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Lead product backlog prioritization and roadmap management for digital and cloud-native software products. | Over 10 years of product management experience with expertise in Agile methodologies and cloud-native software delivery, but no demonstrated experience in cryptographic or platform security systems. | The application window is expected to close on: 03/17/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Senior Staff Product Manager - Platform Security (Cryptography, PKI, FIPS, Secrets, AI Runtime Security) Splunk is here to build a safer and more resilient digital world. Our unified security and observability platform is trusted by the world's leading enterprises to secure and ensure the reliability of their digital systems. Join us as we pursue our next chapter - building Splunk into the industry-leading platform for secure data, trusted automation, and AI-powered defense. We are a company filled with people who are passionate about our products, our customers, and delivering outcomes that matter. At Splunk,we are committed to trust, innovation, and to each other's success. Now part of Cisco, we offer the scale, reach, and investment of a global technology leader while preserving the velocity, ownership, and product-driven culture thatdefineSplunk. Learn more about Splunk careers and how you can become a part of our journey. The Opportunity We are hiring aSenior Staff Product Manager to lead Platform Security- defining and driving the core security primitives that power Splunk's platform, cloud services, and AI future. This role owns product strategy and execution for PKI, certificate lifecycle automation, TLS and cryptographic upgrades, FIPS compliance,secretsmanagement, and secure service identity for a multi-billion-dollar product portfolio. You will drive the next generation of Splunk's secure foundation - ensuring every workload, every customer action, and every AI agent at Splunk is backed bystrongidentity hardened cryptography, and secure-by-default design. You will also lead security direction forAI agent workloadsand runtime environments, ensuring safe credentials, isolation-edboundaries, encrypted inter-agent communication, and trust-anchored execution models as Splunk scales into distributed automation and agentic decisioning. This is a pivotal role for Splunk's future. You will act as the product authority and single-threaded owner working across engineering, architecture, and product leadership to deliver crypto-resilient infrastructure that customers rely on every second of every day. Responsibilities • Develop and maintain a multi-year roadmap for Platform Security capabilities including certificate lifecycle management, PKI infrastructure, secrets management, token security, and cryptographic compliance (FIPS 140-3, TLS modernization). • Lead product strategy for secure-by-default platform foundations, including certificate authority enablement, key management systems, secure bootstrapping, and encrypted data-in-transit/at-rest standards across Splunk products. • Partner closely with engineering, architecture, compliance, and product teams to deliver security-critical outcomes tied to regulatory requirements, customer needs, and Cisco-Splunk integration. • Drive execution from concept to GA - translating security requirements into product features, guiding implementation tradeoffs, and ensuring scalable, operable, and audit-ready security systems. • Influence internal partners and customers through clear RFCs, technical proposals, risk-impact evaluations, and roadmap presentations to align execution across distributed product teams. • Champion a security-first culture passionate about resilience, crypto-agility, measurable hardening of the platform, and continuous improvement of secrets, certificates, and machine identity posture. Requirements • Bachelor's, Master's, PhD in Computer Science, Security Engineering, or equivalent experience - with demonstrated depth in cryptographic or distributed security systems. • 7+ yearsexperience in Product Management or Technical Product Leadership within enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, or security foundations. • Recognized expertise in platform security- consistent record owning and scaling capabilities such as PKI systems, certificate lifecycle automation, CA/RA service design, HSM/KMS integration, mTLS, token/secret governance. • Hands-on experience drivingcryptographic modernization at scale- including TLS upgrades, OpenSSL migrations, FIPS 140-2/140-3 compliance, deprecation of legacy cipher suites, and crypto-agility planning across large product surfaces. • Drive the security strategy for AI agent workloads and runtime environments- ensuring secure credential handling, secrets isolation, encrypted agent-to-agent communication, certificate-backed identity, and hardened execution surfaces for AI-driven automation. • Proven ability to influence technical direction and security standards across multiple product organizations, with a history of defining frameworks, policies, and architectural principles - not just completing them. • Outstanding written and verbal communication - skilled at producing high-clarity PRFAQs, technical narratives, risk justifications, and roadmap proposals to drive alignment from engineering teams to EVP/SVP audiences. • Background with Splunk, large distributed control planes, high-scale authentication trust chains, or security-sensitive enterprise products isstrongly preferred. 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 $176,100.00 to $250,400.00 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 ofunused sick timecarried forwardfrom one calendar yearto 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: $191,400.00 - $323,600.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $176,100.00 - $287,900.00 • 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.

Lead strategic initiatives, develop messaging, and coordinate cross-functional teams for product launches and marketing campaigns. | Minimum 5+ years in B2B marketing or related roles, experience in enterprise tech, and ability to manage multiple projects with data-driven decision making. | The application window is expected to close on: 02/20/2026 • *Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received** . Remote United States Meet the Team We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our fast-paced, culture-first marketing team—someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, embraces change, and is passionate about driving impactful campaigns in the ever-evolving technology landscape. As a member of the Cisco Infrastructure and Security Product Marketing team you will partner across Cisco’s larger marketing organization, Product Management, Engineering, and Sales to lead the strategy and cross-functional orchestration of our most business-critical initiatives Your Impact As a Product Marketing Manager for Cisco infrastructure and security products, you will be spearheading strategic initiatives such as development of positioning and messaging, amplification of product innovations through launches and announcements, creation of content at the product and solution level, and strategic efforts with analysts and market influencers to align our product and GTM strategy with the needs of our customers • Define Strategy for Tier One Initiatives: Collaborate with product, marketing, and executive leadership to set the strategic objectives, messaging strategy, success metrics, and integrated campaign frameworks • Create Tier One Messaging & Content: design and build select messaging to maximize our voice in the market and ensure alignment across other content • Drive Cross-Functional Alignment: develop strategic marketing plans and lead virtual launch teams across marketing, product, sales, comms, operations, and more — ensuring each team is aligned, resourced, and executing toward shared goals. • Provide Strategic Direction: Set the strategic tone, priorities, and guardrails for launch workstreams; ensure consistent narrative, sequencing, and customer experience across touchpoints. • Manage strategic initiatives: Act as the central orchestrator of launch efforts, ensuring visibility, accountability, and progress across all contributors without owning direct execution. • Executive Communications & Reporting: Communicate launch plans, milestones, and outcomes to senior leadership; facilitate executive reviews and decision-making. • Create & Maintain Launch Frameworks: Improve how we launch by refining scalable processes, tools, and playbooks for Tier One GTM excellence. • Ensure Launch Cohesion & Readiness: Monitor dependencies, identify risks, and resolve misalignment to keep all parts of the launch moving in sync and on schedule. • Post-Launch Optimization: Facilitate retrospectives, assess performance against objectives, and drive ongoing learnings across the org. Minimum Qualifications • 5+ years of experience leading B2B programs in product marketing, event marketing, or related marketing roles • BS/BA in Business, Marketing, Communications or related field (or equivalent) required • Experience in the enterprise technology sector, especially in data center, networking, cloud, or AI-driven solutions • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with high attention to detail and organizational skills • Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to drive decisions and measure impact. • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and aligning multiple stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications • Master’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration (MBA), Communications, or a related field • Previous experience with global Tier One launch or event strategy • Demonstrated success in shaping market perception and influencing industry analysts, partners, and executive stakeholders • Deep understanding of go-to-market strategies and integrated marketing campaigns • *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 $133,200.00 to $168,800.00 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: $146,100.00 - $229,600.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $133,200.00 - $221,400.00 • 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. 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. The application window is expected to close on: 02/20/2026 • *Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received** . Remote United States Meet the Team We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our fast-paced, culture-first marketing team—someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, embraces change, and is passionate about driving impactful campaigns in the ever-evolving technology landscape. As a member of the Cisco Infrastructure and Security Product Marketing team you will partner across Cisco’s larger marketing organization, Product Management, Engineering, and Sales to lead the strategy and cross-functional orchestration of our most business-critical initiatives Your Impact As a Product Marketing Manager for Cisco infrastructure and security products, you will be spearheading strategic initiatives such as development of positioning and messaging, amplification of product innovations through launches and announcements, creation of content at the product and solution level, and strategic efforts with analysts and market influencers to align our product and GTM strategy with the needs of our customers • Define Strategy for Tier One Initiatives: Collaborate with product, marketing, and executive leadership to set the strategic objectives, messaging strategy, success metrics, and integrated campaign frameworks • Create Tier One Messaging & Content: design and build select messaging to maximize our voice in the market and ensure alignment across other content • Drive Cross-Functional Alignment: develop strategic marketing plans and lead virtual launch teams across marketing, product, sales, comms, operations, and more — ensuring each team is aligned, resourced, and executing toward shared goals. • Provide Strategic Direction: Set the strategic tone, priorities, and guardrails for launch workstreams; ensure consistent narrative, sequencing, and customer experience across touchpoints. • Manage strategic initiatives: Act as the central orchestrator of launch efforts, ensuring visibility, accountability, and progress across all contributors without owning direct execution. • Executive Communications & Reporting: Communicate launch plans, milestones, and outcomes to senior leadership; facilitate executive reviews and decision-making. • Create & Maintain Launch Frameworks: Improve how we launch by refining scalable processes, tools, and playbooks for Tier One GTM excellence. • Ensure Launch Cohesion & Readiness: Monitor dependencies, identify risks, and resolve misalignment to keep all parts of the launch moving in sync and on schedule. • Post-Launch Optimization: Facilitate retrospectives, assess performance against objectives, and drive ongoing learnings across the org. Minimum Qualifications • 5+ years of experience leading B2B programs in product marketing, event marketing, or related marketing roles • BS/BA in Business, Marketing, Communications or related field (or equivalent) required • Experience in the enterprise technology sector, especially in data center, networking, cloud, or AI-driven solutions • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with high attention to detail and organizational skills • Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to drive decisions and measure impact. • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and aligning multiple stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications • Master’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration (MBA), Communications, or a related field • Previous experience with global Tier One launch or event strategy • Demonstrated success in shaping market perception and influencing industry analysts, partners, and executive stakeholders • Deep understanding of go-to-market strategies and integrated marketing campaigns • *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 $133,200.00 to $168,800.00 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: $146,100.00 - $229,600.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $133,200.00 - $221,400.00 • 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. 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.

