Senior Staff, Product Manager (IC)

At Juniper, we believe the network is the single greatest vehicle for knowledge, understanding, and human advancement the world has ever known.

To achieve real outcomes, we know that experience is the most important requirement for networking teams and the people they serve. Delivering an experience-first, AI-Native Network pivots on the creativity and commitment of our people. It requires a consistent and committed practice, something we call the Juniper Way.

Senior Staff, Product Manager (Apstra)

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

As a Product Manager Senior Staff for Juniper Apstra, you will be responsible for shaping the product strategy, roadmap, and feature development of our multivendor, intent-based networking software. You will work closely with engineering, sales, and customer teams to ensure Apstra continues to meet the evolving needs of data center operators and cloud service providers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the product strategy and roadmap for Juniper Apstra, aligning with overall company goals and market demands
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define and prioritize new features and enhancements
• Gather and analyze customer feedback, market trends, and competitive intelligence to inform product decisions
• Create detailed product requirements and specifications for new features and capabilities
• Work closely with sales and marketing teams to develop positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies
• Engage with customers and partners to understand their needs and communicate Apstra's value proposition
• Manage the product lifecycle from conception to launch, including pricing and packaging decisions
• Present product updates and roadmaps to internal stakeholders and external customers

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Experience in product management or related field, with a focus on networking or data center technologies
• Understanding of data center networking architectures, protocols, and trends
• Experience with intent-based networking, automation, and multivendor environments
• Experience with data analytics and dashboards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to various audiences
• Proven track record of successfully launching and growing enterprise software products
• Experience with development methodologies and product management tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Juniper Networks portfolio and competitive landscape
• Familiarity with cloud computing, virtualization, and software-defined networking (SDN) technologies
• Experience with API integrations and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform and Ansible
• Experience with LLMs and AIOps for networking
• Understanding of network security principles and zero-trust architectures

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Minimum Salary: $194,400.00

Maximum Salary:$279,450.00

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $194,400.00 and $279,450.00/year; however, the base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes medical benefits, 401(k) eligibility, vacation, sick time, and parental leave. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Juniper’s pay range data is provided in accordance with local state pay transparency regulations. Juniper may post different minimum wage ranges for permanent residency petitions pursuant to US Department of Labor requirements.

ABOUT JUNIPER NETWORKS

Juniper Networks challenges the inherent complexity that comes with networking and security in the multicloud era. We do this with products, solutions and services that transform the way people connect, work and live. We simplify the process of transitioning to a secure and automated multicloud environment to enable secure, AI-driven networks that connect the world. Additional information can be found at Juniper Networks (www.juniper.net) or connect with Juniper on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

WHERE WILL YOU DO YOUR BEST WORK?

Wherever you are in the world, whether it's downtown Sunnyvale or London, Westford or Bangalore, Juniper is a place that was founded on disruptive thinking - where colleague innovation is not only valued, but expected. We believe that the great task of delivering a new network for the next decade is delivered through the creativity and commitment of our people. The Juniper Way is the commitment to all our colleagues that the culture and company inspire their best work-their life's work. At Juniper we believe this is more than a job - it's an opportunity to help change the world...

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At Juniper Networks, we are committed to elevating talent by creating a trust-based environment where we can all thrive together. We know from experience that people from underrepresented groups often do not apply for roles they do not feel they meet all the criteria for. If you think you have what it takes, but do not necessarily check every single box, please consider applying. We’d love to speak with you.

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