Senior Product Lead, Embedded
The Qt Company · Oulu ·
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Lead
- Category
- Embedded
- Experience
- 5+ years
Leads product strategy for The Qt Company's embedded developer framework, translating strategy into technical roadmaps, managing ecosystem partners (chip, board, OS and cloud vendors), and driving go-to-market with P&L ownership. Requires deep embedded expertise across Yocto Linux, Android, and RTOS platforms plus AI developer-tool awareness.
About Us
Our software and development tools help build products for cars, hospitals, factories, homes, and industries worldwide. We help engineers solve complex challenges and create technology people can depend on.
Rooted in Nordic values and trusted by innovators worldwide, we combine deep technical expertise with a culture of curiosity, craftsmanship, and collaboration. With decades of engineering experience and a shared passion for technical excellence, we're helping shape the future of software and embedded development.
We take pride in building tools for people who build the world around us.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Embedded Product Lead to take our developer framework to the next level. Converting our product strategy into an actionable technical roadmap, aligning with users and multiple stakeholders while building the business cases for our next steps will be among your responsibilities.
Possible locations for this role are Espoo or Oulu, Finland.
What You Will Do
- Align with customer and user requirements to match expectations with our embedded roadmap and define the strategy towards the market segments.
- Manage technical relationships with ecosystem partners including semiconductor vendors, board vendors, OS vendors, and cloud service providers in alignment with business goals and market needs.
- Own the strategy execution based on strong experience with P&L and ROI calculations.
- Provide product leadership within a cross-functional product team with R&D and UX to maximize productivity and result in faster time-to-market.
- Collaborate with our portfolio management and business analysts to succeed within an AI-first developer market.
- Manage and lead the embedded go-to-market to showcase value to our users.
- Manage internal stakeholders including R&D, IT, Marketing, and Sales to ensure the success of the Embedded Business.
What You Bring to the Table
- 5+ years of experience in technical product management in the embedded software industry, with proven experience building P&L and ROI business cases to justify technical and product investment decisions.
- Strong knowledge of chipsets, GPUs, hardware platforms, and BSPs, with hands-on experience across Yocto Linux, Android, Linux distributions, and real-time operating systems.
- Demonstrated track record leading and influencing cross-functional teams (R&D, UX, Sales, Marketing) across time zones, without direct authority.
- Hands-on experience with, or strong understanding of, AI-driven developer tools and platforms, and how AI is reshaping the embedded developer market.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (proficient/native-level English), able to draw on deep technical knowhow to translate complex concepts into clear business impact for non-technical stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Bonus Points For...
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Build What Matters. Grow Where It Matters.
We believe work should support your life, not the other way around. That's why our benefits are designed to be flexible, inclusive, and meaningful across every stage of your journey. From wellbeing and growth to celebrating life's big (and small) moments, we invest in what matters to you, wherever you are.
- Flexibility You Can Count On
We offer hybrid working options and flexible hours, empowering you to balance your personal life and professional goals because life outside of work matters, too.
- Meaningful Wellbeing Support
From mental health resources to physical wellness programs, we provide practical, accessible support tailored to local needs.
- Opportunities to Grow
Whether through hands-on learning, mentorship, or international collaboration, we invest in your development so your career can grow in the direction you choose.
- Inclusive by Design
You'll join a team that values different perspectives, encourages collaboration, and creates space for everyone to contribute and succeed.
- Rewarding Your Impact
Our compensation and benefits packages are competitive, regularly reviewed, and locally relevant, ensuring your contribution is recognized wherever you are.
Bring Your Whole Self
The best ideas come from people with different experiences, perspectives, and ways of thinking. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to do their best work.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities and provide equal opportunities for all. Our technology may be what we're known for, but it's our people who make the difference.
We'd love to learn more about you. Tell us about your skills and experience, but just as importantly, tell us what motivates you and what kind of impact you want to make.