Define and deliver AI integration features and roadmaps for Splunk's product portfolio, focusing on generative AI and observability. | Deep AI product management experience, including building and shipping AI tools, models, MLOps, and familiarity with security and infrastructure concerns. | The application window is expected to close on: 03/05/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Engineering Product Manager - Splunk AI Foundations Location: Remote - United States Splunk is looking for an enthusiastic and driven Engineering Product Manager to drive the future of the next generation of AI capabilities across our product portfolio supporting our digital resilience customers. In this role, you will be responsible for deep integration of generative AI and machine learning with a focus on digital resilience – AI platform and tools, the model lifecycle, unified security analytics, full stack observability and real-time visibility of streaming data. In this role, you will define the critical features and roadmap for bringing high-scale, high-performance AI to Splunk customers and app developers. You will use your understanding and experience building products using Gen AI, LLMs and deep learning, and your ML expertise in building anomaly detection systems, to support observability use cases. If you are adept at cross-team collaboration and have worked closely with engineers and data scientists to build AI products that drive meaningful and impactful business outcomes, this is the role for you. Proven experience with application performance monitoring (APM) tools, AIOps, Foundation models for machine data, or similar observability technologies. Experience with Splunk Observability Cloud, AppDynamics, Splunk IT Service Intelligence or similar platforms. Deep AI Product management experience, specifically shipping AI tools and platforms, building and training models, MLOps capabilities, foundation models and AI Assisant solutions is a requirement. You will work in the technical Central AI Product Management team so a real appreciation of serving the needs of Security, AI, and Platform engineers is vital. Exposure cross-functional AI integration is a plus. You will merge customer value, business imperatives with attention to technical detail and collaborate with cross-functional execution teams to drive customer insights and inputs directly into the development process and the entire product life cycle. Ideally, you have experience working directly with GTM partners and customers, especially design partners. As we drive forward for the success of our customers, you will hold the team accountable to achieve goals of product quality and value. What you'll get to do As with any fast-growing company, day-to-day responsibilities will span the entire product life cycle, delivery pipeline and include deep interaction with customers, sales, and engineering, and Splunk’s global partner organization. • Collaborate closely with your AI PM counterparts to deliver in depth AI integration across the entire product portfolio • Engage with customers, develop insights into what is possible, and uncover unarticulated needs to ensure customer success. • Define product specifications, user stories, mockups, and acceptance criteria independently and in collaboration with engineering, design, TPM, and documentation. • Collaborate with QA, SRE, and release teams to plan, drive and implement product release cycles. • Collaborate with product marketing to support the creation of content. • Engage with Compliance, Legal, and Finance teams to ensure products meet security, legal standards as well as address financial goals (for example cloud margin) Must-have Qualifications • 5+ years of proven success in product management. • Deep understanding and several years of experience in product delivery of AI services, machine learning platforms and products, and generative AI. • Deep AI Product management experience, specifically shipping AI tools and platforms, building and training models, MLOps capabilities, foundation models and AI Assisant solutions is a requirement. • Solid understanding of infrastructure, networking, and security concerns in on-prem and cloud environments. • Actively maintain a view of how the Security, Platform and AIOps market, competition and technologies are evolving, and factor it, as well as feedback from internal groups and customers, into the product strategy • Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate sophisticated technical products and features into simple concepts and presentations. • Champion an atmosphere of continuous product improvement by serving as a customer advocate and collaborating closely with sales, support, engineering to make judgment calls that best serve customers and the business. Nice-to-have Qualifications • Experience building AI capabilities at scale via platform services that serve multiple products with a focus on generative AI, machine learning, deep learning. • Experience delivering compelling products incorporating artificial intelligence as part of the technical solution with tangible results of customer value, adoption, consumption leading to business growth • Deep understanding of AI and cybersecurity market and competition. • Deep understanding of anomaly detection and its application to security and/or observability use cases • Continuously deliver results of product improvement through each stage of the product life cycle • Experience developing pricing strategy that met expectations and improved growth for the business • Strong negotiation skills paired with building trusting relationships within the team, the organization, customers and partners • Strong bias for action, creative thinking, innovation, and data-informed product decision-making. • Exposure to cloud infrastructure and agile software development • Passion for solving interesting technical problems and building enterprise products with intuitive user experience. Education • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g. CS, Data Science, Information Science ); MBA or similar degree highly preferred 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 $152,400.00 to $221,800.00 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: $152,400.00 - $255,100.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $134,300.00 - $224,800.00 • 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.

