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About Us:
Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world's top provider of Wi-Fi devices. The company is committed to delivering innovative products that enhance people's lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. With a commitment to excellence, TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint.
We believe technology changes the world for the better! At TP-Link Systems Inc, we are committed to crafting dependable, high-performance products to connect users worldwide with the wonders of technology.
Embracing professionalism, innovation, excellence, and simplicity, we aim to assist our clients in achieving remarkable global performance and enable consumers to enjoy a seamless, effortless lifestyle.
Overview:
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.
This organization currently manages a broad portfolio of consumer home networking products and ecosystems. As TP-Link Systems continues to invest in product innovation and organizational growth, we are expanding the Product Management team with multiple hires, with the long-term vision of dedicated product leadership for individual product lines. These are newly created roles created to support the continued growth and scaling of TP-Link Systems' home networking business.
This is an opportunity to directly influence the future of connected home networking experiences, including emerging technologies such as Wi-Fi 8, AI-powered networking features, and next-generation connected home ecosystems. Product Managers within this organization are empowered to serve as the true end-to-end owners of their products, including identifying customer pain points, defining feature requirements, driving engineering execution, influencing product quality decisions, developing go-to-market strategies, coordinating launch execution, and continuously improving the user experience after release.
At TP-Link Systems, Product Management extends far beyond writing PRDs. Senior Product Managers are expected to drive the entire product development lifecycle by collaborating closely with R&D, QA, PMO, manufacturing, industrial design, supply chain, vendors, sales, and marketing teams to ensure successful product delivery and strong market positioning. Many organizations divide these responsibilities across multiple functions; at TP-Link Systems, Product Managers are empowered with broad ownership and decision-making responsibility.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, roadmap planning, and execution of consumer home networking products across multiple categories, including Mesh systems, Routers, Accessories, Extenders, Portable Wi-Fi solutions, and Broadband Access Gateways
• 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

Requirements
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Business, or a related field required
• 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 be able to 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
Salary Range: $160,000-$200,000

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial premium coverage for dependents)
• Employer quarterly contributions to 401k funds
• 15 days accrued vacation
• 11 paid holidays
• Bi-annual reviews, and annual pay increases
• Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
• Quarterly team-building event

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 based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Beyond compliance, we strive to create a supportive and growth-oriented workplace for everyone. If you share our passion and connection to this mission, we welcome you to apply and join us in building a vibrant and inclusive team at TP-Link Systems Inc.
Please, no third-party agency inquiries, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorships at this time.