Product Manager - Edge Hardware Strategy & Enablement

Job Title: Product Manager – Edge Hardware Strategy & Enablement

Location: Remote - US

Pay Range: $120,000 - $160,000 + Bonus Eligible

Who we are: Lynx delivers modular, open standards-based software solutions that redefine the economics of developing, deploying, and maintaining high assurance, mission critical edge platforms. These secure edge computing solutions are designed to drive innovation and operational excellence in today’s most demanding environments. From advancing aerospace and defense capabilities to transforming commercial and industrial systems, Lynx collaborates across a wide range of industries, including automotive, medical, and critical infrastructure, to deliver tailored, high assurance solutions aligned with specific mission and operational requirements. Our key products and services are:

• LYNX MOSA.ic: A software platform that can include a LYNX safety-critical real-time operating system. MOSA.ic's modular design provides robust support for multicore processing. It allows different operating systems and applications of different criticality levels to be run on separate cores for improved performance, reliability, and security.
• CoreSuite 2.0: A suite of graphics libraries and tools that enable GPU hardware acceleration for both graphics and "GPU Compute", supporting applications such as machine learning and AI processing in edge devices.
• MOSA.ic.SCA and Vigiles, tools that provide Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) and Common Vulnerabilities Exposure (CVE) management for embedded Linux-based and other applications.
• Software development services for high-reliability applications that can include initial setup of a "DevSecOps" development environment, software application development, and long-term product lifecycle management.

Role Overview

Lynx is seeking a Product Manager – Edge Hardware Strategy & Enablement

to drive product strategy and execution across both our Edge software stack and the underlying hardware and semiconductor ecosystem.

This role spans:

• Inbound product management (roadmaps, PRDs, backlog ownership)

• Hardware platform strategy and validation

• Silicon ecosystem engagement

• GPU / accelerator strategy and monetization

You will operate at the intersection of software platforms, hardware architecture, and semiconductor partnerships, ensuring that Lynx solutions are delivered on the right platforms, optimized for performance and certification, and positioned for commercial success. The ideal candidate combines strong execution discipline with systems-level thinking across HW + SW + silicon.

Key Responsibilities

1) Product Strategy, Roadmap & Execution

Own and maintain multi-release hardware enablement product roadmaps across Edge platforms (CoreSuite, MOSA.ic, MOSA.ic.AI, Linux).

Translate company strategy and market requirements into actionable engineering backlogs balancing between:

• Customer commitments

• Hardware enablement timelines

• Technical debt and platform evolution

• Certification and regulatory requirements

Drive roadmap reviews with executive leadership and engineering.

2) Hardware Platform Strategy & Enablement

Define and own hardware platform strategy across Lynx product portfolio. Select and prioritize:

• CPU architectures (x86, ARM, etc.)

• GPU / accelerator platforms

• Reference boards and ODM systems

Evaluate tradeoffs across:

• Performance and determinism

• HW Capabilities

• Power, thermal, and ruggedization constraints

• Security features (TPM, secure boot, roots of trust)

• Longevity and supply assurance

Own and maintain the Reference List of Supported Platforms

3) Reference Platforms & Validation

Define criteria for selecting and validating hardware platforms.

Ensure platforms are production-ready and repeatable across customers.

4) Semiconductor & Ecosystem Partnerships

Serve as primary product interface with semiconductor vendors such as Intel, AMD, ARM ecosystem, NXP, GPU providers

Align Lynx roadmap with silicon roadmaps.

Evaluate next-generation silicon for:

• Software-Ready

• Security extensions

• AI / accelerator capabilities

• Lifecycle availability

Drive:

• Early-access engagements

• BSP enablement

• Joint validation and go-to-market initiatives

5) GPU & Accelerator Strategy (Revenue & Packaging)

Own GPU and accelerator strategy across the portfolio:

• Platform selection and configuration matrices

• Alignment with target workloads (AI, signal processing, visualization)

Define commercial approach including:

• GPU socket strategy, pricing and margin for Lynx

• Bundled HW/SW offerings

• Licensing and attach models

Partner with Sales and Finance to:

• Increase revenue per deployment

• Capture value through platform alignment

6) DTR Screening & System Qualification

Lead structured intake and evaluation of Dynamic Temperature Range strategy and execution

Assess feasibility across:

• Hardware constraints

• Software compatibility

• Environmental requirements

Define qualification plans, validation criteria, and risk assessments.

7) ODM, Supply Chain & Lifecycle Management

Act as product lead for ODM and semiconductor hardware vendor engagement.

Drive:

• NPI schedules

• Configuration control

• Tradeoffs across cost, performance, and availability

Partner with Operations and Finance on:

• Demand forecasting

• Inventory strategy

• GPU and silicon allocation risks

• Commercial pricing

Manage lifecycle from introduction through EOL.

8) Cross-Functional Alignment

Partner with:

• Product Management – your team managing the Lynx software portfolio

• Engineering – architecture, performance, safety, hardware enablement

• Sales & BD – customer requirements, platform deals

• Marketing – messaging and solution positioning

• Finance – ROI, pricing, and investment decisions

Support customer escalations requiring technical or roadmap clarity.

What Success Looks Like

• Clear, defensible roadmap spanning software and hardware platforms

• High-quality PRDs with strong HW/SW alignment

• Well-managed backlog trusted by Engineering

• Strong semiconductor and ecosystem partnerships translating in design win

• Timely enablement of priority silicon platforms

• Increased revenue via GPU and platform-aligned deals

• Validated reference architectures adopted across customers

• Predictable release cadence with reduced late-stage churn

Qualifications Required

8–15+ years of experience in:

• Product Management (platforms, infrastructure, or embedded systems)

• Hardware systems, semiconductor ecosystem, or low-level software

Strong understanding of:

• CPU architectures (x86, ARM)

• GPU / accelerator ecosystems

• Hardware/software interaction (BSPs, firmware, virtualization)

Experience with:

• PRDs, backlog management, and multi-release planning

• Hardware platform selection and validation

• Semiconductor/vendor engagement

Ability to engage deeply with:

• Silicon vendors

• System architects

• Senior engineering teams

BSEE, BSCS, or equivalent technical degree.

Preferred

• Aerospace & Defense or Industrial experience

• Familiarity with DO-178, DO-254, IEC, or similar certification environments

• Experience with GPU monetization or hardware/software bundling

• Experience in controlled environments (e.g., CUI)

• MBA or advanced technical degree

Personal Attributes

• Systems thinker across hardware, software, and silicon

• Structured and disciplined in execution

• Strong technical credibility and partner presence

• Comfortable making tradeoffs across business and engineering constraints

• Clear communicator who reduces ambiguity

• High ownership and accountability

• Effective in complex, multi-stakeholder environments

Sound Exciting? Get in touch today! We have very robust benefits including:

• Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision coverage options
• 401K with generous employer match
• Responsible Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• Remote work opportunities based on role
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career growth and professional development opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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