Technical Product Specialist - Broadcast & HbbTV

Whale TV; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Whale TV in Rotterdam is seeking a Product Manager for Broadcast & Live TV to own the Live TV, HbbTV, and broadcast-related features on Whale OS. You will translate DVB and broadcaster requirements into clear product requirements and drive the roadmap through releases in collaboration with design, engineering, and QA.

Based in Rotterdam, you will partner with our testing lab and industry partners, represent Whale TV at events, and ensure regional standards are met.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in HbbTV or interactive TV tech with a strong technical foundation.
• 3+ years of product management experience, ideally in consumer electronics.
• Existing contacts in broadcaster or HbbTV ecosystem are a plus.
• Strong written English; ability to write PRDs clearly for designers, engineers and QA.
• Comfortable in Agile teams; can navigate certification timelines and schedules.
• Willingness to travel to industry events and meet stakeholders.
• Proficient with Jira or Confluence tooling.

Responsibilities

• Own the roadmap for Live TV, HbbTV, and broadcast features – from requirements to delivery and post-release evaluation.
• Write clear PRDs with testable acceptance criteria and define success metrics.
• Translate requirements into prioritized backlog items and push back on unclear requests.
• Interface with HbbTV ecosystem partners, broadcasters, and certification bodies.
• Represent Whale TV at industry events in Europe and coordinate with the Rotterdam lab for certification prep.
• Ensure broadcast features meet regional standards across markets.
• Engage with R&D and QA throughout the development cycle.

Skills

HbbTV

Product management

English writing

Agile methods

Prioritization

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Telecommunications

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Product Manager (Whale OS – Broadcast & Live TV)

Employment: Full-time

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands

About Whale TV

Whale TV is an independent TV operating system that makes TVs smart and simple to use. Since its inception in 2011, the company has worked with 400+ TV brands and enables 44M+ monthly active TVs around the world to help consumers discover, find and watch their favorite entertainment. With its easy-to-use TV OS, the company connects consumers, TV brands, content providers and advertisers. Whale TV is headquartered in Singapore and has teams collaborating across the globe to make TV better for everyone.

Role Overview

As Product Manager for Broadcast & Live TV, you will own the product requirements and roadmap for Live TV, HbbTV, and broadcast-related features on Whale OS. Based in Rotterdam and working closely with our broadcasting testing lab there, you will translate complex technical inputs – from DVB standards, HbbTV specifications, and broadcaster requirements – into clear, well-structured product requirements that drive OS 10 releases. You will represent Whale TV at industry events and with broadcaster and certification partners, while working as a core member of our global OS 10 Product Management team and reporting directly to our Kiel-based Director of Product & Design.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the product roadmap for Live TV, HbbTV, and broadcast-related features – from requirements definition through delivery and post-release evaluation, working in close collaboration with design, engineering, and QA.
• Write clear, well-structured PRDs with independently testable acceptance criteria. Define success metrics upfront and track outcomes after release – not just whether something shipped, but whether it worked.
• Translate incoming broadcast and interactive TV requirements from internal stakeholders and external partners into prioritized, actionable backlog items. Push back on requests that lack a clear user need or business rationale.
• Serve as Whale TV's primary interface with HbbTV ecosystem partners, broadcasters, and certification bodies – gathering insights, managing expectations, and feeding them back into the product.
• Represent Whale TV at industry events in Europe and use the Rotterdam testing lab for certification preparation and hands‑on validation.
• Ensure broadcast features meet regional standards and content requirements across supported markets.
• Stay actively engaged with R&D and QA throughout the development cycle. PRDs are the start of a conversation, not a handover document.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in HbbTV or interactive TV tech with a strong technical foundation (Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field).
• 3+ years of product management experience, ideally in consumer electronics
• Existing contacts in the broadcaster or HbbTV ecosystem are a strong plus.
• Strong written English; able to write PRDs that designers, engineers, and QA can act on without ambiguity.
• Comfortable working in agile teams – and equally able to navigate waterfall processes such as certification timelines and customer delivery schedules.
• Structured thinker with sharp prioritization instincts. Willingness to travel regularly to attend industry events and meet with stakeholders.
• Proficient with standard PM tooling (Jira or equivalent, Confluence).

Why Join Whale TV?

You'll be part of a forward-thinking team driving innovation in the Smart TV space. We offer flexibility, a collaborative culture, and the chance to influence how millions of users experience interactive television.