Drive and ensure the rapid adoption and deployment of Cisco Nexus products while resolving critical customer issues and driving innovation. | Minimum 10 years of networking experience, deep expertise in Cisco Nexus products, CCIE or equivalent, and proven experience handling critical customer escalations. | The application window is expected to close on: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team Our team is an integral part of the Data Center Engineering team focused on our most strategic customer’s cutting edge data center designs and deployments. We combine the power of our outstanding technical expertise with the tools and infrastructure to meet the toughest of customer requirements. We help them to reduce risk, drive innovation, and enhance their network to meet business objectives. We are trusted advisors and experts who help our customers better understand their data centers and support critical missions by driving optimization, adoption, and transformation. Your Impact As a Technical Leader, DC Escalations, you will drive and insure the fast adoption and deployment of Cisco Nexus products while helping customers redefine their data centers into modern, scalable, and efficient environments. Demonstrating your proficiency in computer technologies, automation, and AI, you will guide customers and peers through sophisticated engagements, finding fast solutions to critical road blocks and driving innovation back into the broader engineering team to constantly improve our solutions. Your creativity, collaborative nature, and openness to both teaching and learning will make you an invaluable asset to our team and customers alike! Minimum Qualifications • 10 years of relevant experience with Cisco’s Nexus data center products • 10+ years of networking experience – design, deployment, troubleshooting, operating • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or comparable skills • Demonstrable deep dive /expert level knowledge on at least one Cisco offerings (Nexus stand-alone, Nexus Dashboard, etc.), software and automation development • Proven experience directly handling critical customer escalation Preferred Qualifications • Experienced delivering Cisco standard methodologies within our customers’ data center infrastructure. • Experience with Cisco Data Center networking offerings (Nexus stand-alone, Nexus Dashboard, etc.), software and automation development • Proven ability to lead or guide teams made up of Cisco, Customer and Partner members in the analysis and resolution of complex data center related issues. • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to solve original technical problems. • Ability to multi-task and self-start in a fast-paced collaborative environment and work independently. #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! 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 $191,400.00 to $281,400.00 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: $191,400.00 - $323,600.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $176,100.00 - $287,900.00 • 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.

Define and execute GTM strategies for Cisco's AI platforms, including positioning, monetization, and cross-functional collaboration. | Minimum 6+ years in enterprise B2B tech roles with strong analytical, communication, and product lifecycle experience. | The application window is expected to close on: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Product Manager, AI Platform-GTM The application window is expected to close on February 28, 2026. However, the job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. This position follows a hybrid work model and requires that you live within commuting distance of our San Francisco, CA and San Jose, CA offices. The number of in-office days per week is flexible. Meet the Team Join our dynamic team focusing on developing and supporting technology partnerships that enhance Cisco's product portfolio. As part of Cisco's AI Platform Team, we focus on fostering strategic partnerships that improve Cisco’s presence in the AI ecosystem. Collaborating across Cisco’s businesses, we aim to position Cisco as a leader in enabling AI-driven solutions while delivering dynamic value to our partners and customers! Your Impact As the Product Manager – Go-To-Market (GTM) for the AI Software & Platform business, you will define and implement the go-to-market strategy for Cisco’s AI-native software platforms, including AgenticOps and AI security solutions. You will operate at the intersection of product management, strategy, monetization, and execution—shaping how Cisco brings differentiated AI platforms to market and scales adoption across enterprise and regulated customers. In this role, you will translate complex AI capabilities into clear customer value, compelling positioning, and scalable GTM motions that drive adoption, pipeline, and revenue. Your work will directly influence product success, commercial performance, and Cisco’s leadership in AI-driven enterprise software! Key responsibilities include: • Partner with product management, engineering, and architecture teams to define GTM strategies for AI software and platform offerings, ensuring alignment between product vision, customer outcomes, and market demand. • Own end-to-end GTM execution, including positioning, segmentation, packaging, pricing inputs, launch strategy, sales enablement, and lifecycle optimization across direct and partner-led channels. • Define and drive monetization strategy for AI platforms, including usage models, packaging constructs, value metrics, and expansion motions, in close collaboration with finance and sales leadership. • Develop differentiated messaging and competitive positioning based on deep understanding of customer needs, AI market trends, and enterprise buying dynamics. • Deliver actionable market intelligence and performance insights to inform roadmap prioritization, investment decisions, and GTM optimization. • Establish success metrics, business plans, and return on investment models for GTM initiatives; track performance and continuously refine execution to accelerate adoption and revenue growth. • Serve as a trusted cross-functional leader, aligning product, sales, marketing, operations, and executive partners around GTM strategy, priorities, and outcomes. Minimum Qualifications • 6 + years of proven experience in Product Management, Management Consulting, GTM, or related roles within enterprise B2B technology companies. • Strong analytical abilities with experience using market data, customer insights, and sales performance metrics to drive product and GTM decisions. • Experience owning or contributing to the end-to-end product lifecycle, from market discovery and positioning through launch, scaling, and optimization. • Excellent communication and partner management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear business and customer value. • MBA preferred, but not required. 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 $168,800.00 to $241,200.00 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: $168,800.00 - $277,400.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $148,800.00 - $248,200.00 • 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.

Translate cross-portfolio needs into durable platform services, define product requirements, and guide engineering teams to deliver high-quality, reusable components. | Over 10 years in product management or related roles, with experience in SaaS, platform capabilities, and enterprise-grade identity and integration services. | Product Manager, Cisco Cloud Control Platform Meet the Team Cisco’s AI Software & Platform organization delivers the foundational technologies that accelerate how teams build, deploy, and scale AI-powered experiences. Cisco Cloud Control is our AI-native cloud platform that enables product teams across Security, Networking, Observability, and Collaboration to ship SaaS experiences faster, more securely, and with greater consistency. The platform underpins how we bring responsible, scalable AI to customers and empowers Cisco engineers to innovate with velocity. Your Impact • As a Senior Product Manager for Cisco Cloud Control, you will shape core platform capabilities that serve as the backbone for Cisco’s next generation of SaaS platform and AI offerings. • Your work will focus on translating cross-portfolio needs into durable platform services, defining product requirements that enable scale, and guiding engineering teams to deliver high quality, reusable components. • You will engage deeply with internal product teams to understand their challenges in areas such as identity, product/services integrations , tenancy, observability, compliance, service mesh, and infrastructure governance. • Your role places you at the center of platform strategy, internal customer experience, and operational excellence. You will partner closely with engineering, architecture, security, GTM, and portfolio product teams to ensure Cloud Control accelerates Cisco’s ability to deliver trusted, AI-driven SaaS at scale. • Starting with Identity and integrations, define and drive platform capabilities that enable consistent, reliable, and secure SaaS delivery across Cisco product lines • Identify internal customer needs, pain points, and workflow gaps; translate them into clear requirements and prioritized product roadmaps • Partner closely with engineering to refine designs, guide tradeoffs, and deliver iterative improvements backed by measurable outcomes • Establish and track platform adoption, performance, and customer satisfaction metrics to inform decisions and demonstrate impact • Lead discovery efforts, competitive reviews, ROI analyses, and value propositions for foundational platform investments • Communicate platform vision and updates to leadership and stakeholders, influencing alignment across teams • Document user journeys, service expectations, and integration patterns for internal customers • Support onboarding, rollouts, and feedback loops to help teams succeed on the platform • Strong communicator who can simplify complex AI and platform concepts for broad audiences and influence partners across engineering, architecture, security, and product leadership • Demonstratable track record of defining and delivering solutions grounded in real user needs , particularly in the context of Enterprise grade Identity and product/service Integrations. • Strong understanding of how AI capabilities integrate into platform services and developer workflows • Comfortable partnering with data science and AI engineering teams to define requirements for model hosting, inference workflows, observability, policy controls, and responsible AI guardrails Minimum • BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field • 10+ years in product management or a related role • 7+ years working with SaaS technologies, engineering practices, and product metrics • Experience defining or delivering platform capabilities used by multiple product teams Preferred Qualifications • Experience managing or mentoring other Product Managers • Understanding of SaaS GTM principles • Background delivering cloud platform components or identity-related platform services • Ability to break down and prioritize complex technical programs • Experience working with networking or infrastructure products Strong ability to engage with engineering teams, senior leaders, partners, and internal customers 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 $191,400.00 to $281,400.00 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: $191,400.00 - $323,600.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $176,100.00 - $287,900.00 • 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.

