Senior Technical Product Manager- Virtualized Switchers

Ross Video; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross Video is seeking a Sr. Technical Product Manager- Virtualized Switchers to lead and develop a software team, while actively contributing to technical design and architecture.

The role spans Windows/Linux, embedded systems, and cloud platforms across AWS, requiring hands-on leadership and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll oversee NPI, production readiness, field issues, upgrades, and end-of-service activities, shaping software switcher technologies for cloud and on-premise deployments

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience as a software developer or related field.
• 3-5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience leading managers or team leads is an asset.
• Experience with x86 multiprocessor systems; Windows and Linux environment; embedded systems and driver development.
• Experience using revision control systems (Git, etc.).
• Experience introducing and developing AI workflows.
• Cloud-native mindset; on-prem and remote.
• Experience with AWS or similar cloud services.
• Experience with distributed, containerized deployments.
• Knowledge of production switchers and video technology is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee software developers and assign projects, including scheduling and tracking progress.
• Guide team development efforts toward successful project delivery.
• Provide technical leadership through coaching and mentorship.
• Lead HR activities including recruitment and performance management.
• Participate in peer reviews of designs and code.
• Design, develop and test applications per established standards.
• Collaborate to plan and maintain cloud and on-premise switcher technologies.
• Support lifecycle activities with manufacturing and Tech Support to end-of-service.

Skills

Software leadership

Cloud/AWS

Distributed systems

AI workflows

Embedded systems

Windows/Linux

Team mentoring

Tools

Git

Job description

Why You’ll Love Working at Ross Video:

At Ross Video, you’ll be part of a team energized by innovation, building the cutting-edge technology that powers the world’s most watched live productions and events. Our products are designed to be intuitive, reliable, and to deliver exceptional results—because our customers’ success is everything to us. If you’ve ever watched live television, breaking news, major sports, or a Hollywood award show, you’ve seen our technology in action. Join us behind the scenes and help make unforgettable live moments possible.

Date Posted: Oct 28, 2026
Preferred Location: Nepean, ON, Canada
Alternate Location(s): N/A
Internal Requisition ID: 2027-001
Requisition Type: Replacement Position
Remote Type: Hybrid Remote
On Call Required: No
Travel Required: No

Description

At Ross Video, you’ll be part of a team energized by innovation, building the cutting-edge technology that powers the world’s most watched live productions and events. Our products are designed to be intuitive, reliable, and to deliver exceptional results—because our customers’ success is everything to us. If you’ve ever watched live television, breaking news, major sports, or a Hollywood award show, you’ve seen our technology in action. Join us behind the scenes and help make unforgettable live moments possible.

Job Description

The Sr. Technical Product Manager- Virtualized Switchers role is a hands-on technical product manager/software development leadership role responsible for leading and developing a team of software professionals while remaining actively involved in technical design, architecture, and development. The role oversees project assignments, scheduling and delivery, provides coaching and mentorship, and manages recruitment and performance activities.

This role will help design, develop, test, deploy, and support cloud and on-premise software switcher technologies, working across Windows/Linux, embedded systems, distributed/containerized environments, and cloud platforms such as AWS. It also supports products throughout their lifecycle, partnering with Manufacturing and Technical Support on NPI, production, field issues, upgrades, and end-of-service activities.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversee software developers, assign them to projects, including, scheduling of tasks and monitoring progress.
• Helping guide team development efforts towards successful project delivery.
• Providing technical leadership to teammates through coaching and mentorship.
• Responsible for all HR related activities, including recruitment and performance management.
• Participating in peer-review of solution designs and related code.
• Designing, developing and testing applications in accordance with established standards.
• Collaborating with the team lead and developers to plan, design, develop, test and maintain collaboration solutions services.
• Designing installation, integration and operation of our Cloud and on-premise software switcher technologies.
• Assessing, testing, troubleshooting, documenting, upgrading and developing maintenance/upgrade/monitoring procedures for our Cloud and on-premise software switcher technologies.
• Support product lifecycle efforts with manufacturing (NPI, ongoing production), and Tech Support (field issues) to end-of-service.
• Assisting in the collection and documentation of user’s requirements and development of logical and physical specifications.
• Analyzing and resolving technical and application problems.
• Designing, developing and/or reviewing architected modules and systems supporting new technology or improving capability/performance of existing functionality.
• Breaking down functional requirements into well-defined tasks, collaborating with project management and the leadership team.
• Researching fundamental problems and implementing appropriate solutions.
• Architecting solutions to satisfy project requirements.
• Writing and reviewing design specifications.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience as a Software Developer or related field.
• 3-5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience leading managers or team leads is an asset
• Experience with x86 multiprocessor systems within a Windows and Linux environment; knowledge of software design for embedded systems with a mix of applications, library and driver development.
• Experience with revision control systems, branching and tagging methodologies.
• Experience introducing and developing using AI workflows
• A cloud-native mindset. On-prem and remote.
• Experience with AWS, or similar cloud services.
• Experience working in a team that targets distributed, containerized deployments
• Knowledge of production switchers and video technology is a strong asset

What We Offer

Ross provides competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility you need to do your best work, including flexible hours, generous paid time off, and a wellness allowance. You’ll also have the opportunity to share in our success through our employee share ownership program and grow your career with ongoing learning and development support. We value connection and collaboration, with plenty of events and opportunities to build relationships across the company. Most importantly, you’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about what we do and how we do it.

Salary Information

The pay range for this role in Canada is: $145,000 – $185,000 CAD
The listed salary reflects the pay range for a role based in Canada. Compensation may differ based on alternate locations if listed. Final compensation will be determined by location, skills, experience, knowledge, and role-specific qualifications, and may be adjusted to recognize candidates accordingly. If your experience or compensation expectations differ from the posted range, we still welcome your application.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

Ross uses a secure, closed AI system to support recruitment. Your information is protected and used only to help us efficiently identify qualified candidates. We encourage all applicants to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement - if you bring relevant skills, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn, we want to hear from you.

Our Commitment to Fostering an Inclusive Environment

We want you to bring your authentic self to work, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability. Inclusivity drives innovation and creativity, and that’s something we’re passionate about!
If you require accommodations throughout any stage of the recruitment, assessment, and selection process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] , and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.