Associate Product Manager

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

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

This role will require 3 days in office at our San Jose HQ Office.

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 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 act as the internal champion for your product area.
• Drive execution through agile practices and cross-functional collaboration.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of practical experience in the technology sector or in consumer product industries.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to work across functions and levels.
• Analytical mindset with a problem-solving attitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to articulate product ideas clearly and write effective product documentation.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-MBA or Master’s in Computer Science strongly preferred.
• Previous internship or work experience in product management or business strategy in a technology company.
  
  

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.