Design, develop, and deliver end-to-end security features for enterprise-scale applications, including API design, security analysis, and system integration. | Extensive experience in full stack development, microservices, cloud platforms, secure coding, and enterprise SaaS solutions, with leadership and mentoring capabilities. | The application window is expected to close on: 02/13/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Overview Cisco’s Splunk Enterprise Security team is seeking a Staff Software Engineer who not only excels technically but is also an excellent leader. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who is passionate about delivering secure, scalable, high-performing solutions and is eager to develop leadership skills, mentor others, and take on greater responsibilities over time. You will design, develop, and deliver impactful end-to-end features that empower our customers with actionable security insights. Your work will span both the frontend and backend of the stack, including integrations with Splunk Enterprise Security. You will be grounded in Cisco’s Design Thinking Principles, focusing on simplification, outstanding user experience, secure coding, and privacy by design. You will collaborate with UX/UI designers, product managers, security architects, and customer support, and you’ll play an active role in shaping our engineering culture. Beyond technical excellence, you’ll be empowered to mentor other engineers, lead projects, and develop the skills needed for a smooth transition into management. What You’ll Do • Architect, develop, and maintain end-to-end features and enhancements for Splunk Enterprise Security, ensuring seamless frontend and backend integration. • Proactively identify, diagnose, and resolve complex technical challenges, including data ingestion, API design, security analysis, integrations, scalability and performance. • Lead the technical design, implementation, and delivery of major business projects, spanning backend microservices, RESTful APIs, integration with other Splunk products • Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, API contracts, and user guides. • Champion software development best practices, secure coding standards, and advocate AI driven dev productivity • Mentor and guide engineers, share knowledge and drive cross team collaboration to drive features end to end • Participate in on-call rotations and customer escalations to drive customer success. • Measure and drive product adoption through metrics, dashboards, and customer feedback. Programs. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree + 8 years, Master’s + 5 years of relevant software engineering experience. • Demonstrated expertise in designing and delivering full stack solutions for enterprise-scale products, preferably in security, networking, or observability domains. • Deep hands-on experience with: • Backend: Python, Java, or Go; RESTful API design; microservices; and integration with SQL/NoSQL. • DevOps/CI-CD: Automated testing, Docker/Kubernetes, Git, CI/CD pipelines. • SaaS experience: Proven experience building and operating high-scale applications in a public cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP) or hybrid environment. • Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across the full technology stack. • Solid understanding of secure coding practices, privacy, and compliance in enterprise software. • Proven ability and motivation to mentor, coach, and inspire peers. Preferred Qualifications • Experience leading or architecting large-scale, distributed systems, especially security analytics or SIEM. • Proficiency with cloud-native development (AWS, Azure, or GCP), infrastructure-as-code, and serverless architectures. • Experience with data pipeline development, stream processing (Kafka, Spark), or integration of third-party security data sources. • Familiarity with Splunk ES correlation searches, notable events, and custom visualizations. • Certified Splunk Architect or Splunk Enterprise Security Admin (preferred but not required). • Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills 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 $183,800.00 to $263,600.00 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: $183,800.00 - $303,100.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $163,600.00 - $269,800.00 • 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.

Architect and operationalize Spark at scale within a multi-cloud environment, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and seamless data integration. | Extensive experience with large-scale Spark deployments, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and data platform integration, with leadership in technical decision-making across large engineering teams. | Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer and more resilient digital world with an end-to-end full stack platform made for a hybrid, multi-cloud world. Leading enterprises use our unified security and observability platform to keep their digital systems secure and reliable. Come help organizations be their best, while you reach new heights with a team that has your back. Meet the Team: Our Distinguished Engineer team drives architecture and technical direction for Splunk's $3.5B platform, ingesting petabytes of data for over 95% of the Fortune 100. As a tight-knit group of DEs reporting to the VP of Architecture, we operate autonomously while coordinating closely on practical, durable solutions that evolve the platform for future requirements. Each DE owns cross-organizational domains that shift fluidly as needs arise. Work alongside exceptionally smart engineers who value rigorous thinking and friendly collaboration—this is where the technical future gets defined! Impact: Architect and operationalize Spark at scale as a core component of Cisco Data Fabric, enabling customers to access and analyze exponentially more data across diverse organizational sources. Build resilient, always-on infrastructure with automatic retry logic, fault tolerance, and seamless integration across myriad data sources and formats including Parquet, Iceberg, and modern table formats. Design the operational backbone—monitoring, observability, error handling, and horizontal scalability—that enables hundreds of engineers to build features confidently on solid foundations. Establish architectural patterns and support mechanisms that ensure high availability while maintaining performance at petabyte scale. Success is measured by customer adoption of data fabric capabilities and operational reliability metrics—uptime, ingestion performance, and incident reduction—that directly impact customer value. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's in Computer Science (or equivalent) with 15+ years of related experience; or Master's with 12+ years; or PhD with 8+ years or equivalent experience • Designed and deployed production Spark deployments at scale in cloud environments • Experience with modern data formats including Parquet, Iceberg, and related table/columnar formats • Production experience with AWS cloud platform • Led technical decisions and architectural direction across engineering organizations of 50+ engineers Preferred Qualifications: • Production experience with Azure and/or GCP cloud platforms • Experience integrating with diverse data platforms such as Snowflake, Pinot, Databricks, Trino, or similar systems • Extensive Kubernetes experience in production environments • Proven track record mentoring and growing engineers, with strong collaboration skills across sponsors, design, product management, and engineering teams 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 $267,600.00 to $339,400.00 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: $273,200.00 - $442,600.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $267,600.00 - $390,300.00 • 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.

Leading and managing complex programs and initiatives across multiple teams and stakeholders. | Extensive experience in software program management, enterprise software, cloud technologies, and familiarity with development tools like AWS, Kubernetes, and Jira. | The application window is expected to close on: 02/18/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Preferred location: Seattle, WA (hybrid) Meet the Team Do you want to join a fast-growing company where the work you do will make a real difference? Join us as we pursue our exciting new vision to make machine data accessible, usable, and valuable to everyone. We are a fast-growing company filled with people who are passionate about our product and seek to deliver the best experience for our customers. At Splunk, a Cisco company, we’re committed to our work, customers, having fun and most importantly to each other’s success! We are looking for a Senior Staff Program Manager, who will be responsible for leading large-scale, complex programs from start to end. You will be working cross-functionally with a broad set of technical and business partners to drive programs that will further Splunk’s long range goals. We’re looking for a TPM who can thrive with a nebulous problem set, distill complex problems into concrete work, and guide multiple teams with their strong, critical thinking skills Your Impact • Strategically leading and executing on technical programs in the Platform Product and Engineering organization, with a clear and constant understanding of priorities to drive expected outcomes, including new product introduction and GTM • Breaking down problems and operationalizing initiatives into coherent workstreams; defining program timelines and ensuring accountability of program goals; operating as the single source of truth in execution of highly complex programs • Proactively anticipating risks, developing mitigation plans, and driving problems to resolution • Aligning with organizational leadership and key business stakeholders as a program lead across multiple programs • Understanding system interdependencies and facilitating technical discussions; communicating solutions and decisions with both engineers and non-technical audiences • Creating and maintaining detailed and easy-to-digest program documentation, managing dependencies, and tracking status across multiple teams and workstreams Minimum Qualifications • 12+ years experience in software program management or closely related roles • Experience with enterprise software and cloud technologies, along with a deep understanding of the software development lifecycle • Extensive experience with large, cross-functional programs that have broad organizational impact • Experience with data platforms and distributed systems • Proficiency with development technologies such as AWS, Kubernetes, Puppet, and Terraform, as well as Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence Preferred Qualifications • Experience working with Machine Learning and AI applications • Demonstrated ability at juggling multiple, concurrent programs and prioritizing tasks based on criticality • Communication and risk management are your forte. You can communicate effectively with stakeholders of all levels and develop plans to act upon risks appropriately • Phenomenal at decision-making, consensus building, and problem solving; you don't shy away from challenges 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 $176,100.00 to $250,400.00 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: $191,400.00 - $323,600.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $176,100.00 - $287,900.00 • 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.

