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# Product Management Director - Consumer Devices at NETGEAR

- **Company:** NETGEAR
- **Location:** San Jose, CA
- **Compensation:** $198k–$234k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-17
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/netgear/6b6aad6a-2b95-4424-872f-a023c7f027a6

## Job description

## ROLE OVERVIEW

NETGEAR is seeking an experienced Product Management Director, Consumer Devices who is obsessed with great user experiences to lead the strategy and execution of our next generation connected consumer products. Based in San Jose, CA, this role is ideal for an individual with 10+ years as a product manager, living at the intersection of consumer devices, software, and services, with a track record of launching products and growing businesses. You will 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. You'll lead an 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.
- Simplify ambiguity and drive decision making to deliver results under tight timelines.

## KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- End-to-end ownership — Lead the full product lifecycle from ideation and validation through launch and iteration across hardware and complementary embedded apps.
- Product strategy — Define long-term vision, maintain a coherent roadmap, and establish product-market fit by prioritizing based on data, restraint, and measurable impact.
- Requirements & trade-offs — Craft high-quality PRDs, user stories, and functional specs while managing trade-offs that balance technical constraints and user needs.
- Go-to-market readiness — Coordinate with Marketing, Manufacturing, Distribution, and Support to ensure successful launches and feature rollouts.
- Data-driven decision-making — Define and monitor key metrics including NPS, device activation, feature adoption, and network performance, iterating based on insights.
- Customer advocacy — Represent and resolve diverse stakeholder needs, from engineering teams 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.
- Coach and mentor — Develop and grow other product managers on the team, expanding their scope and capabilities.

## REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 10+ years of product management experience 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 including PRDs, user stories, MRDs, and business cases.
- Strong technical literacy in wireless technologies such as WiFi and Bluetooth, as well as embedded software.
- Experience leveraging AI tools to accelerate product management work across research, writing, prototyping, analytics, and monitoring.
- Exceptional collaboration and influence skills across cross-functional teams including Engineering, Industrial Design, and Marketing.
- Strong data orientation with the ability to define OKRs, KPIs, and key metrics and make decisions based on quantitative and qualitative insights.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with multiple stakeholders and evolving priorities.

## PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience working at a leading consumer device company.
- Background in electrical engineering, embedded systems, or UX design for device ecosystems.
- MBA or advanced technical degree.

## LOCATION & TRAVEL

This is an on-site role based at NETGEAR's headquarters in San Jose, CA. Some travel may be required to contract manufacturers, partners, or customer research sites. Company Statement/Values: At NETGEAR, we are on a mission to unleash the full potential of connectivity with intelligent solutions that delight and protect. We turn ideas into innovative networking products that connect people, power businesses, and advance the way we live. We're a performance-driven, talented and connected team that's committed to delivering world-class products for our customers. As a company, we value our employees as the most essential building blocks of our success. And as teammates, we commit to taking our work to the Next Gear by living our values: we Dare to Transform the future, Connect and Delight our customers, Communicate Courageously with each other and collaborate to Win It Together. You’ll find our values woven through our processes, present in our decisions, and celebrated throughout our culture. We strive to attract top talent and create a great workplace where people feel engaged, inspired, challenged, proud and respected. If you are creative, forward-thinking, passionate about technology and are looking for a rewarding career to make an impact, then you've got what it takes to succeed at NETGEAR. Join our network and help us shape the future of connectivity.

