Product Owner - Test Platform

u-blox AG; Finland (MN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Learning environment

Team events

Sport activities

Job summary

u-blox is seeking a Product Owner for the Test Platform located in Tampere/Espoo (Finland) or Thalwil (Switzerland). The role leads the development and continuous improvement of the test environment for software and hardware QA, bridging stakeholders and the dev team, and prioritizing features for scalable, automated testing across the product lifecycle.

You will manage the backlog, collaborate with internal teams, and drive roadmaps while ensuring the testing platform supports integration,

Qualifications

• Clear communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to create a vision and a break-down plan to achieve it.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Knowledge in testing.
• Knowledge in defining and ramping up tool chains for test and development.
• Knowledge in Jira, including administration.
• Autonomous and transparent coordination of cross-functional tasks and activities.
• Experience in testing techniques.
• Good English skills, oral and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder management, including requirements collection, alignment, and planning.
• Taking ownership and driving development.
• Alignment with internal teams.
• Prioritizing and maintaining backlog.
• Creating, updating and communicating roadmaps.
• Jira administration.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Teamwork

Visioning

Backlog management

Jira admin

Testing knowledge

Toolchain setup

English proficiency

Tools

Jira

Job description

Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name

Vacancy Name Product Owner - Test Platform

Location City

Location City Tampere

Location Region

Location Country

Location Country Finland

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About u-blox

About u-blox u-blox (SIX:UBXN) is a global technology leader in positioning and wireless communication in automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. Their smart and reliable solutions, services and products let people, vehicles, and machines determine their precise position and communicate wirelessly over cellular and short range networks. With a broad portfolio of chips, modules, and secure data services and connectivity, u-blox is uniquely positioned to empower its customers to develop innovative and reliable solutions for the Internet of Things, quickly and cost effectively. With headquarters in Thalwil, Switzerland, the company is globally present with offices in Europe, Asia, and the USA. (www.u-blox.com )

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced, results-driven Product Owner responsible for leading the development and continuous improvement of our test environment used for software and hardware quality assurance. Acts as the bridge between stakeholders and the development team, defining the product vision, managing the backlog with teams’ expertise, and prioritizing features to ensure the platform meets the evolving needs of testers and developers. Focused on delivering scalable, user-friendly, and efficient testing environment that supports automation, integration, and performance testing across the end-product life cycle.

The role can be located in Tampere or Espoo, Finland or Thalwil, Switzerland.

Your Responsibilities

• Stakeholder management, including requirements collection, alignment, and planning
• Taking ownership and driving development
• Alignment with internal teams
• Prioritizing and maintaining backlog
• Creating, updating and communicating roadmaps
• Jira administration

Your Skills and Experience

• Clear communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to create a vision and a break-down plan to achieve it
• Ability to work in a team
• Knowledge in testing
• Knowledge in defining and ramping up tool chains for test and development
• Knowledge in Jira, including administration
• Autonomous and transparent coordination of cross-functional tasks and activities
• Experience in testing techniques
• Good English skills, oral and in writing

What are your perks?

• A multicultural and international company with over 50 different nationalities
• Project-based activities working with colleagues distributed across the globe
• A start-up and innovation mindset while in the process of scaling-up processes and efficiencies
• Hybrid working model & flexible working hours
• A strong learning environment
• Sport activities, Team events
• In Switzerland
  • Nice location on the Zurich lake side, 15 min away from Zurich with public transport
  • Sport activities, “Friday beers”, barbecue, and an amazing roof terrace
  • Between 25 and 30 days of vacation a year, employee insurance contribution taken over by employer and additional contribution from the company to the pension fund, participation to public transport costs
• In Finland:
  • Modern office premises at easy access location in Perkkaa, Espoo or Hervanta, Tampere
  • Good basic benefits (commuting, lunch, sports & culture etc.)
• Sport activities, Team events
• … and discover even more by talking with us!

Learn more about u-blox and its mission by watching this video!

We see diversity as a strength and promote a culture of inclusion among our employees. Our varied backgrounds, ideas and experiences are critical to our success. We strive to become a strong learning organization and are committed to provide our employees with equal opportunities regardless of differences such as gender, race, ethnicity, generations, belief.

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