Product Manager, Networking
Ditto
About Ditto:
Ditto is redefining how data moves at the edge. Our mission is to make it seamless for developers to build resilient, real-time applications, regardless of network conditions. Whether you're in a stadium, airplane, or remote military base, Ditto's peer-to-peer sync engine ensures devices stay connected and data stays consistent, even without internet. With more than $145 million in funding and trusted by organizations like Chick-fil-A, Delta Airlines, and the U.S. military, Ditto powers mission-critical experiences across aviation, retail, travel, hospitality, defense, and more. As a globally distributed, fast-growing startup, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the wide range of perspectives needed to solve the world’s hardest connectivity problems.
As the Senior Technical Product Manager for Networking, you will lead the networking and transport layer roadmap for Ditto's edge sync platform. Working alongside our engineering teams, you will define the "what" and "why" behind our networking capabilities while balancing technical tradeoffs with customer needs and business objectives. You will drive the product roadmap for how devices discover, connect, and maintain resilient peer-to-peer relationships in challenging network environments. This role requires strong technical fluency to collaborate effectively with engineering teams and customers.
As a Senior Technical Product Manager, Networking, you will:
- Drive and prioritize the product roadmap for Ditto's networking and transport capabilities, determining which networking problems to solve and why they matter to customers
- Balance technical tradeoffs between performance, reliability, and complexity while working with engineering teams to evaluate implementation approaches
- Coordinate cross-functionally with other Product Managers and Engineering Managers to ensure networking capabilities support broader platform goals
- Engage with customers to understand networking challenges, participate in technical discussions, and translate needs into product requirements
- Collaborate with technical specialists to translate business requirements into technical specifications that guide engineering implementation
- Champion networking use cases internally and externally through documentation, demos, and technical content that showcases our capabilities
What you'll need:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience with exposure to networking or distributed systems concepts
- 2+ years of Product Management experience for technical products, ideally with some networking or infrastructure components
- 3+ years working within the computer networking space in any capacity (engineering, sales engineering, technical consulting, etc.)
- Technical fluency to collaborate effectively with networking engineers and engage in technical customer conversations
- Strong analytical skills for evaluating tradeoffs between different technical approaches and their business implications
- Customer-focused mindset with experience translating technical customer requirements into clear product priorities
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with engineering, sales, and customer success teams and presenting to both technical and business stakeholders
- Willingness to travel once a quarter for company meetups and customer engagements
Nice to Haves:
- Previous engineering experience in networking, distributed systems, or related technical fields
- Experience with enterprise networking or network security solutions
- Familiarity with mesh networking concepts or peer-to-peer systems
- Background in IoT, mobile, or edge computing environments
- Experience in technical product management or technical program management roles
- Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, BLE, AWDL, QUIC, etc.)
- Experience working in remote, globally distributed teams
- Technical writing experience for documentation or specifications
The Benefits of Building with Us
We offer competitive salaries and meaningful equity. We believe everyone on the team should have a stake in what we’re building. Benefits vary by region to make sure you're covered in the ways that matter most. In the US, that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus a 401(k) and flexible spending accounts. In the UK, we offer private healthcare through Vitality, a pension plan, and region-specific coverage. For our team members elsewhere in the world, we work with our global employer platform to offer equitable benefits and coverage.
Regardless of where you live, everyone at Ditto can utilize flexible time off. And while we work remotely, our Atlanta and San Francisco offices are open if you ever want a place to work or meet up with teammates.
Apply Anyway
At Ditto, we believe success isn’t defined by a flawless resume, a set number of years of experience, or checking every box in a job description. What matters most to us are qualities like grit, resilience, and adaptability. If you're excited about our mission but don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. Use your application to tell us how you’ll make an impact here. We’re always looking for exceptional people ready to grow with us.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ditto is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Ditto is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know.