NETGEAR hires based on merit. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

## About NETGEAR

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: NETGEAR delivers intelligent, award-winning networking solutions — from home WiFi mesh systems to enterprise-grade switches and ProAV infrastructure — designed for performance, reliability, and security.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: NTGR)
- **Headquarters**: San Jose, California, USA
- **Founded**: 1996
- **Founders**: Not explicitly stated in the provided search results (common knowledge: originally founded by a team including Patrick Lo, Yatish Pathak, and others, but not verified in this data)

## Core Business
- Primary industries: Networking hardware, consumer electronics, enterprise networking, ProAV (professional audio/visual)
- Target customers: B2C (home users, gamers, streamers) and B2B (small/medium businesses, enterprises, service providers, AV professionals)
- Mission: "Unleash the full potential of connectivity with intelligent solutions that delight and protect" [netgear.com](https://www.netgear.com/about/)

## Products & Services
- **Orbi Mesh WiFi Systems**: Whole-home mesh networks for seamless, high-speed coverage in larger spaces. [netgear.com](https://www.netgear.com/)
- **Nighthawk Routers**: High-performance gaming and streaming routers for power users.
- **NETGEAR Enterprise**: Enterprise-grade switches, access points, and management platforms at SME-friendly pricing. [netgear.com](https://www.netgear.com/)
- **NETGEAR AV**: Purpose-built, pre-configured switches and solutions for AV-over-IP with low latency and high performance. [netgear.com](https://www.netgear.com/)
- **Mobile & Service Provider Solutions**: Routers and gateways for mobile connectivity and ISP deployments.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not explicitly stated in provided search results. As a public company, market cap fluctuates; refer to financial sources (e.g., Yahoo Finance).
- **Key Metric**: Revenue not directly disclosed in search data. NETGEAR reported approximately $750M in revenue for fiscal year 2024 (common public knowledge; not from provided sources).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Public company with institutional investors; key partners include ODM manufacturers and distribution channels worldwide.
- **Growth Signals**: Celebrating 30 years of innovation (2026); expanding hybrid workforce; maintaining global R&D centers in the US, Canada, Ireland, India, and Taiwan. [netgear.com](https://www.netgear.com/about/careers/sanjose-usa/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Brand Trust & Longevity**: Nearly three decades of reliable networking products with millions of customers worldwide.
- **Full Portfolio Depth**: From consumer routers to enterprise switches and ProAV, covering home, business, and specialized verticals under one roof.
- **Performance Engineering**: Rigorous testing, advanced technology, and a focus on speed, security, and stability.
- **Integrated Security & Management**: Built-in cybersecurity features and cloud-based management for business solutions.

## Strategic Focus
- **Intelligent Connectivity**: Leveraging AI and cloud for smarter, self-optimizing networks.
- **ProAV Growth**: Expanding purpose-built solutions for broadcast, live events, and commercial AV.
- **SMB & Enterprise Reach**: Scaling affordable enterprise-grade networking for small and medium businesses.
- **Security & Privacy**: Embedding advanced protection across all product lines.

## Why Work Here
- **Hybrid Work Model**: Employees work in the office three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday), supporting collaboration and flexibility. [netgear.com](https://www.netgear.com/about/careers/sanjose-usa/)
- **Global Presence**: Offices in San Jose (HQ), Richmond (Canada), Cork (Ireland), Bangalore, Chennai, Taipei, and sales offices worldwide. [netgear.com](https://www.netgear.com/about/careers/sanjose-usa/)
- **Culture & Values**: Performance-driven team with values: Dare to Transform, Connect & Delight Customers, Communicate Courageously, Collaborate to Win. [netgear.com](https://www.netgear.com/about/)
- **Growth & Impact**: Opportunity to shape the future of connectivity; celebrate 30 years of innovation with a focus on what’s next.
- **Engineering Hubs**: Major engineering centers in Bangalore, Chennai, Taipei, and Cork – on-site roles common.
- **Current Openings**: Full-time positions in engineering (software, hardware), sales, operations, and corporate functions. [jobs.ashbyhq.com](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/netgear)

## Sources
1. [netgear.com](https://www.netgear.com/about/) – Company overview, mission, values
2. [netgear.com](https://www.netgear.com/) – Products, enterprise/AV, home solutions
3. [netgear.com](https://www.netgear.com/about/careers/sanjose-usa/) – Careers page, hybrid policy, locations
4. [netgear.com](https://www.netgear.com/about/management/) – Leadership team
5. [jobs.ashbyhq.com](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/netgear) – Current job openings

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