ROLE OVERVIEW

NETGEAR is looking for a motivated and collaborative Associate Product Manager to join our global product team. Based in San Jose, CA, this role offers the opportunity to take real ownership of key product and feature areas while contributing directly to strategy, roadmap, and go-to-market execution.

You will collaborate with cross-functional leaders across Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Operations, as well as engage with executive leadership, to define and bring your product vision to life. This is an exciting opportunity to learn and grow while driving meaningful product impact in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own strategy, planning, and delivery for assigned product and feature areas across NETGEAR's global product portfolio.

• Conduct competitive analysis and market research to identify opportunities and inform data-driven decision-making.

• Define and maintain product vision, roadmap, and go-to-market strategies.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Operations to ensure alignment from concept through launch.

• Author clear user stories, functional and non-functional requirements, and product documentation.

• Present plans and progress to executive leadership and serve as the internal champion for your product area.

• Drive execution through agile practices and cross-functional collaboration.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1–3 years of practical experience in the technology sector or consumer product industries.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and levels.

• Analytical mindset with a problem-solving approach and strong attention to detail.

• Ability to articulate product ideas clearly and produce effective product documentation.

• Hands-on experience using AI tools to accelerate productivity and output.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field, Post-MBA or MS in Computer Science strongly preferred.

• Previous internship or work experience in product management or business strategy within a technology company.

LOCATION

This is a hybrid role based at NETGEAR's headquarters in San Jose, CA, requiring 3 days on-site per week.

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.