[Remote] Engineering Product Manager, Developer Foundations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cisco is a leader in revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect in the AI era. They are seeking an Engineering Product Manager for Developer Foundations, which involves owning the shared layer that other teams build on, shaping the strategy for foundational services, and ensuring reliability and performance for internal and external developers.ResponsibilitiesOwn Developer Foundations: the shared layer the rest of Cisco builds onSet the direction for that layer and own its outcomesShape the strategy for the foundations and carry accountability for where they goMake the building blocks reliable, coherent, and easy to build onOwn how partners and third-party developers build on it: the public-facing APIs and SDK, and the integration and governance modelPartner across DevNet, Legal, and Security to make that realBe measured on outcomes that matter: reliability and performance, how quickly teams can build on the foundations, SDK and API adoption, and how little friction the experiences above you hitSkills8+ years in product management or an equivalent discipline, including owning a platform or infrastructure area end to end with accountability for its outcomesHands-on software engineering background. You have shipped production code and can earn the trust and respect of senior engineers on technical meritsFluency with AI coding agents. You use them in your own work and understand how AI agents build on platforms and APIs, because they are fast becoming the developer you build forPlatform depth: hosting and runtimes, service APIs, SDK design, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and integrating with identity and OAuth systemsPlatform as a product: experience owning APIs, SDKs, or platform services that other teams build onInternal-customer mindset: experience treating an internal platform as a product with internal customers and clear contracts while operating in large, matrixed enterprises where many teams depend on the same foundationsExternal surface: exposing a platform externally through public APIs, SDKs, and partner integration and governanceCommunication: excellent written and verbal communication, with the range to speak credibly to internal teams and external customers and stakeholders alikeBenefitsMedical, dental and vision insuranceA 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contributionPaid parental leaveShort and long-term disability coverageBasic life insuranceEmployees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by CiscoNon-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 employeesExempt 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 nextAdditional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family membersOptional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteerFor 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.Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.Company OverviewCisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press. It was founded in 1984, and is headquartered in San Jose, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.cisco.com.Company H1B SponsorshipCisco has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 154 in 2026, 1238 in 2025, 1231 in 2024, 1273 in 2023, 2127 in 2022, 1991 in 2021, 1173 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.