Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Networking, Cloud Computing, CybersecurityIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $180,000 - $220,000 (Base Pay Range)

Forward Networks is revolutionizing the way large networks are managed. The Forward Enterprise platform delivers a vendor-agnostic "digital twin" of the network, based on a mathematical model. The platform scales to support hundreds of thousands of network devices, whether cloud, hybrid cloud, or on-prem. It serves as a single source of truth for the network, enabling network operators to instantly verify security posture, accelerate troubleshooting, avoid outages, and modernize network management.

Over the past few years, Forward Networks has received tremendous industry recognition, including “Cool Vendor in Enterprise Networking” by Gartner, “Product of the Year” by Cloud Computing, “Hot Company” by Cyber Defense Magazine, “Enterprise Cloud Computing Software of the Year,” and has been named to Fortune’s “Best Workplaces in the Bay Area” list. The company was founded by four Stanford PhD graduates who saw a massive opportunity to improve network operations. Investors include Andreessen Horowitz, MSD Capital, Threshold Ventures, and Goldman Sachs.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the definition of the software strategy, roadmap and positioning for the Forward platform.
  • Drive software lifecycle including market research, product requirements definition, and customer adoption.
  • Work with the engineering team on feature prioritization, ensuring product releases as per the specifications and on time.
  • Work closely with stakeholders from sales and engineering to deliver an enterprise-class product.
  • Work closely with sales and customer success teams to drive adoption.

Requirements

  • Three (3) or more years of product management experience in the networking domain.
  • Good understanding of networking technologies (cloud or security experience a plus).
  • Intellectually rigorous and creative problem-solving ability.
  • Great written and verbal communications skills (industry presentations and/or presentations to senior executives).
  • Ability to communicate vision effectively with the team, partners and customers.
  • Strongly self-motivated and capable of adapting to a fast pace and demanding environments.
  • Computer Science, EE, or similar engineering degree.
  • Knowledge of the agile development software process and intimacy with tools like Jira are a plus.
  • Startup experience is a plus.

Application Instructions

  • No specific application instructions are provided in the job description.

Skills

Product Management
Networking
Cloud
Security
Roadmap Definition
Market Research
Feature Prioritization
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving

Forward Networks

Network modeling platform for enhanced security

About Forward Networks

Forward Networks offers a platform that enhances network security and visibility for businesses by using a digital twin, which is a virtual model of their physical network. This technology allows organizations to monitor network behavior, prevent outages, and reduce operational risks. The platform serves a variety of clients, including large corporations and federal agencies, by providing a comprehensive view of network data that improves the efficiency of Security Operations Centers. By charging clients for access to its platform, Forward Networks helps them save costs by reducing the time to resolve issues and lowering operational expenses.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$109.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, CybersecurityIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Grow with us - We’re an agile team and early-stage company with plenty of opportunities to grow, as a company and as individuals
Competitive pay - Every team member receives a compensation package with competitive pay and equity
We offer top-grade insurance, with medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
Time off - Vacations, holidays, family days. With no tracked time off, you can go as long as it’s okay with your manager

Risks

Emerging startups may offer competitive network validation solutions, challenging Forward Networks.
Rapid AI advancements could outpace Forward Networks' current capabilities.
Reliance on multi-cloud environments exposes Forward Networks to cloud provider risks.

Differentiation

Forward Networks offers a digital twin for comprehensive network visibility and validation.
The platform integrates AI for advanced network behavior prediction and troubleshooting.
Forward Networks supports multi-cloud environments, enhancing network security and compliance.

Upsides

Increased adoption of digital twin technology boosts demand for Forward Networks' platform.
AI integration in network validation positions Forward Networks as a market leader.
Rising multi-cloud environments create opportunities for Forward Networks' comprehensive solutions.

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