Lead and develop a team supporting FedRAMP-compliant infrastructure, ensuring security, compliance, and operational excellence. | Over 5 years of experience supporting mission-critical distributed systems, with strong security, automation, and team leadership skills, and U.S. citizenship. | The application window is expected to close on: 02/27/2026 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 ThousandEyes FedRAMP team builds and operates our US GovCloud platform. This team is responsible for architecting, delivering, and maintaining our FedRAMP offering. Cisco ThousandEyes is a Digital Experience Assurance platform that empowers organizations to deliver flawless digital experiences across every network - even the ones they don’t own. Powered by AI and an unmatched set of cloud, internet and enterprise network telemetry data, ThousandEyes enables IT teams to proactively detect, diagnose, and remediate issues - before they impact end- user experiences. ThousandEyes is deeply integrated across the entire Cisco technology portfolio and beyond, helping customers deploy at scale while also delivering AI-powered assurance insights within Cisco’s leading Networking, Security, Collaboration, and Observability portfolios Your Impact  As part of this role, you will be responsible for maintaining services in a FedRAMP compliant environment, therefore, must be a U.S. citizen. This position may also perform work that the U.S. government has specified can only be performed by a U.S. citizen on U.S. soil. • Lead, inspire, and develop a talented SRE team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. • Drive strategic vision for the management and continued expansion of FedRAMP-compliant infrastructure and systems, ensuring excellence in operations and security processes. • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including development, product management, and security to define and implement FedRAMP-compliant processes and strategies across the broader Cisco ThousandEyes platform. • Provide oversight and direction for how ThousandEyes approaches the continuous monitoring, logging, and auditing of systems to ensure compliance with FedRAMP controls. • Stay current with industry best practices, evolving security threats, and updates to FedRAMP guidelines, and apply this knowledge to enhance the security posture of all platforms and systems.   Minimum Qualifications:  • You have led a distributed team of 5+ engineers, can demonstrate strong technical vision for your team, and ensure consistent delivery on objectives. • You have a total of 5+ years of experience building and supporting mission-critical services with a focus on automation, availability, and performance, and you have worked on large-scale distributed systems including multi-tiered architecture. • You have experience identifying and analyzing cyber security risks, familiarity with security best practices, vulnerability management, and incident response processes. • You have experience formulating a team's technical strategy and roadmap; you've collaborated and partnered effectively with several other teams to execute on shared goals. • You understand how to balance tactical needs with strategic growth and quality-based initiatives that can span multiple quarters. • You are a US citizen. Preferred Qualifications • Experience building and/or operating FedRAMP environments. • Strong understanding of the FedRAMP framework, its controls, and compliance requirements.  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 $210,600.00 to $305,100.00 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: $210,600.00 - $350,800.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $189,300.00 - $312,200.00 • 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.

Define and execute product strategy for Generative AI and LLM-powered features, collaborating with research and engineering teams to develop impactful AI solutions. | Over 10 years of product management experience, with at least 5 years in AI/ML, and technical knowledge of AI/ML models, data pipelines, and enterprise software deployment. | The application window is expected to close on: 02/03/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. The application window is expected to close on: February 28th, 2026. NOTE: 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 AI Software & Platform Group incubates and delivers Generative AI based solutions to improve Cisco's existing Products. Our Group is also introducing new offerings that help customers roll out Generative AI at scale while doing so responsibly. Your Impact As an Engineering Product Manager specializing in Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), you will be instrumental in crafting the future of Cisco's AI-powered products and platforms! You will define the product strategy, roadmap, and execution for innovative solutions, not only using groundbreaking LLM technologies but also augmenting existing AI models like the Cisco Deep Network Model. • Define and implement the strategy and roadmap for Generative AI and LLM-powered features, leading the conceptualization and development of novel AI model variations to improve our core LLM suite. • Collaborate deeply with AI/ML researchers, data scientists, and engineering teams to translate sophisticated model capabilities into impactful product features, driving the entire product lifecycle from concept to launch, including defining data strategies for model training and evaluation. • Identify and validate high-impact opportunities for advanced AI/ML applications with internal and external partners, translating insights into comprehensive product requirements. • Partner with cross-functional teams including engineering, UX, sales, and marketing to ensure successful product delivery, market adoption, and continuous iteration of AI solutions. • Define, track, and report on key product metrics to inform data-driven decisions and optimize performance, while encouraging responsible AI practices, ethical considerations, and data privacy throughout the product development process. Minimum Qualifications • 10+years of experience in product management, with at least 5 years specifically prioritizing AI/ML products. • Experience with LLMs, Generative AI, and/or other deep learning models, ideally within a networking or enterprise technology context. • Technical acuity in AI/ML model architectures, training, evaluation, and strong data literacy, including SQL, Python for data analysis, and understanding of large-scale data pipelines. • Proven track record of defining, launching, and scaling successful software products using advanced AI/ML capabilities, demonstrating significant business impact in an enterprise environment. • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related technical field. Preferred Qualifications • Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, AI/ML, MBA or a related business or quantitative field. • Proven experience in building and deploying AI/ML models, demonstrating hands-on expertise in the end-to-end model development lifecycle, including data preparation, model training, tuning, and deployment to production environments • Strategic understanding of AI platform architectures and MLOps principles, with experience driving the integration and productization of sophisticated AI capabilities into existing enterprise software, especially within the networking domain. • Outstanding ability to articulate technical and product strategies to diverse audiences, including executive leadership, technical teams, and external customers, driving alignment. • Demonstrated leadership as well as experience building and developing high-performing teams. #CiscoAIJobs 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 $191,400.00 to $281,400.00 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: $191,400.00 - $323,600.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $176,100.00 - $287,900.00 • 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.

