Embedded Software Product Manager

Nextracker Brasil Ltda; Sorocaba; On-site; BRL 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

Nextracker Brasil Ltda is looking for an Embedded Software Product Manager to lead the development and deployment of control features in solar tracker systems. You will bridge engineering and field operations to ensure robust and scalable control platforms.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 3-5 years of product management experience in embedded systems. Familiarity with solar tracker technology and real-time control systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in embedded systems product management or closely related technical product roles.
• Solid understanding of embedded software architecture and firmware-hardware interactions.
• Experience with solar tracker systems or motor control is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define and prioritize the product roadmap for embedded control firmware.
• Drive functional safety, system uptime, and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with embedded systems engineers and control algorithms teams.

Skills

Embedded systems product management

Agile/Scrum

Real-time control systems

Technical writing (PRDs, test plans)

Motor control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAN

Modbus

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a technically grounded and results-driven Embedded Software Product Manager to own the roadmap, development, and deployment of control and functional features in our single-axis solar tracker systems. You will be the critical bridge between embedded engineering, systems integration, hardware design, and field operations—ensuring that our tracker control platforms are robust, field-resilient, and scalable. This role is ideal for someone who understands embedded systems, thrives on solving real-world hardware/software problems, and is eager to define product requirements that push the boundaries of solar tracker performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, prioritize, and collaborate on the product roadmap for embedded control firmware and functional software across tracker hardware platforms.
• Specify product requirements documents (PRDs), use cases, and feature sets aligned with customer needs and field realities.
• Drive functional safety, system uptime, and operational efficiency as core product metrics.
• Work closely with embedded systems engineers, control algorithms teams, and hardware design engineers to ensure alignment from design to field deployment.
• Partner with field engineering and customer support to translate field insights into firmware-level improvements.
• Coordinate with SCADA/cloud platform teams to ensure seamless integration between edge and cloud.
• Lead agile backlog grooming and sprint planning for the embedded development team.
• Validate releases through test plan reviews, simulated environments, and controlled field rollouts.
• Establish traceability for requirements and verification to comply with global standards (IEC, UL, etc.).
• Engage with internal and external customers to understand environmental, grid, and operational challenges that inform product enhancements.
• Actively participate in pilot projects and new product introductions to ensure system-level feature validation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in embedded systems product management or closely related technical product roles.
• Solid understanding of real‑time control systems, embedded software architecture, and firmware‑hardware interactions.
• Experience with solar tracker systems, motor control, sensors (IMUs, encoders), or grid‑connected devices is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with CAN, RS‑485, Modbus, OPC, or other industrial protocols.
• Strong skills in writing PRDs, defining test plans, and managing product lifecycle in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Proven ability to influence technical direction and drive cross‑functional execution.