Product Owner, Firmware & Navigation

Product Owner, Firmware & Navigation Omron Robotics (ORT) is a leading provider of intelligent robotics solutions for factory automation and intralogistics applications. ORT is a subsidiary of Omron Corporation, a global technology company with operations in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are seeking a Product Owner, Firmware & Navigation to support ORT’s mobile robotics value streams by owning execution for onboard software, firmware, and navigation capabilities across Omron’s AMR portfolio. This position reports to the Director, Mobile Product Management and works closely with the Global Product Managers responsible for AMR Programs and underlying mobile software capabilities. This role can be based at any Omron Robotics location in the Americas or Europe. Primary Responsibility: The Product Owner, Firmware & Navigation is responsible for execution ownership of onboard AMR software, including firmware, navigation, and related core platform capabilities. This role ensures that engineering teams deliver high ‑ quality, scalable software aligned to AMR program needs and broader mobile value stream priorities. As part of ORT’s value stream operating model, this role owns backlog execution and sprint ‑ level delivery while collaborating closely with Global Product Managers who define the market strategy and roadmap. The Product Owner works closely with the Global Product Managers (and Value Stream Owners), Software Architect, software engineering teams, UX, systems engineering, and commercial stakeholders to ensure predictable delivery, rapid learning cycles, and high‑quality software releases. In this role, you will: Own and manage the product backlog for firmware and navigation software supporting ORT’s AMR platforms. Translate system ‑ level requirements and roadmap priorities into clear user stories and acceptance criteria. Serve as the primary day ‑ to ‑ day product interface for firmware and navigation development teams, collaborating closely with stakeholders to clarify scope, resolve dependencies, and remove delivery blockers. Lead backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives alongside software developers and other stakeholders, including the Software Architect. Ensure alignment between firmware and navigation development and AMR programs (Deckload, Turnkey, and solution integration, including MoMa and other application focus areas). Collaborate closely with the Global Product Managers to align sprint outcomes to roadmap goals, releases, and commercial priorities. Work closely with systems engineering, roboticists, and software architects to balance performance, safety, scalability, and delivery velocity. Support coordination across multiple Agile teams where firmware and navigation efforts are split by capability. Participate in system ‑ level testing, validation, and release readiness activities. Identify dependencies and risks early, escalating tradeoffs and integration issues as needed. Participate in customer engagement, feedback loops, and internal demos to ensure validated learning informs backlog priorities. Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent experience considered. 5+ years of experience in software product ownership, embedded software, firmware, or technical product roles. Experience working directly with Agile development teams focused on embedded or platform software. Familiarity with robotics systems, real ‑ time software, or safety ‑ critical development environments preferred. To conform with U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government. What We Need to See: Strong working knowledge of Agile/Scrum execution and backlog management. Ability to operate effectively in technically complex environments and make informed execution decisions. Comfort working closely with engineers, roboticists, and system architects. Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across engineering, product, UX, and commercial teams. Analytical mindset with attention to detail and quality. Ways to Stand Out: Experience with autonomous systems, navigation software, or real ‑ time control systems. Familiarity with mobile robotics platforms. Exposure to functional safety, performance optimization, or field ‑ updatable embedded systems. Experience supporting multi ‑ team Agile environments. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Omron, we are dedicated to building an inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. The annual salary range for this role is $128,000 - $178,000 a year, however, base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. This position is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus program. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience. Omron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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