Product Manager – Consumer Devices (Mesh Systems)
NETGEAR is seeking a driven and technically fluent Product Manager to lead the strategy and execution of our next-generation Mesh WiFi systems and connected consumer devices. Based in San Jose, CA, this role is ideal for a high-performing individual contributor with 5+ years of experience managing end-to-end product development in the consumer electronics space.
You’ll own a high-impact product domain and serve as the single-threaded product leader — driving market research, product definition, feature prioritization, and cross-functional execution. You will work across Hardware, Software, Industrial Design, Marketing, and Operations to build products that deliver seamless connectivity experiences to millions of users around the world.
This role will require 3 days in office at our SJ HQ Office.
You’ll lead entire product lifecycle:
· Develop the product roadmap, define the customer experience, and be an integral partner in driving engineering decisions and market delivery.
· Collaborate across HW/SW engineering, UX, ID, sales, and marketing to design breakthrough connectivity products for global customers.
· Partner with cross-functional leaders and simplify ambiguity to drive results under tight timelines
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
· 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 Qualifications :
· 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.
Physical/Travel Requirements:
· Some travel may be required to contract manufacturers, partners, or customer research sites.
The application process will continue on the employer's website.
Location
San Jose, CA
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