Job Details

Job Title: Product Owner – Embedded System Development

Location: Portland, OR

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Product Owner – Embedded Systems Development to drive product vision, roadmap, and delivery for embedded platforms, including Android, Linux/QNX, and kernel-level infrastructure environments. The role requires close collaboration with automation, infrastructure, and development teams to ensure effective backlog management, strategic alignment, and predictable sprint delivery.

The ideal candidate will possess strong experience working with embedded or automotive software development teams, with the ability to translate product requirements into clear features, user stories, and acceptance criteria, while ensuring alignment with program objectives and development timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Product Ownership & Backlog Management

• Own and manage the product backlog for embedded software and automation frameworks.
• Define features and user stories with clear Definition of Done (DoD) and acceptance criteria.
• Ensure traceability by linking features and stories to product and system requirements.
• Prioritize backlog items to align with program goals, engineering capacity, and sprint planning.
• Continuously refine and groom backlog items in collaboration with engineering teams to ensure clarity and feasibility.

Agile Delivery & Team Collaboration

• Work closely with Scrum Masters, Engineering Leads, and development teams to drive predictable, iteration-based delivery.
• Coordinate with Automation and Infrastructure teams working on Kernel, QNX, Linux, and Android environments.
• Facilitate backlog grooming, sprint planning, and iteration reviews.
• Ensure alignment between automation, infrastructure, and development teams for effective sprint execution.
• Support automation scrum iterations in coordination with senior automation engineers.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary liaison between engineering teams and product/program stakeholders.
• Communicate priorities, roadmap updates, and sprint outcomes to cross-functional teams.
• Ensure that development activities align with product strategy and program objectives.

Development Process & Technical Collaboration

• Demonstrate strong understanding of software development lifecycle and embedded development processes.
• Collaborate with development and validation teams to drive effective development process management.
• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure technical feasibility and clarity of requirements.
• Support continuous improvement in development workflows, testing strategies, and automation initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Embedded Systems, or related field.

Experience:

7+ years of experience in product ownership, product management, or technical program roles, preferably within embedded or automotive software development environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with embedded platforms such as Linux, QNX, Android, or RTOS-based systems.
• Experience working in automotive infotainment, embedded automation frameworks, or system infrastructure teams.
• Strong understanding of kernel-level development environments and embedded system architecture.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in global engineering environments.