Description :
- The device software product team oversees software for millions of devices in customer homes, including cameras, touchscreens, settops, broadband gateways, WiFi Pods, etc.
- Product Management for device software requires a background in engineering / computer science as well as an understanding of how to solve customer problems using devices.
- Operating system principles
- Embedded software development
- Software and system architecture
- Telemetry as a means to drive decisions
- Quality attributes of software (reliability, security, maintainability, etc)
- IoT devices
- Routing and Networking
- DOCSIS technology
- IP video streaming services
- Cybersecurity
- WiFi technology
- Agile software development
- Experience in entertainment device technology
- HDMI
- HDMI-CEC
- Video
- Audio
- Graphics
- Bluetooth
- WiFi
- etc
- Software roadmap development
- Product discovery
- Customer problem analysis
- Competitive analysis
- Enterprise wide cross team collaboration
- Continuous process improvement
- User story and requirements definition
- Software portfolio management
- Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)
- Passion for optimizing customer experience
- Financial analysis and budgets
- Vendor management
- Bachelors Degree or Equivalent, Masters Degree preferred
- Field of Study
- Computer Science / Computer Engineering
- Years of Experience
- Generally requires 10+ years related experience
- Compliance
- Client is an EEO/AA/Drug Free Workplace.
location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
job type: Contract
salary: $52.55 - 62.55 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Research features on competitors' products.
- Evaluate product compliance with standards and regulations.
- Collaborate with hardware product and hardware engineering teams to map software features to hardware capabilities.
- Elaborate detailed product use cases.
- Collaborate with other product stakeholders to map software features to UX, apps, accessibility, regulatory, care, operations, security requirements.
- Performs research studies and analysis to derive insights on customer problems.
- Synthesizes various pieces of data and/or information into a concise and compelling narrative for the audience.
- Leads product discovery (will the customer love the product, will the customer pay for the product, will the customer understand how to use the product).
- Prioritizes development activities.
- Works with architecture, development, test, release management, triage, and product delivery teams to ensure timely feature development and release.
- Scales software globally, including multiple experiences, syndication partnerships, and regionalization.
- Drives device software product perspective with Business/Strategic Development stakeholders.
- Evaluates opportunities for external partner collaboration, software license, or acquisition, including technical due diligence, evaluation agreements, and statements of work with external partners.
- Rallies engineering teams and mobilize resources to bring products and features to market.
- Provides go to market support and documentation and helps develop product marketing materials.
- Leads software development for beginning and end of device life, including new device trial and deployment, warehouse procedures, installation, failure detection / replacement, and end of life.
- Leads software development for in-life device management, including software upgrade, configuration, resiliency, self-healing, self-test, security, diagnostics, telemetry, logging, and credential provisioning.
- Defines, develops, and implements operational frameworks for products.
- Oversees development of assigned new products and services and ensures customers' needs are met.
- Keeps leadership team informed of key developments and issues.
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Potential for travel or a potential for 10-20% travel - possibly internationally so maybe we want to mention that folks may need to get/already have a passport - and I would list a familiarity with IoT/IP video streaming services and security as a helpful line item/area of focus.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 10 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
