Software Product Manager 80-100% (m/f/d)

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Product Manager to oversee our entire Embedded Linux software stack, from bootloader, Kernel & BSP, Linux distribution, OTA, to cloud services. Security is paramount at every level.

This role involves managing the lifecycle of our software products, from conception to long-term maintenance, ensuring they meet customer needs and align with our business goals.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Product Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy for our full software stack, including operating systems (primarily LTS Linux), middleware, development tools, and cloud services. Security is a critical requirement across the stack
• Roadmap Planning: Create and maintain a detailed software roadmap, define the long-term support strategy
• Prioritize features and enhancements based on customer feedback, market trends, and business objectives
• Customer Engagement: Engage with customers to gather feedback, understand their needs, and ensure our software solutions address their pain points
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats and adjust the software strategy accordingly
• Performance Metrics: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of our software stack and make data-driven decisions
• Compliance: Ensure all software products comply with relevant industry standards and regulations

Your Targets and Goals 

How are you being measured?

• You provide the best SW experience in the industry
• You deliver to the agreed SW product roadmap
• You enable the smooth and predictable implementation of functions and features in the SW stack
• You continuously evaluate the best customer value, best approach and maintenance standards
• You discover and adopt new technologies that yield competitive advantage for Toradex and its customers

Desired Candidate Profile

Must-Haves:

• Proven experience in software product management
• Strong understanding of Embedded Linux, the open-source community, mainline upstream/downstream decisions, and LTS strategy
• Passion for understanding customer needs and delivering solutions that exceed their expectations
• Experience working in a diverse and multicultural environment 
• Successful collaboration and the ability to impact cross-functional teams such as R&D, Marketing, and Sales
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills in English
• A goal-oriented, self-driven, and innovative mindset
• Flexibility and willingness to travel as needed (10-20% mainly to Toradex locations worldwide)

Nice-to-Haves:

• Proven experience managing the full software stack for embedded devices, from bootloader to cloud
• Experience in embedded computing, IoT, and related areas
• Technical engineering background
• Proficiency in German (written and spoken); other languages are a plus

What We Offer

• An outstanding, agile, and intercultural working environment with flat hierarchies and an open-door policy
• Opportunities to work with the latest IoT computer technology
• Participation in defining processes and your working environment
• Contemporary employment conditions, modern office space, and a flexible working environment
• Opportunities for personal development