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Technical Product Manager, Cisco IQ Link

Cisco SystemsSan Jose, California

$135,800 - $193,400 / year

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Director
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$135,800-$193,400/year
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

The application window is expected to close on: 08/10/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

The Cisco IQ Product Platform group builds the next-generation foundation that enables Cisco’s customers to maximize the value of their portfolio. By focusing on scalable, modular service delivery, we act as the connective tissue across the Cisco ecosystem. We build the platform that ensures our customers' ultimate success. 

Your ImpactCisco is seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Product Manager to join our Cisco IQ Platform team. In this role, you will drive value consumption and elevate customer experiences directly within a product portfolio that spans Security and Enterprise Networking. This role demands a leader who is adept at productizing complex, modular solutions at enterprise scale, and who thrives when navigating both cross-functional and cross-portfolio challenges with a relentless, customer-centric approach. 

  • Lead the technical development and launch of sophisticated Cisco IQ Platform components—including core platform tools, AI models, and autonomous agents. 
  • Drive initiatives from conception to launch, balancing the needs of internal developers and external enterprise customers to deliver foundational solutions that make Cisco’s products stickier and more valuable. 
  • Partner strategically with product teams across different Business Groups to ensure the Cisco IQ Platform serves their needs while maintaining architectural integrity. 

Minimum Qualifications –  

  • 7+ years of Technical Product Management experience. 
  • Proven track record of building and launching platforms at enterprise scale. 
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, AI, or a related technical field. 
  • Technical background in security, enterprise networking, AI, or a related field, coupled with a passion for delivering impactful customer solutions. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strategic mentality capable of unlocking new capabilities for customers. 
  • Strong ability to work across functional teams and manage products that cater to diverse customer bases. 
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills. 
  • Strong documentation, and problem-solving skills. 
  • Experience working cross-functionally and collaborating with various technical teams. 
  • Prior experience with collection mechanisms, OTEL (OpenTelemetry) and Cloud Platforms

#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!   

Why Cisco? 

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. 

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. 

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

The starting salary range posted for this position is $135,800.00 to $193,400.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

  • 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees

  • 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco

  • Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees

  • Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)

  • 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next

  • Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members

  • Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. 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 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$135,800.00 - $222,400.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$122,000.00 - $197,900.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

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FAQs About Technical Product Manager, Cisco IQ Link Jobs at Cisco Systems

What is the work location for this position at Cisco Systems?
This job at Cisco Systems is located in San Jose, California, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Cisco Systems?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $135,800 and $193,400 per year.
What employment applies to this position at Cisco Systems?
Cisco Systems lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Cisco Systems?
Cisco Systems is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.
What benefits are offered by Cisco Systems for this role?
Cisco Systems offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Parental and Family Leave, Paid Community Service Time, Flexible/Unlimited PTO, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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