Lead strategic initiatives, analyze data, develop business cases, and present insights to senior leaders. | Currently enrolled in an MBA program with strong analytical, communication, and project management skills, and familiarity with Excel, PowerPoint, and cross-functional collaboration. | Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Applications are accepted until further notice. This role may be eligible for remote work in the United States depending on business needs and hiring manager approval. Meet the Team We are Cisco Operations, the organization that drives accelerated growth by powering the company to securely deliver high-quality products and experiences for our customers, partners, and employees. Our vision is to power a secure Cisco with simplicity, speed, and growth so customers, partners, and employees choose us every time. You will have the opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally with leaders and teams across:: • Security & Trust • Cisco IT • Global Supply Chain • Cisco AI & Automation Center • Lifecycle Innovation & Optimization • Commerce & Growth Acceleration Your Impact This Summer 2026 MBA internship within Cisco Operations offers the opportunity to work on high-priority, enterprise-wide strategic initiatives at a global technology leader. Operating in a role similar to an internal consultant or Strategy & Planning Manager, you will partner closely with senior leaders to solve complex business problems and drive meaningful impact. You will lead cross-functional work from concept through execution, translate data into clear, actionable insights, and guide senior-level discussions that build alignment and momentum. By taking ownership, anticipating risks, and communicating effectively, you will deliver measurable outcomes while strategically integrating AI solutions into business processes, analysis, and decision-making. As an intern, you will lead a strategic initiative tied directly to Cisco’s near-term business priorities. Responsibilities may include: • Owning a high-impact project from problem definition through recommendation • Conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform strategic decisions • Developing business cases, metrics, and KPIs to evaluate program effectiveness • Synthesizing insights into clear, executive-ready presentations • Partnering with cross-functional teams to drive alignment and execution • Presenting findings and recommendations to senior leaders Sample past projects have included: • Building and testing different aspects for our next-generation Offers • Identifying opportunities to improve Cisco’s GTM capabilities in Cloud Marketplaces • Developing industry and competitive perspectives on standard processes • Supervising a pilot offer launch program and communicating recommendations to senior partners based on findings Minimum Qualifications • Currently enrolled in an MBA program or a related graduate-level business program. • Strong understanding of business strategy and structured problem-solving; experience analyzing quantitative and qualitative data to drive strategy • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience working with analytics and finance teams to build dashboards, metrics, and KPIs • Ability to manage and deliver high-impact projects on time and within scope • Clear and persuasive communicator with cross-functional partners and senior leaders; familiarity with networking and cloud technologies is a plus 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: 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: $44,000.00 - $185,000.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $44,000.00 - $185,000.00 • 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.

Design and deliver IT solutions for supply chain planning, lead project delivery, and build technical systems including AI solutions. | Minimum 6 years of experience, expertise in supply chain ERP modules, AI experience, and strong collaboration skills. | The application window is expected to close on: 03/01/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. The application window is expected to close on: 01/30/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Your Responsibilities: • Design and deliver IT solutions for Advanced Supply Chain Planning, Order Scheduling, and Backlog Management by collaborating with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and cross-functional teams. • Lead end-to-end project delivery, implement Agile practices, and ensure quality through testing, release management, and continuous improvement. • Build and improve technical systems—including AI agent solutions—by working closely with engineers, architects, and global delivery teams, while setting standards for security and innovation. • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and analyze operational metrics to drive support quality and business impact. Meet the Team Join the Advance Supply Chain Planning IT (ASCP IT) at Cisco and help drive innovation in our Supply Chain IT systems. We’re seeking creative, passionate individuals ready for new challenges and eager to make a significant impact. As part of the team, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, influence global operations, and help build the future of Cisco’s supply chain. We value fresh perspectives, foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, and prioritize work-life balance. If you’re ready to use your skills to solve real-world challenges and be part of something bigger, we want you on our team. Who you are: An experienced ERP Business Systems Analyst with functional domain expertise, strong communication and collaboration skills, and a passion for solving complex business problems. Highly organized, process-driven, and efficient at time management, you excel at streamlining procedures and delivering quality results on deadline. Join us to apply your problem-solving skills and build impactful software solutions. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's degree with at least 6 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 3 years of related experience. • 5 years in Supply Chain ERP modules and functional domain expertise, specifically with Advanced supply chain planning (ASCP) ,Order Management ERP modules and customization • Good analytical skills in troubleshooting and optimizing ERP processes, plus experience with Agile methodology in software development. • 3 years of experience with artificial intelligence concepts, proven AI implementation, strong security proficiency, and legal eligibility to work in the country of application. Preferred Qualifications • Cloud Certification in Oracle Advance Supply Chain Planning Modules preferred • Proven ability to interface effectively with business teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions. • Experience with ERP system upgrades, migrations, or implementations. • Knowledge of additional ERP platforms or supply chain management tools. • Strong communication skills and experience in cross-functional collaboration. 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 $92,000.00 to $123,800.00 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: $114,400.00 - $171,300.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $100,200.00 - $153,200.00 • 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.

Serve as a trusted operational advisor to Cisco’s strategic partners, supporting onboarding, transformations, and operational efficiency improvements. | Minimum 5+ years in partner operations, channel management, or business operations within a tech environment, with at least 3 years in project or change management, and experience in digital enablement and automation. | The application window is expected to close on: February 13th, 2026. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. This is a hybrid role to work with the team anywhere in the USA. MEET THE TEAM You will join Cisco’s Commerce & Lifecycle Operations organization, a global team dedicated to enabling partner success through operational excellence, digital transformation, and data-driven decision-making. The team works cross-functionally with Sales, IT, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, and Partner organizations to simplify processes, remove friction, and deliver exceptional partner experiences across Cisco’s ecosystem. YOUR IMPACT As a Partner Operations Manager, you will act as a trusted operational advisor to Cisco’s strategic partners, ensuring operational readiness, efficiency, and continuous improvement. You will bridge strategy and execution by removing operational barriers, driving digital adoption, and advocating for partner needs across Cisco. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Serve as the operational lead for strategic partners, supporting onboarding, transformations, mergers, and complex business scenarios. • Identify, analyze, and resolve operational friction across quote-to-order, fulfillment, services, subscriptions, and renewals. • Drive operational efficiency and digital acceleration by enabling automation, self-service, and adoption of Cisco commerce tools. • Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, Sales, and CX to resolve systemic issues and improve partner experience. • Lead partner enablement sessions, quarterly operational reviews, and executive-level discussions using data-driven insights and key performance metrics.Heading 1 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • 5+ years of experience in partner operations, channel management, or business operations within a technology environment. • At least 3 years of experience in project management, change management, or operational transformation. • Strong communication and change management skills, demonstrated through delivery of multiple cross-functional initiatives with measurable adoption and stakeholder satisfaction outcomes. • Experience leading operational transformation and digital enablement efforts, achieving quantifiable efficiency gains, automation adoption, or process performance improvements. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Demonstrated success operating in a global, matrixed organization with executive-level stakeholders. • Experience driving digital enablement, automation, and software or recurring revenue operations. • Strong analytical skills with hands-on experience using BI and analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). • Familiarity with Cisco operational platforms such as CCW, PSS, DMP, Subscription Workbench, or similar systems. 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 $109,300.00 to $145,200.00 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: $132,300.00 - $200,100.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $117,300.00 - $219,300.00 • 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.

Lead strategic initiatives, analyze data to inform decisions, develop business cases, and present insights to senior leadership. | MBA or graduate-level business program, proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, project management skills, and experience with cross-functional teams. | Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Applications are accepted until further notice. This role may be eligible for remote work in the United States depending on business needs and hiring manager approval. Meet the Team We are Cisco Operations, the organization that drives accelerated growth by powering the company to securely deliver high-quality products and experiences for our customers, partners, and employees. Our vision is to power a secure Cisco with simplicity, speed, and growth so customers, partners, and employees choose us every time. You will have the opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally with leaders and teams across:: • Security & Trust • Cisco IT • Global Supply Chain • Cisco AI & Automation Center • Lifecycle Innovation & Optimization • Commerce & Growth Acceleration Your Impact This Summer 2026 MBA internship within Cisco Operations offers the opportunity to work on high-priority, enterprise-wide strategic initiatives at a global technology leader. Operating in a role similar to an internal consultant or Strategy & Planning Manager, you will partner closely with senior leaders to solve complex business problems and drive meaningful impact. You will lead cross-functional work from concept through execution, translate data into clear, actionable insights, and guide senior-level discussions that build alignment and momentum. By taking ownership, anticipating risks, and communicating effectively, you will deliver measurable outcomes while strategically integrating AI solutions into business processes, analysis, and decision-making. As an intern, you will lead a strategic initiative tied directly to Cisco’s near-term business priorities. Responsibilities may include: • Owning a high-impact project from problem definition through recommendation • Conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform strategic decisions • Developing business cases, metrics, and KPIs to evaluate program effectiveness • Synthesizing insights into clear, executive-ready presentations • Partnering with cross-functional teams to drive alignment and execution • Presenting findings and recommendations to senior leaders Sample Past Projects Have Included • Building and testing different aspects for our next-generation Offers • Identifying opportunities to improve Cisco’s GTM capabilities in Cloud Marketplaces • Developing industry and competitive perspectives on standard processes • Supervising a pilot offer launch program and communicating recommendations to senior partners based on findings Minimum Qualifications • Currently enrolled in an MBA program or a related graduate-level business program. • Strong understanding of business strategy and structured problem-solving; experience analyzing quantitative and qualitative data to drive strategy • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience working with analytics and finance teams to build dashboards, metrics, and KPIs • Ability to manage and deliver high-impact projects on time and within scope • Clear and persuasive communicator with cross-functional partners and senior leaders; familiarity with networking and cloud technologies is a plus 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: 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 $44,000.00 - $185,000.00 Non-Metro New York State & Washington State $44,000.00 - $185,000.00 • 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.

