Sonatus, Inc.
Senior Staff Product Manager, OTA Updates Sunnyvale, CA
Sonatus, Inc., Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087
Senior Staff Product Manager, OTA Updates Sunnyvale, CA
Ensure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity. Sonatus is a well-funded, fast-paced, and rapidly growing company whose software products and solutions help automakers build dynamic software-defined vehicles. With over four million vehicles already on the road with top global OEM brands, our vehicle and cloud software solutions are at the forefront of automotive digital transformation. The Sonatus team is a talented and diverse collection of technology and automotive specialists hailing from many of the most prominent companies in their respective industries. Sonatus is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California with international locations in Ireland, France, Germany, Poland, Korea, China, India, Taiwan and Japan. This is a hybrid position at our Sunnyvale location. You will report to the Chief Operating Officer. The Opportunity We are seeking a Staff or Senior Staff Product Manager to lead the Sonatus Updater product, our over-the-air (OTA) update solution. In this highly impactful role, you will define the vision, roadmap, and execution strategy for OTA updates across embedded and cloud platforms. Your mission is to ensure that automakers can securely and efficiently deliver updates to software across the entire vehicle lifecycle, from production to fleet. You will work closely with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and internal teams including engineering, design, and QA. You will also partner with marketing, sales, and customer success to define market positioning, deliver customer value, and drive adoption of our OTA solutions. The ideal candidate combines deep technical fluency with a strong understanding of automotive software architectures, OTA workflows, and the unique challenges of updating distributed vehicle systems or IoT devices. You are comfortable thinking strategically while executing tactically and can translate complex requirements into clear, actionable product plans. Define and own the product strategy and roadmap for Sonatus Updater, focusing on OTA update orchestration, campaign management, embedded client behavior, and cloud integration Collaborate with OEMs and Tier 1 partners to gather insights, validate pain points, and align product direction with real-world deployment scenarios Drive product requirements for OTA campaign creation, rollout management, rollback safety, dependency handling, update logging, and compliance workflows Partner with engineering to deliver robust and scalable OTA functionality across ECUs, including support for partial updates, delta delivery, and update resumption Ensure alignment with industry standards (e.g., Uptane, UN R155, UN R156, etc.) and regulatory requirements for software update delivery Work cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and field engineering to articulate product positioning, support go-to-market efforts, and drive customer adoption Stay ahead of OTA trends, evolving E/E architectures, and emerging technologies like AI-driven update targeting or fleet segmentation Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field 7+ years of product management experience, with a strong emphasis on OTA software delivery or adjacent automotive technologies Deep understanding of embedded software systems, ECU software architecture, and cloud/edge integration Experience with OTA workflows including versioning, campaign approval, rollout tracking, and rollback mechanisms Familiarity with update delivery protocols (e.g., HTTPS, MQTTS), file packaging (e.g., delta updates), and security frameworks (e.g., Uptane) Strong ability to synthesize technical detail into clear product direction and articulate it to stakeholders at all levels Exceptional collaboration, communication, and execution skills in fast-paced environments Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Automotive Engineering, or a related field Previous experience working on OTA platforms in production (e.g., Android OTA, A/B updates, SOTA/FOTA systems, IoT OTA, etc.) Knowledge of vehicle communication protocols (CAN, SOME/IP) and diagnostic protocols (UDS, DoIP, SOVD) Experience in building user-facing OTA campaign tools and integrating with cloud platforms or CI/CD pipelines Exposure to enterprise-grade RBAC, logging, and compliance workflows for managing software updates at scale Track record of launching automotive or related software in regulated and safety-critical environments Benefits Offered: Competitive compensation and equity program Flexible and Dependent Care Expense program Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Unlimited paid time off per year, 15 paid holidays Hybrid office work arrangement/flexibility Perk Offerings include: Complimentary lunches, snacks, and beverages during on-site working days Wellness benefit allowances (towards gym membership and fitness programs) The posted salary range is a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate of what Sonatus ("Company") could reasonably expect to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. The Company reserves the right to modify this range in the future, as needed, as market conditions change. Pay range for this role $194,500 - $267,000 USD Sonatus is a fast-paced and innovative company and are seeking team members who are passionate about making a difference. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we highly encourage you to apply. To all recruitment agencies : Sonatus, Inc. ("Sonatus") does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Sonatus' employees. Sonatus is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited activities. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Sonatus? 