Product Owner - Firmware & Navigation for AMR Platforms

Omron Automation; Amherst (NH); On-site; USD 128,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Omron Robotics (ORT) is seeking a Product Owner for firmware and navigation to drive onboard software delivery across AMR platforms. You will own backlog execution, translate requirements into user stories, and coordinate with software architects, engineers, UX, and global product managers to align with roadmap priorities.

You will balance performance, safety, and delivery velocity while supporting system-level testing and release readiness across multiple Agile teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of experience in software product ownership, embedded software, firmware, or technical product roles.
• Experience working directly with Agile development teams focused on embedded or platform software.
• Familiarity with robotics systems, real‑time software, or safety‑critical development environments preferred.
• To conform with U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the product backlog for firmware and navigation software supporting ORT’s AMR platforms.
• Translate system-level requirements and roadmap priorities into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day product interface for firmware and navigation development teams, clarifying scope and removing blockers.
• Lead backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives with engineers and stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment between firmware/navigation development and AMR programs and commercial priorities.
• Collaborate with Global Product Managers to align sprint outcomes with roadmap goals and releases.
• Work with systems engineering, roboticists, and software architects to balance performance, safety, and velocity.
• Coordinate across multiple Agile teams where firmware/navigation efforts are split by capability.
• Participate in system-level testing, validation, and release readiness activities.
• Identify dependencies and risks early, escalating tradeoffs as needed.
• Engage with customers and internal demos to inform backlog priorities.

Skills

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Robotics familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Job description

Omron Robotics (ORT) is seeking a Product Owner for firmware and navigation to drive onboard software delivery across AMR platforms. You will own backlog execution, translate requirements into user stories, and coordinate with software architects, engineers, UX, and global product managers to align with roadmap priorities.

You will balance performance, safety, and delivery velocity while supporting system-level testing and release readiness across multiple Agile teams.