Software/ Hardware Product Owner

ph3Job title: /h3 pSoftware Product Owner /p h3Location: /h3 pAmsterdam Area, Netherlands /p h3Industry: /h3 pAdvanced Technology / Engineering Software / Embedded Systems / Security-Critical Technology /p h3Overview of the role: /h3 pWe are working with an innovative European technology company that develops sophisticated sensing and measurement solutions for use in demanding operational environments. Their products combine software, embedded systems, electronics, and precision hardware, supporting customers across sectors including security, defence, industrial technology, and critical infrastructure. /p pAs part of their continued growth, they are looking to hire a Software Product Owner to improve the structure, coordination, and reliability of their software release process. This is a hands-on delivery and coordination role focused on ensuring that software requirements are clear, releases are properly integrated, validated, and ready for deployment in real-world environments. /p pWorking closely with software engineers, embedded teams, hardware engineers, and external development partners, you will provide visibility into release readiness, risks, dependencies, and delivery progress. The role is focused on release ownership and cross-functional alignment, rather than product strategy or software architecture. /p h3Candidate Profile Essential: /h3 ul liTechnical background in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline. /li liExperience working in software-intensive engineering environments involving embedded systems and/or hardware integration. /li liProven experience coordinating complex software releases across multiple teams and stakeholders. /li liStrong understanding of software integration, validation, testing, and release management processes. /li liAbility to identify and communicate technical risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans. /li liExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills. /li liStructured, pragmatic, and organised approach to delivery and problem solving. /li /ul h3Required / Highly Preferred: /h3 ul liExperience working with embedded software, firmware, and hardware/software integration. /li liBackground in multidisciplinary engineering or RD environments. /li liExperience coordinating with external software development suppliers or partners. /li liAbility to engage confidently with software and systems engineering teams and assess delivery readiness. /li liExperience in environments where quality, reliability, and operational performance are critical. /li /ul h3Beneficial: /h3 ul liExperience within defence, security, aerospace, industrial automation, instrumentation, or other regulated technology sectors. /li liFamiliarity with complex embedded platforms or integrated hardware/software products. /li liExposure to security-screened, compliance-driven, or mission-critical project environments. /li liExperience supporting releases for field-deployed operational systems. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr