functionality, performance, quality, and cost. Strive to make the product not only relevant but also a market leader within the industry.
• Customer Focus: Pay attention to end‑users to understand their network usage patterns, needs, and experiences. Ensure the product meets the expectations regarding performance, reliability, and ease of use, while addressing real‑world network demands, such as bandwidth, coverage, and security concerns.
• Innovation: Keep up to date with advancements in networking technologies (e.g., AI, 5G, Wi‑Fi 8, edge computing) and integrate relevant innovations into the new product definition.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work with cross‑functional teams, including R&D, engineering, marketing, sales, and support, to ensure successful product development, marketing, and customer adoption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in Computer Science, Electronics, Communications, Software Engineering, or related fields.
• 5+ years of experience in product management, specifically in the networking or telecommunications hardware sector, and strong knowledge of networking technologies.
• Excellent strategic thinking, market analysis, and customer engagement skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams.

Benefits

Salary Range: $140,000 - $180,000

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)
• Contributions to 401(k) funds
• 15 days accrued vacation
• 11 paid holidays
• Bi‑annual pay increases
• Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
• Quarterly team‑building events
• Free lunch Friday

At TP‑Link Systems Inc., we are continually searching for ambitious individuals who are passionate about their work. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, collaboration, and drives our entrepreneurial spirit. As a global company, we highly value diverse perspectives and are committed to cultivating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Beyond compliance, we strive to create a supportive and growth‑oriented workplace for everyone. If you share our passion and connection to this mission, we welcome you to apply and join us in building a vibrant and inclusive team at TP‑Link Systems Inc.

Please, no third‑party agency inquiries, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorships at this time.