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Ensure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity. Sonatus is a well-funded, fast-paced, and rapidly growing company whose software products and solutions help automakers build dynamic software-defined vehicles. With over four million vehicles already on the road with top global OEM brands, our vehicle and cloud software solutions are at the forefront of automotive digital transformation. The Sonatus team is a talented and diverse collection of technology and automotive specialists hailing from many of the most prominent companies in their respective industries. Sonatus is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California with international locations in Ireland, France, Germany, Poland, Korea, China, India, Taiwan and Japan. This is a hybrid position at our Sunnyvale location. You will report to the Chief Operating Officer. The Opportunity We are seeking a Staff or Senior Staff Product Manager to lead the Sonatus Updater product, our over-the-air (OTA) update solution. In this highly impactful role, you will define the vision, roadmap, and execution strategy for OTA updates across embedded and cloud platforms. Your mission is to ensure that automakers can securely and efficiently deliver updates to software across the entire vehicle lifecycle, from production to fleet. You will work closely with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and internal teams including engineering, design, and QA. You will also partner with marketing, sales, and customer success to define market positioning, deliver customer value, and drive adoption of our OTA solutions. The ideal candidate combines deep technical fluency with a strong understanding of automotive software architectures, OTA workflows, and the unique challenges of updating distributed vehicle systems or IoT devices. You are comfortable thinking strategically while executing tactically and can translate complex requirements into clear, actionable product plans. Define and own the product strategy and roadmap for Sonatus Updater, focusing on OTA update orchestration, campaign management, embedded client behavior, and cloud integration Collaborate with OEMs and Tier 1 partners to gather insights, validate pain points, and align product direction with real-world deployment scenarios Drive product requirements for OTA campaign creation, rollout management, rollback safety, dependency handling, update logging, and compliance workflows Partner with engineering to deliver robust and scalable OTA functionality across ECUs, including support for partial updates, delta delivery, and update resumption Ensure alignment with industry standards (e.g., Uptane, UN R155, UN R156, etc.) and regulatory requirements for software update delivery Work cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and field engineering to articulate product positioning, support go-to-market efforts, and drive customer adoption Stay ahead of OTA trends, evolving E/E architectures, and emerging technologies like AI-driven update targeting or fleet segmentation Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field 7+ years of product management experience, with a strong emphasis on OTA software delivery or adjacent automotive technologies Deep understanding of embedded software systems, ECU software architecture, and cloud/edge integration Experience with OTA workflows including versioning, campaign approval, rollout tracking, and rollback mechanisms Familiarity with update delivery protocols (e.g., HTTPS, MQTTS), file packaging (e.g., delta updates), and security frameworks (e.g., Uptane) Strong ability to synthesize technical detail into clear product direction and articulate it to stakeholders at all levels Exceptional collaboration, communication, and execution skills in fast-paced environments Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Automotive Engineering, or a related field Previous experience working on OTA platforms in production (e.g., Android OTA, A/B updates, SOTA/FOTA systems, IoT OTA, etc.) Knowledge of vehicle communication protocols (CAN, SOME/IP) and diagnostic protocols (UDS, DoIP, SOVD) Experience in building user-facing OTA campaign tools and integrating with cloud platforms or CI/CD pipelines Exposure to enterprise-grade RBAC, logging, and compliance workflows for managing software updates at scale Track record of launching automotive or related software in regulated and safety-critical environments Benefits Offered: Competitive compensation and equity program Flexible and Dependent Care Expense program Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Unlimited paid time off per year, 15 paid holidays Hybrid office work arrangement/flexibility Perk Offerings include: Complimentary lunches, snacks, and beverages during on-site working days Wellness benefit allowances (towards gym membership and fitness programs) The posted salary range is a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate of what Sonatus ("Company") could reasonably expect to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. The Company reserves the right to modify this range in the future, as needed, as market conditions change. Pay range for this role $194,500 - $267,000 USD Sonatus is a fast-paced and innovative company and are seeking team members who are passionate about making a difference. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we highly encourage you to apply. To all recruitment agencies : Sonatus, Inc. ("Sonatus") does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Sonatus' employees. Sonatus is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited activities. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Sonatus? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job * indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Preferred First Name Email * Phone * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Education School Select... Degree Select... Select... Select... Start date year End date month Select... End date year LinkedIn Profile * How did you hear about the job? * Select... If you are a referral from a current employee, please provide their name here. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for Sonatus? * Select... Will you now or in the future require our company to commence ('sponsor') an immigration case to employ you (e.g., H-1B or other employment-based immigration status)? * Select... If you answered yes to requiring sponsorship, what type of sponsorship do you require? Are you located in the San Francisco Bay Area, and can you come into our Sunnyvale HQ 3 days a week? * Select... U.S. Standard Demographic Questions We invite applicants to share their demographic background. If you choose to complete this survey, your responses may be used to identify areas of improvement in our hiring process. How would you describe your gender identity? (mark all that apply) Select... How would you describe your racial/ethnic background? (mark all that apply) Select... How would you describe your sexual orientation? (mark all that apply) Select... Do you identify as transgender? (select one) Select... Do you have a disability or chronic condition (physical, visual, auditory, cognitive, mental, emotional, or other) that substantially limits one or more of your major life activities, including mobility, communication (seeing, hearing, speaking), and learning? (select one) Select... Are you a veteran or active member of the United States Armed Forces? (select one) Select...
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