Support and coordinate executive meetings, streamline processes, manage budgets, and ensure successful delivery of global events. | Over 10 years of experience in program management, event planning, and supporting executive-level stakeholders, with strong organizational and communication skills. | The application window is expected to close on: 03/03/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. We are open to candidates in any remote US location. We are looking for a Meetings Program Manager responsible for supporting and coordinating Executive meetings for Global Event Services. Working closely with GES leadership and executive stakeholders, you will facilitate the delivery of impactful meeting experiences to drive business growth. Reporting to the Global Operations Manager, you will provide program management expertise for the delivery of a new executive meetings services offering. You will help to streamline processes, support service delivery, manage budgets, and utilize your superior planning, organization, and communication skills to keep executive events on track. Specific Responsibilities Include • Provide dedicated, high-level program management support for executive meetings, coordinating GES services. • Serve as the main point of contact for Executive Leadership Team (ELT) Executive Assistants (EAs), quickly turning broad requests into actionable plans with multiple options. • Coordinate and partner on service delivery across GES support for venue sourcing, activities, contracting, housing, technical, and on-site logistics needs suitable for executive requirements. • Collaborate with event stakeholders through clear and frequent communication. • Identify risk and work to proactively solve challenges before they arise. You Are • A doer. You enjoy working in a fast-paced, global organization and have proven experience in building a high-performing practice. You adapt quickly to provide flexible, tailored support. • A leader. You have the capacity to lead others to solve complex problems, use sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment, and identify innovative solutions. • An event professional. You have a strong background in the event and experience sector including event strategy, planning, production, budget management, and reporting. • Solutions-focused. You are process-oriented and always looking for ways to drive innovation, improvement, and change with a can-do attitude. • Trustworthy. You share responsibility, provide encouragement, and foster open communication. You support others and demonstrate high ethical business practices in everyday actions. You have a strong understanding of executive-level support, with experience handling high priority requests. • An excellent communicator. You have excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills. You communicate broadly and often, providing clear purpose, direction, goals, and measures. Requirements • 10+ years of hands-on experience in program management support, preferably for large-scale events in the technology industry, both in the US and globally. • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, global environment, with a strong emphasis on virtual teamwork and conference calls. • Strong track record managing multiple programs, supporting team and task interdependencies, timelines, and budgets. • Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), organizational, and time management skills. • Strong Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Webex, and Cvent skills are required. • Demonstrates discretion in handling highly confidential and sensitive information. • Ability to work US business hours. 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 $165,000.00 to $208,000.00 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 $165,000.00 - $239,200.00 Non-Metro New York State & Washington State $145,000.00 - $210,200.00 • 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.

Drive solutions for enterprise-scale deployments, improve methodologies, resolve organizational challenges, and mentor teams. | Hands-on experience with operating systems, supervising systems, cloud technologies, networking, and managing operations at scale. | The application window is expected to close on: 01/13/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. This is a remote role and came be preformed anywhere in the United States. Meet the Team As a Customer Delivery Engineering Technical Leader (Cloud), you will drive solutions that ensure enterprise deployments make the deepest impact possible across an organization. You will solve complex problems, including those customers may not yet realize exist and directly influence the customer experience Key Responsibilities • Solution Delivery: Fuel and implement solutions for enterprise-scale deployments. • Methodology Integration: Apply standard methodologies to improve software outcomes while bringing customer needs and feedback back to Splunk for product improvement. • Problem Solving: Identify and resolve highly complicated organizational challenges. • Scaling Operations: Transition small, one-off tasks into large-scale implementations across thousands of machines. • Mentorship: Participate in growth and mentorship opportunities within the team. Minimum Qualifications • Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with operating systems (particularly Linux), supervising systems (including Splunk), Cloud technologies, and networking. Preferred Qualifications • Operational Experience: Proven experience managing operations at scale. • Professional Background: Previous experience in roles such as Systems Administrator, Network Engineer, or DevOps Engineer. • Distributed Systems: Experience working with distributed systems and a passion for identifying edge cases that appear at scale. • Adaptability: A self-motivated learner with a steadfast thirst for mastering innovative technologies in an evolving environment. • Diverse Skill Set: Ability to leverage a variety of backgrounds in business, analytics, and technology. • Top Secret Clearance preferred 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 $128,100.00 to $168,200.00 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 $158,200.00 - $241,700.00 Non-Metro New York State & Washington State $140,600.00 - $241,800.00 • 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.

Develop and execute security account plans, drive revenue growth, and build relationships with clients and stakeholders. | Minimum 8+ years of sales experience, with at least 3+ years in selling security solutions, and experience with network security or SaaS security offerings. | The application window is expected to close on: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team Empowering the world to reach its full potential, securely—that’s our vision. We do this by providing effective security solutions and becoming our customers' most trusted partner. With Cisco Security, if it’s connected, it’s protected. Our outstanding sales team is motivated by a passion for keeping customers secure in a world of evolving cyber threats. Join us to help build the future of networking and security. This is an exciting opportunity to a quickly growing team focused on a significant market opportunity for Cisco. You'll experience a start-up-like environment within a well-resourced, stable Fortune 100 company. Your Impact In this dynamic role, you will bring a highly motivated and entrepreneurial spirit to drive sales in the cybersecurity sector. Your primary objective will be to enhance security resilience for our customers and communities. As a proactive self-starter with a driven edge, you'll excel in building strong executive and internal relationships through strategic vision and accountability. You will actively seek opportunities to showcase Cisco's comprehensive security portfolio and cross-sell our solutions, enhancing security value for our audience. Develop and lead security account plans and strategies for each assigned region and its accounts, using all available resources (executive sponsors, marketing, technical, services, Cisco on Cisco, etc.). Drive double-digit revenue growth by identifying new projects, creating opportunities, and securing business attachments. Accurately forecast and report activities in line with expectations using Salesforce and Clari. Identify major projects within your accounts and lead initiatives to improve product and services revenue across the account base. You will consistently deliver license, support, and service revenue targets - dedication to the number and to deadlines. In addition, you will: Land, adopt, expand, and deepen sales opportunities. Explore the full spectrum of relationships and business possibilities across the client’s entire org chart Expand relationships and orchestrate complex deals across more diverse business stake-holders Holistically embrace, access, and apply the channel to identify and open new, unchartered opportunities Provide customers and partners with appropriate pricing and configurations tailored to their needs. Minimum Qualifications: • Minimum of 8+ years of overall sales experience, with at least 3+ years specialized in selling security solutions. • Experience in selling network security solutions (e.g., Intrusion Detection, Firewall, VPN) or SaaS security offerings. • Experience in direct touch sales within a matrixed organization, collaborating to improve results. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience managing large deals and implementing account and partner plans across geographic territories. • Capable of building and implementing an account plan that incorporates a total systems-based security approach. • Proven track record of exceeding sales targets, driven by hunting and developing new business accounts. • Proficient at addressing a predominantly technical audience with extensive knowledge of the Security Market. • Strong forecasting capability centered around core territory. • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills to both in-person and virtual audiences. • Experience in applying solution-selling methodologies to drive corporate revenue growth, with a history of closing both tactical and strategic opportunities. • Experience with MEDDPICC is a plus. 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 $287,300.00 to $371,700.00 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: $287,300.00 - $423,200.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $263,500.00 - $404,100.00 • 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.

