Product Owner Embedded System
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)
The embedded systems team is responsible for developing the embedded functionality of our positioning platforms. This includes power management, memory management, communication, interfaces, security functionality including encryption, CPU and computing power and more.
We are experts in embedded operating systems, drivers, low-level software and hardware for our positioning products.
We are organized in three cross-functional Scrum teams full of motivated and talented engineers. We have the technical expertise and are looking for your experience as Product Owner.
The embedded system is a key building block of our positioning platforms, and we are delivering this to internal stakeholders as base for signal processing, positioning algorithm and product development. In this role you will work closely with all our internal stakeholders like system architects, system integration, signal processing and positioning and product development teams and make sure we deliver the most value to them.
The role can be located in Athens, Greece, or in Tampere, Finland. There will be occasional travel within Europe.
Your Responsibilities
- Product owner for an embedded system value team
- Stakeholder communication, alignment and management
- Product backlog management:
- Align the team activities with the product roadmap (goals, velocity & capacity)
- Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible and understood
- Rank the backlog items respecting the inputs of the stakeholders
- Create and clearly communicate product backlog items to the team
Your Skills and Experience
- Degree in electrical engineering or computer science
- 5+ years’ experience in:
- Embedded software development in C
- ARM cores (preferably of the Cortex-M family)
- Real Time Operating Systems
- Good communications skills, desire for sharing experience and knowledge
- Experience of working in an agile development environment
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
- Willingness and ability to travel on an occasional basis within Europe
What are your perks?
- A multicultural and international company with over 60 different nationalities
- Project-based activities working with colleagues 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 and regular career discussions
- Company Performance Bonus and RSU
Greece:
- Health/Life insurance & Private Pension Plan
- Meal allowance, parking lot, public transportation subscription
- Relocation package and Relocation tax grant (State grant of 50% tax reduction for 7 years)
Finland:
- Easy access location in Perkkaa, Espoo and Hervanta, Tampere
- Modern office premises
- Good basic benefits (commuting, lunch, sports&culture etc.)
- Sport activities, Team events
- … and discover even more by talking with us!
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