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AI Product Manager jobs are strong OPT fits: most roles require a technical bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, data science, or a related field, which aligns directly with standard OPT eligibility requirements. Employers in this space frequently sponsor H-1B visas, making it a viable long-term path for F-1 students.
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Meet the Team
Join Cisco’s Enterprise AI Platforms and Enablement team, a group of passionate product managers, engineers, and designers building AI-powered automation tools that improve workflows across engineering, finance, and employee-facing platforms. You’ll work alongside experienced mentors and cross-functional partners in a collaborative environment where learning and innovation are encouraged.
Your Impact
As an AI Product Manager, you will support the development and launch of automation products like Circuit Pulse, helping teams work smarter and faster. You will:
- Assist in gathering user feedback and understanding pain points across enterprise workflows.
- Help translate user insights into actionable product requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering, design, and business teams to ensure product solutions meet real-world needs.
- Contribute to defining metrics and analyzing product performance.
- Support initiatives that ensure privacy, security, and user trust are embedded in product features.
You will gain hands-on experience in product management, cross-functional leadership, and AI product development, setting a foundation for a successful career in enterprise technology.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a certification or degree program (e.g., Associates, Apprenticeship, Boot Camp, or Certification in a specialized program + 3 years of relevant experience, High School Diploma + 4 years of relevant experience, Bachelors + 2 years of relevant experience) or Masters + 0 years of relevant experience. Relevant fields include: Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
- Familiarity with AI, automation, enterprise software, or workflow tools.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to gather insights and contribute to product decisions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SaaS or enterprise platforms (e.g., Webex, Outlook, SharePoint, Jira).
- Understanding of APIs, integrations, or enterprise data architectures.
- Exposure to privacy, security, or compliance considerations in software development.
- Experience participating in focus groups, workshops, or user testing.
Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
The starting salary range posted for this position is $110,400.00 to $159,600.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
- Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
- Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
- Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
- .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
- 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
- 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
- Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$110,400.00 - $183,600.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$106,600.00 - $162,000.00
- For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
The application window is expected to close on: 05/26/2026. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Meet the Team
Join Cisco’s Enterprise AI Platforms and Enablement team, a group of passionate product managers, engineers, and designers building AI-powered automation tools that improve workflows across engineering, finance, and employee-facing platforms. You’ll work alongside experienced mentors and cross-functional partners in a collaborative environment where learning and innovation are encouraged.
Your Impact
As an AI Product Manager, you will support the development and launch of automation products like Circuit Pulse, helping teams work smarter and faster. You will:
- Assist in gathering user feedback and understanding pain points across enterprise workflows.
- Help translate user insights into actionable product requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering, design, and business teams to ensure product solutions meet real-world needs.
- Contribute to defining metrics and analyzing product performance.
- Support initiatives that ensure privacy, security, and user trust are embedded in product features.
You will gain hands-on experience in product management, cross-functional leadership, and AI product development, setting a foundation for a successful career in enterprise technology.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a certification or degree program (e.g., Associates, Apprenticeship, Boot Camp, or Certification in a specialized program + 3 years of relevant experience, High School Diploma + 4 years of relevant experience, Bachelors + 2 years of relevant experience) or Masters + 0 years of relevant experience. Relevant fields include: Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
- Familiarity with AI, automation, enterprise software, or workflow tools.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to gather insights and contribute to product decisions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SaaS or enterprise platforms (e.g., Webex, Outlook, SharePoint, Jira).
- Understanding of APIs, integrations, or enterprise data architectures.
- Exposure to privacy, security, or compliance considerations in software development.
- Experience participating in focus groups, workshops, or user testing.
Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
The starting salary range posted for this position is $110,400.00 to $159,600.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
- Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
- Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
- Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
- .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
- 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
- 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
- Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$110,400.00 - $183,600.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$106,600.00 - $162,000.00
- For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an AI Product Manager
Lead with your technical credentials
AI PMs are expected to bridge engineering and business. Highlight your CS, data science, or engineering degree prominently. Employers screening OPT candidates want proof the role qualifies as a specialty occupation, and a technical degree makes that straightforward.
Target companies with active AI infrastructure
Companies building proprietary AI products are far more likely to sponsor than those using off-the-shelf tools. Look for teams with dedicated ML engineers, research scientists, or data infrastructure. These organizations understand technical hiring and are accustomed to OPT and H-1B workflows.
Quantify your impact in AI-specific terms
Generic product metrics won't stand out. Frame your experience around model deployment cycles, data pipeline decisions, or AI feature adoption rates. Concrete AI context signals you can operate at the intersection of technical and strategic work, which is what hiring managers are screening for.
Start your H-1B conversation early
The H-1B lottery cap registration opens in March each year. If you join a company in the fall, you have months to build the internal case for sponsorship. Raise the topic during offer negotiation, not after you've started, so HR can plan accordingly without scrambling.
Build a portfolio around AI product decisions
Case studies that walk through a real AI product tradeoff, such as model accuracy versus latency or build versus buy, demonstrate PM judgment in a way resumes cannot. Even academic or side projects count if the reasoning is clearly documented and technically grounded.
Prioritize startups with recent funding rounds
Seed and Series A AI startups are actively building product teams and often move faster on offers than large enterprises. Post-funding hiring surges create real OPT opportunities. Newly funded companies also tend to have smaller bureaucratic barriers to initiating an H-1B sponsorship process.
AI Product Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an AI Product Manager role qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, AI Product Manager roles typically qualify for OPT because they require a technical degree in a field like computer science, data science, or engineering. USCIS evaluates whether the position constitutes a specialty occupation, and most AI PM roles at technology companies clear that bar comfortably given the degree requirements employers post in job descriptions.
Do AI Product Manager roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
They often do, but it depends on your specific degree. If you graduated with a STEM-designated degree such as computer science, data science, information systems, or a related technical field, and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you likely qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before applying, since not every business or management degree qualifies even if the job title sounds technical.
How common is H-1B sponsorship for AI Product Manager positions?
H-1B sponsorship is relatively common in this role compared to generalist PM positions because AI PM jobs carry explicit technical degree requirements. Large technology companies, AI-focused startups, and enterprise software firms with machine learning teams regularly sponsor H-1B visas for product roles. Focusing your search on employers with established technical hiring pipelines improves your odds significantly. Migrate Mate lists AI PM roles filtered by sponsorship history, which makes it easier to identify realistic targets.
Can I work as an AI Product Manager at a startup on OPT?
Yes. OPT authorizes you to work for any qualifying employer, including early-stage startups, as long as the job is directly related to your field of study. Startups don't need to be enrolled in E-Verify for standard 12-month OPT, but E-Verify enrollment is required if you plan to apply for the STEM OPT extension. Verify the startup's E-Verify status before accepting an offer if you're relying on the extension.
What should I do if my OPT end date is approaching and I don't have a sponsorship commitment?
First, confirm whether you qualify for the STEM OPT extension and file early since processing takes time. Simultaneously, have a direct conversation with your current employer about H-1B sponsorship timing, since cap registration opens each March. If your employer won't commit, prioritize your job search toward companies with documented sponsorship track records. Cap-exempt employers such as universities and nonprofit research organizations are also worth exploring since they can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery exposure.