Engineering Product Management Specialist II

Cisco

. Define product strategy, requirements, and roadmaps for next-generation AI-powered features .

Posted 9/24/2026internshipUnited StatesEntry Level💰 $44,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to define product strategy and develop data-backed roadmaps while collaborating with engineering and design teams. Proficient in product management concepts and familiar with AI and machine learning models.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Product Management ConceptsData-Backed RoadmapsAI And Machine Learning ModelsProficiency In PythonAgile Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Product StrategyMarket ResearchCompetitive AnalysisStrategic PlanningBuilding Product RoadmapsNetworking ConceptsAnalytical ConceptsExperience In C++Experience In RExperience In SQL

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationAnalytical ThinkingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Agile MethodologiesScrumKanban

Industry Keywords

BusinessMarketingEconomicsIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyData ScienceManagement Information SystemsEngineeringComputer Science

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQLC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define product strategy, requirements, and roadmaps for next-generation AI-powered features
Partner with engineering and design teams to translate customer insights into actionable requirements
Develop strategic, data-backed roadmaps
Guide development teams in building products that drive growth
Participate in a 12-week summer internship within Cisco’s Product Organization
Collaborate on products, platforms, and architectures shaping Cisco’s future
Participate in targeted learning sessions, multifunctional networking, and direct engagement with organizational leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's) with 2 years of work experience, or a Master’s degree program with 0 years of work experience
Qualifying education and work experience in Business, Marketing, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Expected to continue enrollment in the degree program after completing the internship
Working knowledge of at least two of networking concepts, analytical concepts, or product management concepts
Coursework or project experience in market research, competitive analysis, or strategic planning
Experience building a product roadmap through coursework, internship, or personal project
Preferred: experience with AI and machine learning models
Preferred: prior internship experience in a Product Manager or Product Owner capacity
Preferred: proficiency in Python, C++, R, or SQL
Preferred: familiarity with Agile methodologies, including Scrum or Kanban

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, subject to eligibility
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses may be available for non-sales roles