NETGEAR · 6 hours ago
Product Manager – Consumer Devices
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNETGEAR is seeking a driven and technically fluent Product Manager to lead the strategy and execution of their next-generation Mesh WiFi systems and connected consumer devices. This role involves owning a high-impact product domain, driving market research, product definition, and cross-functional execution to deliver seamless connectivity experiences to millions of users worldwide.
Assistive TechnologyElectronic Design Automation (EDA)Information Technology
Responsibilities
End-to-end ownership – From ideation and validation to launch and iteration on mesh hardware and complementary embedded apps
Product strategy – Define long-term vision, maintain a coherent roadmap, establish product-market fit, prioritizing based on data, restraint, and impact
Requirements & trade-offs – Craft high-quality PRDs, user stories, functional specs, and manage trade-offs balancing technical constraints and user needs
Go-to-market readiness – Coordinate with marketing, manufacturing, distribution, and support teams to ensure successful launches and feature roll-outs
Data-driven decision-making – Define and monitor key metrics (NPS, device activation, feature adoption, network performance), iterating based on insights
Customer advocacy – Represent and resolve diverse stakeholder needs, from engineering to channel partners and global customers
Technical collaboration – Influence technical architecture and participate in engineering discussions on embedded systems and wireless protocols
Leadership influence – Present roadmap updates, product value, and key results to executives and global functional leaders
Qualification
Required
5+ years of product management experience, preferably in consumer hardware, networking devices, or smart home categories
Proven track record of shipping successful physical products in markets with technical complexity and UX sensitivity
Ability to write clear, structured documents such as PRDs, user stories, MRDs, and business cases
Strong technical literacy in wireless technologies (WiFi, Bluetooth), device integration, and embedded software
Exceptional collaboration and influence skills across cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Industrial Design, and Marketing
Strong data orientation with the ability to define KPIs and make decisions based on quantitative and qualitative insights
Comfort operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with multiple stakeholders and changing priorities
Preferred
Experience working at leading consumer device companies
Background in electrical engineering, embedded systems, or UX for device ecosystems
MBA or advanced technical degree is a plus
Company
NETGEAR
We turn ideas into innovative networking products that connect people, power businesses, and advance the way we live.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bryan Murray
CFO
Andrew Kim
Chief Legal Officer, SVP Corporate Development, Corporate Secretary
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