Developing and managing strategic relationships with manufacturing partners to optimize supply chain performance and cost. | Over 8 years of experience in sourcing, partner management, and supply chain, with strong negotiation skills and knowledge of EMS, OEM, and ODM industries. | The application window is expected to close on: 02/27/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. This role will be Hybrid from our San Jose, CA or Austin, TX offices. Meet the Team Partner Sourcing Managers are integral to our Supply Chain Operations, focusing on strategic sourcing and robust partner management to support Cisco's product portfolio. We are a collaborative team dedicated to innovation, continuous improvement, and driving strategic value through our EMS, OEM, and ODM partnerships. Your Impact As a Partner Sourcing Manager, you will be instrumental in optimizing Cisco's supply chain by developing and leading strategic relationships with our key manufacturing partners. Your expertise will ensure the delivery of the best value chain in the world, directly impacting our product portfolio and operational efficiency. You will be responsible for establishing and executing end-to-end solutions sourcing strategies for a diverse group of Cisco Products, with a strong emphasis on partner engagement and cost optimization. Role & Responsibilities: • Act as a key business partner to Global Manufacturing Operations (GMO), Product Operations, and various Business Units, driving sourcing strategy and new business awards. • Develop, nurture, and manage strategic relationships with our EMS, OEM, and ODM partners, ensuring tight-knit collaboration and performance alignment. • Deliver comprehensive supply chain partner solutions for both new and sustaining Cisco Product Segments, ensuring alignment with technology, product, and supply chain roadmaps. • Drive continuous improvement of our overall Sourcing Strategy, ensuring Cisco remains at the forefront of supply chain solutions in the industry. • Build and nurture positive relationships with leadership teams across multiple functions, including Business Unit, Product Operations, Quality, Manufacturing Operations, and Global Supply Management (GSM). • Demonstrate strong leadership and collaboration skills, developing timely solutions to complex supply chain challenges in high-pressure environments to resolve critical business problems. • Develop and execute robust sourcing strategies, cultivate strong partner relationships, and drive the most beneficial solutions for Cisco. • Lead complex negotiations with partners, focusing on cost reduction, contract terms, and performance metrics. Leverage data-driven insights from 'Should Cost' models and market intelligence to achieve optimal pricing and value. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within Sourcing processes and strategy, including dual sourcing of platforms and PIDs, product specification change management, and re-evaluation of product moves sourcing processes. Minimum Qualifications • 8+ years of experience in sourcing, commodity management, partner management, and supply chain management. • Bachelor’s Degree required • Strong foundational knowledge of sourcing practices and advanced negotiation strategies, with a consistent track record in cost negotiation. • Validated knowledge of the EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services), OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), and ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) supply base industry. • Understanding of supply chain management requirements across all phases of the product development and manufacturing process cycle. • Excellent communication skills (presentation, written, verbal) capable of articulating both technical and non-technical issues effectively. • Demonstrated ability to proactively leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to accelerate sourcing processes and achieve operational scalability. Preferred Qualifications • Master's Degree preferred • Equally adept at influencing engineering and New Product Introduction (NPI) teams, as well as senior management. • Capable of influencing internal decision-makers and external partners to align with strategies and objectives that benefit the entire organization. • Effective team-building skills, fostering collaboration between different functional areas. • Significant and diverse management experience preferred. • Ability to develop collaborative solutions leveraging both business acumen and technical expertise. • Demonstrated record of sound decision-making on complex programs, effective conflict resolution, maintaining deadlines, and exhibiting leadership across organizations. • Proven team leadership and people development skills are highly desirable. • Knowledge of Cisco product and solutions platforms (e.g., access, IP NGN, video, switching, routing, and system architecture) along with their current and future technology requirements is highly desirable. 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 $143,600.00 to $182,500.00 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: $143,600.00 - $209,900.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $128,800.00 - $187,800.00 • 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.

Lead strategic initiatives, develop messaging, and coordinate cross-functional teams for product launches and marketing campaigns. | Minimum 5+ years in B2B marketing or related roles, experience in enterprise technology, and strong project management skills. | The application window is expected to close on: 02/20/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . Remote United States Meet the Team We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our fast-paced, culture-first marketing team—someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, embraces change, and is passionate about driving impactful campaigns in the ever-evolving technology landscape. As a member of the Cisco Infrastructure and Security Product Marketing team you will partner across Cisco’s larger marketing organization, Product Management, Engineering, and Sales to lead the strategy and cross-functional orchestration of our most business-critical initiatives Your Impact As a Product Marketing Manager for Cisco infrastructure and security products, you will be spearheading strategic initiatives such as development of positioning and messaging, amplification of product innovations through launches and announcements, creation of content at the product and solution level, and strategic efforts with analysts and market influencers to align our product and GTM strategy with the needs of our customers • Define Strategy for Tier One Initiatives: Collaborate with product, marketing, and executive leadership to set the strategic objectives, messaging strategy, success metrics, and integrated campaign frameworks • Create Tier One Messaging & Content: design and build select messaging to maximize our voice in the market and ensure alignment across other content • Drive Cross-Functional Alignment: develop strategic marketing plans and lead virtual launch teams across marketing, product, sales, comms, operations, and more — ensuring each team is aligned, resourced, and executing toward shared goals. • Provide Strategic Direction: Set the strategic tone, priorities, and guardrails for launch workstreams; ensure consistent narrative, sequencing, and customer experience across touchpoints. • Manage strategic initiatives: Act as the central orchestrator of launch efforts, ensuring visibility, accountability, and progress across all contributors without owning direct execution. • Executive Communications & Reporting: Communicate launch plans, milestones, and outcomes to senior leadership; facilitate executive reviews and decision-making. • Create & Maintain Launch Frameworks: Improve how we launch by refining scalable processes, tools, and playbooks for Tier One GTM excellence. • Ensure Launch Cohesion & Readiness: Monitor dependencies, identify risks, and resolve misalignment to keep all parts of the launch moving in sync and on schedule. • Post-Launch Optimization: Facilitate retrospectives, assess performance against objectives, and drive ongoing learnings across the org. Minimum Qualifications • 5+ years of experience leading B2B programs in product marketing, event marketing, or related marketing roles • BS/BA in Business, Marketing, Communications or related field (or equivalent) required • Experience in the enterprise technology sector, especially in data center, networking, cloud, or AI-driven solutions • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with high attention to detail and organizational skills • Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to drive decisions and measure impact. • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and aligning multiple stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications • Master’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration (MBA), Communications, or a related field • Previous experience with global Tier One launch or event strategy • Demonstrated success in shaping market perception and influencing industry analysts, partners, and executive stakeholders • Deep understanding of go-to-market strategies and integrated marketing campaigns 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 $133,200.00 to $168,800.00 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: $146,100.00 - $229,600.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $133,200.00 - $221,400.00 • 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. 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.