Senior Product Manager, Home Networking
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Product Manager, Home Networking to lead the strategy, roadmap development, and execution of TP-Link Systems’ next-generation networking product portfolio, including Mesh systems, Routers, Accessories, Extenders, Portable Wi-Fi solutions, Broadband Access Gateways, and related connected networking products. This role will own products across their complete lifecycle, spanning hardware, firmware, mobile applications, and cloud ecosystems. The ideal candidate combines deep consumer home networking industry knowledge with strong product strategy expertise and the ability to drive innovation in highly competitive consumer technology markets.
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategy, roadmap planning, and execution of consumer home networking products across multiple categories
- Own the full product development lifecycle from concept and product definition through launch, shipment, and post-launch optimization
- Develop Product Requirement Documents (PRDs), feature strategies, pricing recommendations, and business cases for hardware, firmware, mobile app, and cloud-connected product experiences
- Conduct industry-wide competitive analysis and market research to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and product opportunities
- Identify real consumer pain points and define product solutions that balance technical feasibility, user experience, and business objectives
- Define go-to-market (GTM) strategies, target markets, feature positioning, and competitive differentiation for product lines
- Collaborate closely with R&D and QA teams to communicate product requirements, evaluate technical tradeoffs, prioritize features, and drive product decisions
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with PMO, manufacturing, industrial design, supply chain, vendors, sales, and marketing teams to ensure successful product delivery and launch execution
- Evangelize product strategies, new technologies, and feature innovations to internal stakeholders, sales teams, partners, and customers
- Drive innovation initiatives involving emerging technologies such as AI integrations and next-generation wireless networking standards, including Wi-Fi 8
- Make product decisions related to performance, security, usability, launch readiness, and feature prioritization based on market intelligence and customer insights
- Analyze customer feedback, market dynamics, and product performance data to continuously improve product experiences and business outcomes
- Mentor or guide junior product managers and contribute to best practices within the product organization
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Business, or a related field
- 5+ years of product management experience within consumer home networking, connected devices, smart home, or related technology industries; 6+ years preferred
- Proven experience owning hardware-related product lines and managing products through the complete product development lifecycle
- Strong understanding of consumer home networking technologies, including routers, mesh systems, wireless standards, cloud-connected ecosystems, and mobile app integrations
- Demonstrated experience writing detailed Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) and driving execution across cross-functional teams
- Strong strategic thinking skills with experience building product roadmaps, defining GTM strategies, pricing recommendations, and identifying target markets
- Deep understanding of industry trends, competitor landscapes, and emerging technologies within consumer networking markets
- Experience leading cross-functional collaboration across R&D, QA, PMO, manufacturing, industrial design, supply chain, vendors, sales, and marketing stakeholders
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence leadership teams, customers, and sales organizations
- Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously and make high-impact product decisions in fast-paced environments
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a customer-focused mindset
- Demonstrated innovation experience within networking or connected device ecosystems; candidates discussing AI-related initiatives should provide concrete examples of AI integration into networking or consumer technology products
- Strong understanding of customer behavior, market positioning, and sales-driven product strategy
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing AI-enabled networking features or integrating AI technologies into consumer networking products
- Experience launching large-scale consumer networking products with global market reach
- Familiarity with firmware, mobile applications, and cloud service integrations within connected ecosystems
- Experience supporting next-generation wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi 7 or Wi-Fi 8
- Background working in highly collaborative global product development organizations
- Passion for connected home technologies and delivering innovative customer experiences
Benefits
- Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)
- Contributions to 401k funds
- Over four weeks of PTO per year
- Bi-annual pay increases
- Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
- Quarterly team-building events
Salary Range: $160,000-$200,000
At TP-Link Systems Inc., we are continually searching for ambitious individuals who are passionate about their work. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, collaboration, and drives our entrepreneurial spirit. As a global company, we highly value diverse perspectives and are committed to cultivating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.