Product Manager

Company Overview

Isovalent, now part of Cisco, was established by the creators of Cilium and eBPF. Cisco Isovalent creates open-source software and enterprise solutions addressing networking, security, and observability challenges for modern cloud native infrastructures. Their flagship technologies, Cilium and Tetragon, serve numerous globally recognized organizations.

They prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered. The company encourages candidates from all backgrounds to join their mission to deliver exceptional products and services.

Role Impact and Responsibilities

As an Engineering Product Manager, you serve as the customer's advocate within Isovalent. You will define the vision and roadmap for Tetragon products, implementing advanced eBPF-powered runtime security features for a broad customer base.

• Lead product vision and strategy for Tetragon-based solutions, offering state-of-the-art runtime security to detect, investigate, and counter cloud-native threats.
• Engage directly with users to gain insights, transforming customer challenges into actionable product requirements.
• Collaborate with expert eBPF engineers to expand technical expertise and advance Kubernetes-native infrastructure security.
• Support sales by equipping teams with tools, demos, and validations to effectively convey the value of runtime security solutions.
• Team up with marketing to promote Tetragon via impactful content such as technical blogs, white papers, videos, and interactive labs.
• Assist Customer Success teams in boosting user adoption and represent the company at industry events and meetups to nurture the open-source eBPF and Tetragon communities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years, Master’s plus 6 years, or PhD plus 3 years in product management or cybersecurity product development.
• Experience in Cloud Native security and SecOps workflows, including threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and offensive security methods.
• Track record developing enterprise-grade software for Fortune 500 clients, managing entire product lifecycles from conception through launch.
• Proven skills in leading product strategy and roadmap creation, securing cross-functional alignment among engineering, marketing, and sales, and communicating a cohesive product vision.
• Familiarity with the Cloud Native security market landscape and expertise in Go-To-Market strategies and Product-Led Growth initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of Kubernetes and Kubernetes Security, including eBPF, Linux, and kernel-level concepts.
• Experience with SecOps tools, such as SIEM/log management systems (Splunk, ELK, Google SecOps) and IDS/IPS tools (Suricata, Zeek, Snort, OSSEC).
• Understanding of industry security frameworks and compliance standards, including MITRE ATT&CK, CIS benchmarks, PCI-DSS, NIST 800-53, and SOC2.
• Background designing backend systems to facilitate user growth via self-service provisioning and streamlined onboarding.
• Demonstrable success delivering products for large enterprises and hyperscalers, including compliance management and global deployment.

Compensation and Benefits

The target salary range for this role in the U.S. and Canada is from $168,800 to $241,200 annually, not inclusive of incentives, equity, or benefits. Actual salary depends on location, skills, experience, education, and certifications. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with match, paid parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, and stock grants vesting over employment periods.

Paid time off includes 10 holidays annually plus a floating holiday for non-exempt employees, a birthday day off, year-end shutdown, wellness days, and vacation (16 days accrued annually for non-exempt; flexible policy for exempt employees). Sick leave is provided with carryover and additional emergency leave options. Employees may also receive volunteer paid days annually.

Sales employees qualify for performance-based incentives with graduated commission rates and no cap on earnings. Non-sales roles may receive annual bonuses based on company policies.

Application Information

The application window closes on July 30, 2026, but the posting may be removed sooner if the role is filled or sufficient applications are received.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

Cisco Isovalent encourages applicants from all diverse backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment where everyone can succeed.