Sr. Technical Product Manager, Networking and Switches
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Data-driven signals on your job's competitivenessMedium – niche hardware networking expertise reduces applicants despite senior title and metro location.
High – highly specific networking hardware, firmware, and OEM experience required.
High – requires deep networking, hardware validation, OEM/ODM, regulatory, and certification expertise.
Job Description
Structured overview of role & requirementsAbout This Role
Own evaluation and optimization of networking product portfolio, including SKU rationalization, BOM optimization, and margin improvement.
Act as primary technical contact for OEM/ODM manufacturing partners, managing roadmaps, SLAs, and supplier quality for hardware networking products.
Lead firmware and hardware validation, new product introduction testing, regulatory compliance verification, and serve as level 3 escalation for complex field failures.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications or equivalent hands-on experience in hardware validation and network engineering.
Experience managing OEM/ODM relationships and hardware/network product validation is mandatory.
Technical expertise in Layer 2/3 networking, PoE systems, media conversion, industrial networking standards, and security/compliance protocols is required.
Work Experience Required: Not explicitly mentioned in the JD.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Technically hands-on leader comfortable with both high-level strategy and detailed lab debugging of complex networking issues.
Proven ability to manage vendor/ODM engineering teams with accountability for quality and firmware standards.
Skilled at executing portfolio strategy through rigorous product lifecycle management, BOM optimization, and reliable technical sustainment.