Software Product Owner (IoT Device Applications)

Camlin Group; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Camlin Group is seeking a Software Product Owner to lead end-to-end ownership of device-side software for an IoT portfolio. You will define and refine the product vision, prioritise features for reliability, security and performance, and translate complex requirements into actionable user stories for embedded teams.

You will collaborate with firmware, Linux, hardware, and cloud groups, applying BDD practices and driving agile ceremonies to deliver high-value software for field deployments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Strong experience delivering end-to-end IoT devices across embedded systems and software.
• Solid understanding of device firmware lifecycles, OTA updates, and diagnostics.
• Hands-on collaboration with DSP/FPGA, firmware, electronics and platform teams.
• Ability to unite domain experts to resolve interfaces early and drive delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Own and refine the product vision and roadmap for device-side software and embedded capabilities.
• Evaluate and prioritise features related to device performance, security and reliability.
• Translate customer requirements into clear, technically informed user stories for embedded teams.
• Apply BDD with acceptance criteria in testable formats to improve verification.
• Collaborate with firmware, hardware, cloud and data teams for end-to-end coherence.
• Lead Agile ceremonies and ensure quality releases for field deployments.

Skills

IoT domain knowledge

Backlog management

Agile delivery

Excellent communicator

English fluency

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MQTT

CoAP

TCP/IP

BLE

Linux embedded

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Software Product Owner with experience in IoT device environments to lead the definition, prioritisation, and delivery of embedded software and system-level capabilities across our IoT device portfolio. This role focuses on end‑to‑end product ownership for device‑side software that enables highly reliable, secure, and scalable IoT products.

Success in this role requires a good understanding of IoT device architectures, embedded technology stacks and communication protocols. You will work closely with cross‑functional engineering teams to ensure features are well defined, technically viable, and aligned with both customer and business needs.

What to Expect Day to Day

The Software Product Owner plays an important role within the Agile software development team. While not a product manager in the traditional sense, the successful candidate will manage the backlog of requirements from all stakeholders and through planning, coordination, communication and facilitation take responsibility to deliver quality software providing maximum business value.

Key Responsibilities

Product Ownership & Strategy

· Own and refine the product vision and roadmap for device‑side software and embedded capabilities.

· Evaluate and prioritise features and technical enhancements that relate to device performance, networking, security, maintainability, power management, protocol support, and system reliability.

Requirements & Backlog Management

· Translate customer and stakeholder use cases and requirements into clear and technically informed user stories suitable for embedded and systems engineering teams.

· Apply Behaviour‑Driven Development practices, writing acceptance criteria in business‑oriented, testable formats to improve clarity and verification.

· Work with product management to create mock‑ups, user flows, and interaction designs for device‑side GUI interfaces.

· Work with engineers to break down complex system‑level behaviour into implementable tasks and validate feasibility within device constraints.

· Maintain a well‑structured backlog that reflects both customer value and technical necessity, including refactoring, platform improvements, and architecture work

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

· Partner with firmware, embedded Linux and hardware engineering teams to ensure clarity of requirements and alignment with architectural constraints.

· Collaborate with cloud, mobile, and data platform teams to ensure end‑to‑end feature coherence across the IoT ecosystem.

· Coordinate technical discovery and research activities, including proof‑of‑concept builds, protocol evaluations, and integration testing.

Delivery & Quality

· Participate in and lead Agile ceremonies with a strong focus on delivery.

· Validate acceptance criteria and product features through user acceptance testing.

· Ensure device software releases meet reliability, security, and performance expectations, and support release planning for field deployments

Essential Criteria:

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or similar field.
• Strong experience delivering end‑to‑end IoT devices across embedded systems, industrial hardware, and device‑focused software.
• Solid understanding of device software and firmware lifecycles, diagnostics, observability, OTA updates, and supporting both current and future hardware.
• Hands‑on collaboration with specialist engineering teams (DSP, FPGA, firmware, electronics, platform, applications) to ensure smooth system integration.
• Ability to unite domain experts at key integration points, resolving interface issues early and reducing technical risk.
• Skilled at managing technical critical paths across multiple device and platform projects, identifying dependencies and system constraints to drive predictable delivery.
• Deep knowledge of Linux‑based, embedded, and real‑time environments, including boot flows, hardware–software interactions, and field operating conditions.
• Expertise in IoT protocols such as MQTT, CoAP, TCP/IP, BLE, LoRa, Wi‑Fi, and cellular, with an understanding of their impact on architecture and performance.
• Strong ability to turn complex device behaviours into clear requirements, epics, and user stories for efficient backlog management.
• Proficient in reading and creating system architecture artefacts—data flows, component diagrams, deployment models, sequence diagrams, and HW/SW interaction maps.
• Experienced in Agile delivery with embedded/firmware teams, including prioritisation, iterative planning, and managing risks across multiple workstreams.
• Excellent communicator able to engage effectively with engineering, product, leadership, customers, and operations.
• Fluent in written and spoken English, able to explain technical detail clearly to mixed audiences.

Our Values

• We work together
• We believe in people
• We won’t accept the ‘way it has always been done’
• We listen to learn
• We’re trying to do the right thing

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Individuals seeking employment at Camlin are considered without regards to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital states, ancestry, physical or mental disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.