***Staff Product Manager - IoT Software (Linux) | Onsite in Boston, MA***

Vaco by Highspring; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in Boston is seeking a Staff Product Manager specializing in IoT Software. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Linux software development and open-source projects, along with extensive experience in product management. Responsibilities include developing product strategy, overseeing the product lifecycle, and ensuring cross-functional collaboration. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary range of $210,000 - $220,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management or related experience.
• Experience managing large-scale embedded systems projects.
• Proficient in Linux OS integration and packaging policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop product strategy and roadmap based on customer needs.
• Oversee product lifecycle from definition to release.
• Define scalable software architecture for Linux-based IoT applications.

Skills

Linux software development

Open-source project contributions

End-to-end product ownership

Embedded systems experience

Software architecture

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Advanced degree (Engineering, Computer Science, MBA)

Tools

Linux-based software frameworks (Yocto, Ubuntu, Debian)

Containers and orchestration technologies

Job description

Overview

Staff Product Manager - IoT Software (Linux) | Onsite in Boston, MA

This range is provided by Vaco by Highspring. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Base pay range: $210,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr

Must Have:

• Experience with Linux software and lower-level kernel development
• Contributions to open-source projects (e.g., Debian, Fedora, Ubuntu)
• End-to-end product ownership experience in embedded systems and Open Source exp

Responsibilities

• Develop product strategy and roadmap based on customer needs and market analysis.
• Identify ecosystem gaps and recommend solutions to influence product direction.
• Define and manage the software roadmap across IoT business segments.

Product Lifecycle Management

• Oversee product lifecycle from definition to release.
• Deliver technical presentations and proposals to customers.
• Integrate customer feedback into product planning.

Software Architecture & Development

• Define scalable software architecture for Linux-based IoT applications.
• Expertise in RT kernels, industrial safety protocols, and RTOS is a plus.
• Lead Linux software upstreaming strategy and ensure compliance with open-source frameworks.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Ensure cross-functional collaboration and milestone completion.
• Drive third-party developer ecosystems and software reuse strategies.
• Optimize engineering execution and go-to-market strategies.

Communication & Influence

• Communicate complex information to diverse audiences.
• Influence organizational decisions and contribute to high-level strategy.
• Represent the company at conferences and customer engagements.
• Innovate new ideas and develop products without predefined parameters.
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining focus on key priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Humanities, or related field.
• 5+ years of product management or related experience.
• Advanced degree (Engineering, Computer Science, or MBA).
• Roadmap strategy and feature delivery.
• Open-source development models and embedded software ecosystems.
• Linux-based software frameworks (Yocto, Ubuntu, RedHat, Debian).
• Managing large-scale embedded systems projects.
• Engineering discussions on software technology and strategy.
• Containers, orchestration, and virtualization technologies.
• Linux OS integration and packaging policies.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing

Industries

• Semiconductor Manufacturing